It’s almost time for the Torrance County Fair — an opportunity for families to enjoy time together and for children to show off their 4-H or Future Farmers of America projects. The fair royalty will be selected during a contest at 2 p.m. Aug. 3, with registration occurring an hour before the event. Participating in […]
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Hannah Grover is a senior reporter covering local news and New Mexico's energy transition.
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Edgewood gears up for another fun-filled Fourth of July
The Town of Edgewood is once again inviting residents to join together in celebrating the Fourth of July with two days of activities. While initially the events included a 5K fun run, the town canceled the run. Linda Burke, the town’s community liaison, said the Fourth of July celebrations will be similar to last year. […]
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Challenging times are ahead on the Rio Grande
Flows in the Rio Grande at the Otowi Bridge are at 34% of the historical median for this time of year and water levels in Elephant Butte Reservoir are declining as irrigation season gets underway, according to information presented to the Interstate Stream Commission this month. Deputy State Engineer Tanya Trujillo said “significant efforts” are […]
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Edgewood schedules public hearing for cell tower ordinance
The public will have the chance to weigh in on Edgewood’s cell tower ordinance this month. This ordinance provides a framework for where and how cell towers can be built within the town limits and also details how companies must maintain these structures. The Edgewood Town Commission will host a public hearing on the ordinance […]
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Moriarty hopes to address budget after the state requested numerous changes
The Moriarty City Council is scheduled to discuss the interim budget during a workshop June 25 prior to its regular meeting. This discussion comes after the interim budget the city sent to the state Department of Finance Administration was returned with numerous requested changes. City Clerk Deborah Liu told the council during the last meeting […]
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Officials work to save the Rio Grande silvery minnow
As the time came for the Rio Grande silvery minnow to begin spawning this year, officials had concerns that not enough eggs would be produced. Grace Haggerty, a hydrologist with the Interstate Stream Commission who oversees endangered species work on the Rio Grande, outlined some of the efforts that crews undertook this year to help […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Route 66 Independent, Westside Albuquerque
Want to serve in the municipal government or school board? Here’s how to file your candidacy paperwork
The 2025 local elections are just around the corner and people who want to run for office should be getting ready to file their candidacy paperwork. The 2025 elections are nonpartisan races that include municipal government, school boards and soil and water conservation districts. Candidates for most local elections will need to file their paperwork […]
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Sen. Heinrich: Budget reconciliation package could not be worse for New Mexico
Participants in a roundtable discussion Friday afternoon said proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact healthcare services throughout New Mexico. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that has been making its way through the U.S. Congress calls for cutting Medicaid funding. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, hosted the roundtable discussion in Albuquerque. He said the […]
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Bernalillo County may take action to rebuke Trump administration
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider adopting a resolution declaring support for the U.S. Congress amid nationwide concerns about the growing power of the executive branch. Chair Eric Olivas and Vice Chair Adriann Barboa are scheduled to introduce the resolution during the County Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The draft resolution lists actions that […]
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Wildfires continue to grow in New Mexico
Fires in or near the Gila National Forest are continuing to grow amid dry conditions. The Trout Fire is burning north of Silver City and has prompted some evacuations, while the Buck Fire has charred acreage near Aragon and Magdalena. As crews battle the fires in western New Mexico, a new fire has started on […]