The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC) isn’t just a new dispatch hub, says Deputy County Manager Eric Masterson. The building, which began taking calls July 1, also represents an opportunity to create a culture of excellence from the ground up, he said. County officials say it’s the first large-scale dispatch center […]
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Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending
New Mexico has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration following devastating flash floods in Ruidoso that killed three people and damaged dozens of homes, but the state is still awaiting approval for the bulk of disaster assistance residents desperately need. The emergency declaration approved provides immediate federal personnel for life-saving activities like urban […]
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Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will launch her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour” on Saturday, July 12, with stops in rural communities across the state as she campaigns for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a focus on making life more affordable for New Mexicans. The tour comes as affordability pressures mount statewide, despite […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Tamaya Mist Spa launches new membership program with local discounts for Sandoval County residents
Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya has announced a new membership program and seasonal offers designed to provide a total wellbeing retreat in the serene Southwestern setting of the Santa Ana Pueblo. The nationally ranked spa at Hyatt Regency Tamaya announced the membership program alongside seasonal summer specials, providing both locals and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
New era for museum collections: Collaboration with native communities in Bernalillo
By Connor Currier The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites are inviting the public to their upcoming lecture, part of a monthly series aimed at deepening understanding of the region’s rich cultural history. This month’s speaker, Diana Sherman, will present “A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management in a New Era” on Sunday, July […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Westside Albuquerque
Man shot at Rio Rancho’s Rainbow Park; two arrested
A shooting at Rainbow Park Thursday morning left one adult male hospitalized and prompted police to arrest two people for questioning, disrupting what should have been a typical summer day at one of Rio Rancho’s busiest family recreation areas. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. at the 14.7-acre park located at 301 Southern Blvd. […]
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New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades
New Mexico’s airport system will receive over $4.3 million in federal funding to improve infrastructure at three key facilities, supporting an industry that contributes $2.3 billion annually to the state’s economy and sustains more than 18,500 jobs. The Federal Aviation Administration grants will fund critical upgrades at Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport and Socorro […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Pueblos
More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system
More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials. The milestone demonstrates early success for the new system that automatically registers eligible voters when they renew or apply for driver’s […]
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New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures
The Democratic Party of New Mexico is connecting recent deadly flooding in Lincoln County to federal budget cuts that have reduced staffing at weather forecasting offices across the state, including the National Weather Service office that covers the flood-hit area. Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Pueblos
More bad news for Ruidoso as NWS issues flood watch
A day after historic flash flooding deluged Ruidoso, killing three people and displacing many more, the National Weather Service issued another flood watch for the area. The flood watch is in place for Ruidoso until 9 p.m. Residents are advised that excessive runoff could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone […]