The effort to bring a rocket plant to Rio Rancho Estates continues to move forward. Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday will consider approving the purchase of four real estate leases, a […]
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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 inEducation, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho school board launches community input process for superintendent search
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as it begins the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County extension announces fall programming on food preservation, gardening
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service has announced a series of educational programs scheduled through early November, focusing on home food preservation, gardening techniques and soil health. The programming includes […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Early voting begins Tuesday at Sandoval County Admin Building
Sandoval County is opening its early voting location Tuesday for the 2025 Regular Local Election. County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero announced the early voting locations and hours of operation for the […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
County partners in free ride program for Balloon Fiesta safety
Sandoval County residents can take advantage of free rides during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta through a multi-county safety initiative. The “Take a Ride on Us” program provides up to […]
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host national teen theater initiative against gun violence
Local teens will take the stage Monday night as part of a nationwide theater initiative aimed at confronting gun violence through youth voices and dramatic performance. “ENOUGH! Plays to End […]
Posted inEvents, Placitas
Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District to host Wood Chipper Day in Placitas
The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Wood Chipper Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Antonio de Las Huertas […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico
New Mexico Congressional offices were caught by surprise on Thursday when they the Trump administration announced on social media that it had canceled more than $8 billion Congressionally-approved appropriations in […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Placitas library offers financial education workshop
The Placitas Community Library will host a financial education workshop this weekend, led by wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The workshop, “Talking About Money: Can […]
Posted inNM Legislature
Gov., legislators move quickly to OK $150 million for healthcare, SNAP and public broadcasting to backfill fed funding cuts
New Mexico legislators gathered at the Roundhouse on Wednesday and quickly passed legislation authorizing more than $161 million in one-time spending to fill state budgets gaps for healthcare, food assistance […]