Bernalillo residents can celebrate both a local business milestone and the town’s signature cultural event during the same weekend in August, as Camino Real Antiques marks its 29th anniversary with a sale coinciding with the 332nd annual Fiestas de San Lorenzo. The antique store at 1101 Camino del Pueblo will offer 25% off all merchandise […]
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Posted inCommunity Content, Pueblos
Toads, trails and transmitters: Placitas is buzzing
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association WELCOME PREP (Placitas Resiliance and Emergency Preparedness Alliance) Las Placitas Association is thrilled to welcome another “boots on the ground” organization tackling the issue of emergency preparedness in Placitas. Placitas is considered a community at high risk for wildfire. Many have worked over the years to bring about programs […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood Commission votes down controversial Campbell Ranch subdivision appeal
The Edgewood Town Commission dealt a significant blow to controversial development plans on July 24, voting 4-0 to deny Campbell Farming Corporation’s appeal for a subdivision that would have divided 1,288 acres into five smaller parcels in what many residents feared was the first step toward a massive housing development. The decision came after a […]
Posted inOpinion & Analysis, Pueblos
Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future
Submitted by Senator Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas New Mexico’s capital outlay efforts have fueled remarkable progress on projects throughout the state. We have replaced aging infrastructure and built new roads, dams, and public buildings. In turn, the construction activity has spurred economic activity through high-paying construction jobs and the purchase of equipment and supplies. But […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote
Over $69 million in federal funding for New Mexico infrastructure, housing assistance for 11,000+ families and tribal programs cleared a key Senate committee hurdle last week, bringing the state closer to receiving critical investments in water systems, housing and economic development. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich secured over $69 million for New Mexico projects and programs […]
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New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Josh Lee, Las Cruces, New Mexico This report is original reporting by a New Mexico-based independent journalist with support NMreports.org and its readers and sponsors. The Catholic Church’s handling of decades-old […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances
Residents of rural Sandoval County won’t notice a difference in how their fire service operates, county Fire Chief Christopher Bagley said July 23. But a resolution approved by county commissioners will mean behind-the-scenes rewards for all eight volunteer fire districts involved. “I can assure you that this is only an administrative procedure that will have […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Fair opens Monday with week of rodeo, pow-wow and community events
The 49th annual Sandoval County Fair kicked off Monday in Cuba, bringing six days of rodeo action, 4-H competitions and cultural celebrations to residents across New Mexico’s fastest-growing county. The fair runs Monday, July 28, through Sunday, August 3, at the county-owned fairgrounds in Cuba, featuring this year’s theme “Home on the Range!” Daily admission […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho police officer delivers DoorDash order after arresting driver
A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach that has helped the city achieve a 16% drop in crime over two years. Officer Steve Lucero hand-delivered a Chick-fil-A order to a surprised Rio […]
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Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House
Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke says she loves New Mexico and wants to be part of lifting the state that has given her multiple opportunities to meet its full potential. Okpareke is running as a Republican candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat in next year’s election, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Okpareke, 41, lives […]