Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Pueblos

Moriarty-Edgewood $20 million school bond passes, paving way for facility improvements

Voters in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District approved a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies Tuesday night, enabling the district to move forward with planned facility upgrades across its seven schools. The measures, which appeared on ballots in the Nov. 4 local election, will maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque

Rio Rancho voters approve $80 million school bond for infrastructure, security improvements

Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond measure passed Tuesday night, securing funding for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The Nov. 4 ballot measure received voter approval, allowing the district to move forward with critical projects including HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, a new pre-K facility and the conversion of Rio […]

Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque

It’s time to vote

As Election Day arrives in Sandoval County, dozens of candidates are asking the voters to choose them. Among the major contested races is that for mayor of Corrales, which pits incumbent James Fahey Jr. against challenger Fred Hashimoto, a former village councilor.  Fahey’s campaign has focused on first term as mayor, touting accomplishments such as […]

Posted inWestside Albuquerque

Rio Rancho police to deploy new speed enforcement cameras in December

The Rio Rancho Police Department will replace its current mobile speed enforcement cameras with updated equipment on Dec. 13. The new equipment, consisting of 10 units, will replace vehicle-based automated cameras currently used in the city’s Safe Traffic Operations Program, known as STOP. The change comes as existing vehicle equipment is being phased out, according […]

Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Westside Albuquerque

State allocates emergency funds to provide water to Melody Ranch community

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized $250,000 in emergency state funding to provide water to residents of Melody Ranch in Torrance County. Executive Order 2025-373 directs the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration to allocate the funds to the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for water distribution and quality testing […]

Posted inPueblos

Explosion rocks Artesia refinery

An explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery prompted authorities to urge residents to shelter indoors Friday as thick smoke drifted over parts of this southeastern New Mexico city. The Artesia Police Department responded to the incident at the refinery and asked residents to avoid the area around First Street and Main, as well as […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque

Sandoval County to honor Native American artists at November reception

Sandoval County will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an artists’ reception honoring two artists whose work has reached millions worldwide. The reception, scheduled for Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, will feature Mateo Romero of the Pueblo of Cochiti and Jason D. Valencia of the Pueblo of […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque

Juvenile arrested after armed incident prompts lockdown in Rio Rancho neighborhood

A juvenile was arrested on weapons charges Thursday night after an incident prompted a lockdown in the Corrales Heights neighborhood, police said. Rio Rancho Police Department officers responded to reports of armed subjects near San Juan de Rio Drive SE at approximately 9:30 p.m. Oct. 30, according to Capt. Nick Army. Officers located a juvenile […]