Sandoval County commissioners Wednesday approved a plan intended to lessen the area’s wildfire risk. The community wildfire protection plan is built on a strategy of denying a wildfire the fuel it needs to spread. Fuel management is considered particularly vital along roadways, around critical infrastructure and in communities with extensive wildland-urban interface (where housing developments […]
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Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office
#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.
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Gov.’s “crime emergency” for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first
New Mexico’s emergency declaration for the Española area prioritizes immediate, flexible support for overwhelmed local law enforcement rather than deploying additional state personnel, according to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office. The $750,000 in emergency funding authorized under Executive Order 2025-358 Wednesday will directly support Rio Arriba County, Española and Pueblo police departments through overtime pay […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho’s 20th annual Sunday is Funday returns this weekend
Rio Rancho families can celebrate two decades of community tradition this Sunday when the city’s largest annual gathering returns to Haynes Park for an afternoon of affordable fun that has grown from 600 attendees to more than 6,400 participants. The Mayor’s Sunday is Funday, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Haynes Park, […]
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Governor declares emergency in Española area amid crime surge
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency Wednesday for Rio Arriba County, the city of Española and surrounding Pueblo communities in response to what officials describe as an overwhelming surge in violent crime and drug trafficking that has strained local law enforcement resources. The emergency declaration, issued through Executive Order 2025-358, […]
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Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes
A failed Republican legislative candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison on Wednesday for hiring gunmen to shoot at the homes of four Democratic elected officials in the Albuquerque area following his 2022 election defeat. A U.S. District Judge handed down the sentence to Solomon Peña, 41, during an 11 a.m. hearing in […]
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Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, held a roundtable discussion on Friday to examine the potential effects of federal energy legislation on New Mexico’s utility costs and employment. The roundtable included representatives from Western Resource Advocates, the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, the New Mexico Renewable […]
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Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury hosted a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon. Stansbury kept the large crowd waiting for about half an hour because of transportation issues, but entered to a thunderous ovation from most of the people in attendance. Over 200 people showed up […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider several significant development proposals and zoning changes during its regular meeting Thursday, including postponing the possible adoption of a master plan for the Chamisa Hills area and approval of a major solar energy project. The governing body will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall to review 20 […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Pueblos
25 New Mexico lawmakers oppose petition to allow oil and gas wastewater discharge
Over two dozen New Mexico legislators are urging state water regulators to dismiss a petition that would allow the discharge of treated oil and gas wastewater, arguing the matter has already been decided through a comprehensive review process. A letter was sent Monday, signed by 25 legislators, to the Water Quality Control Commission opposing a […]