Following a lengthy debate over water use, renewable energy and local hiring requirements, Bernalillo County commissioners pumped the brakes on a proposed framework for incentivizing AI and data center projects, voting to defer the item until their next meeting rather than approve or reject it outright. Commissioner Eric Olivas, who sponsored the “Holding Data Center […]
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.
Posted inElections & Politics, NM Political Report
New Mexico Democrats will try to change state election dates to be 2028 early primary state
The Democratic Party of New Mexico has applied to the Democratic National Committee to move the state’s presidential primary ahead of Super Tuesday, seeking to give its diverse electorate a larger voice in selecting the party’s 2028 nominee. If approved, New Mexico would need to change state law to move its primary date, a change […]
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Driving I-25 at night? Expect major detours this week
Overnight closures are coming to a busy stretch of Interstate 25 and Montgomery Boulevard as crews move forward on a bridge-widening project in Albuquerque. Construction crews will set beams over I-25 for two nights starting Jan. 27, requiring full overnight closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to project information. Northbound and southbound I-25 […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico cowgirls to compete in inaugural rodeo benefiting horse rescue
New Mexico’s top cowgirls will saddle up Saturday for the state’s first Women of the West Rodeo, a charity event showcasing female rodeo talent while raising funds for abused and abandoned horses. The event, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stables at Tamaya, will feature barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host annual Fall Festival Saturday at Campus Park
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will present its annual Fall Festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Campus Park, 2516 King Blvd. NE, featuring free admission and activities for all ages. The community event, co-hosted with The Rio Rancho Events Center, will include live music, food trucks, pumpkin […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools asks for community input on replacing longtime superintendent
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as the district begins searching for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 to gather […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
St. Felix Pantry to host 9th annual toy drive
St. Felix Pantry will host its ninth annual toy drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Brew Lab 101, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE. The family-friendly event will feature a bike show, with entry costing $20 or an unwrapped toy. All toys collected will be distributed to children in need through the pantry’s holiday […]
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Edgewood considers water conservation ordinance targeting large grass areas, golf courses
The Town of Edgewood is drafting an ordinance to restrict large grass areas and regulate future golf course development as officials grapple with declining water resources in the semi-arid region. Town commissioners discussed the proposed “Ordinance to Protect Local Water Resources and Regulate Large Grass Areas and Golf Courses” during a workshop on Tuesday night. […]
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Moriarty mayor resigns amid city’s financial crisis
Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts. “I’m tired of getting stabbed in the back,” Webb said in a phone interview with The Independent News on Wednesday morning, explaining his decision […]
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Police records reveal new details in 2-year-old’s parking lot death in Edgewood
Police records from the investigation into a 2-year-old girl’s death at an Edgewood AutoZone parking lot in August reveal new details about the incident, including that no charges have been filed despite safety violations and the father’s admission that he left the scene. The child died after falling from a moving vehicle and being run […]