U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced his 2026 re-election bid over the weekend, touring his sprawling southern New Mexico and Westside Albuquerque district with campaign stops in Albuquerque’s West Side, Los Lunas, Truth or Consequences and Mesilla. The second-term Democrat, who represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, positioned himself as a bipartisan problem-solver focused on lowering […]
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Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment
New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia told members of the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee of the New Mexico Legislature that his department and the New Mexico National Guard have been […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Community fundraiser draws 300+ to Bernalillo park
More than 300 people gathered Saturday at Rotary Park for the third annual Enchantment Games, a community fundraiser that raised money for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy while showcasing local music and activities. The event featured backyard game tournaments including cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball. Four local music acts performed throughout the day: […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project
The Placitas Artists Series has been awarded a $240,000 grant to support the design of Las Huertas Plaza in the center of Placitas. The Our Town grant includes $90,000 in federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and $150,000 in matching funds from the State of New Mexico. The project will focus on […]
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Bregman policies include language copied from other sources without credit
Substantial portions of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman’s platform he released on Thursday appear to be copied from government reports, legislation and news reports without attribution. The issues were discovered in Bregman’s 189-page policy platform, which the Bernalillo County district attorney unveiled Thursday during a press conference at his Albuquerque campaign headquarters. Bregman’s campaign denied […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
New animal shelter goes before Bernalillo council
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to clear the way for a new animal shelter. At Monday’s meeting, councilors will consider a request from Sandoval County for a rezoning of land at 400 S. Hill Road from rural residential special use; the proposed ordinance would also rezone other parts of the parcel for light industrial […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host annual Food Truck Fiesta at Cabezon Park
The City of Rio Rancho will host its annual Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabezon Park. The free community event will feature local food trucks, craft vendors and entertainment for all ages. Awards will be presented to top food vendors in selected categories. […]
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Miyagishima optimistic about chances to win Democratic nomination for governor
Despite being often overshadowed by his two more high-profile opponents in the headlines, former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he is confident that there is a path for him to capture the Democratic nomination for governor next year, and is satisfied with how his campaign is going. “I think we’re doing pretty good. I […]
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Community fundraiser returns to Bernalillo park this weekend
The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy will host its third annual Enchantment Games on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernalillo’s Rotary Park. The community fundraiser will feature competitive tournaments in cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball, along with a pet pavilion, skateboarding activities and a pump track exhibition. Local food […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Raise your steins!
If green chile schnitzel exists, it will probably be available Saturday in Rio Rancho. It’s time for Rio Rancho Oktoberfest, a tradition in the city for about three decades. The theme for this year is “Órale Prost,” a combination of Spanish and German interjections commonly used to convey positive feelings. The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber […]