The Placitas Community Library will host a free star party Saturday evening, offering residents a chance to view celestial objects through various telescopes. The event begins at 5 p.m. with […]
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 inTorrance County
Sen. Heinrich calls for evacuation of Torrance County ICE facility after contract lapse
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is demanding answers from federal immigration officials about the continued operation of a New Mexico detention facility despite the expiration of its contract more than two […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Placitas Chamber to host Turkey Bingo fundraiser for elementary school
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a Turkey Bingo event on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Placitas Elementary School cafeteria, 5 Calle Del Carbon. Participants […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Cedar Crest gallery extends first anniversary celebration, fall art exhibition
A Cedar Crest art gallery marked its first year of operation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October and the opening of a new exhibition featuring regional artists. Enchanted Soul Art […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho council to vote on controversial missile plant support
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider three resolutions Thursday that would commit the city to supporting a proposed hypersonic missile manufacturing facility outside its borders, a decision that has […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Jemez
Jemez Pueblo receives state award for broadband infrastructure project
Jemez Pueblo received the Project Excellence Award at the New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference for its broadband initiative connecting more than 670 underserved households and businesses, state officials announced Monday. […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Gubernatorial candidate to outline education plans at Rio Rancho stop on statewide policy tour
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman will bring his “Common Sense Over Chaos” policy tour to Rio Rancho on Tuesday, where he plans to discuss his education proposals with residents at […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Rio Rancho
Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho
Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho. The exhibition will feature […]
Posted inFood, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December. The extension service, part of New Mexico State […]
Posted inNM Legislature
Governor calls special session to extend food benefits amid federal shutdown
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday she will call the New Mexico Legislature into special session Monday to extend state-funded food benefits as a federal government shutdown continues, according to […]