The Corrales Siphon project, a vital component for water delivery in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, remains delayed due to ongoing negotiations and legal challenges. Disputes between the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD), Sandia Pueblo and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) have hindered progress on the project. But there is hope for Corraleños. […]
Kevin Hendricks, nm.news
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 inCorrales, Environment, Climate & Conservation
Corrales Heritage Day 2025 celebrates ‘Agua es Vida’
The Corrales Historical Society’s Archives Committee hosted Heritage Day 2025 last weekend at the Old San Ysidro Church. The theme for this year’s event was “Agua es Vida – Water is Life,” focusing on the importance of water in the farming community of Corrales. The event explored the history and present-day picture of water in […]
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Stansbury, Haaland criticize proposed Medicaid cuts in New Mexico
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) and former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland have recently voiced strong opposition to proposed Medicaid cuts, raising concerns about the potential impact on residents’ healthcare in New Mexico. Congressional Budget Office estimates indicate that the House Republican reconciliation bill would eliminate health coverage for at least 8.6 million individuals and reduce […]
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NMexus Center launches in Mesa del Sol with $100 million investment
Just one week after Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled plans for a new global business accelerator, the NMexus Center, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday to celebrate its official launch. Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the event brought together local and international business leaders at the center’s location in the Mesa del […]
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Albuquerque acquires historic Unser family property
By Kevin Hendricks A new chapter is set to begin on the city’s Westside with the acquisition of the historic Unser family property at Central and Unser. The City is planning to transform the landmark, deeply rooted in racing history and local pride, into a cultural and community hub. Public input is being sought to […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Education
East Mountain High School to launch middle school program in 2026
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, has announced plans to expand its program to include middle school grades. Beginning in the fall of 2026, the school will welcome sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students. This expansion follows nearly three years after the […]
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East Mountain High School earns national award, $10,000 Grant at Building Hope IMPACT Summit
By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park, was awarded a $10,000 grant at the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami. The summit, hosted by the non-profit Building Hope, recognized outstanding charter school contributions nationwide. EMHS, one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, earned national recognition […]
Posted inArts + Culture, East Mountains
‘Here’s Your Sign’ to decide Sandia Park’s new welcome
By Kevin Hendricks Voting opens Tuesday for a new project that would create a sign that welcomes visitors and residents to Sandia Park. The “Here’s Your Sign” project invites the East Mountain community to contribute to the region’s history by designing the sign for Sandia Park. The project’s name references comedian Bill Engvall’s well-known joke, […]
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East Mountain Historical Society to host public meeting on Campo Stone House restoration
By Kevin Hendricks The East Mountain Historical Society has announced a public meeting to discuss the restoration of the historic Campo Stone House and plans for a community cultural and educational center. The meeting is set for June 14 at 2 p.m. at the Cañón De Carnué Land Grant Hall. According to the East Mountain […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News
Former Rio Arriba Sheriff’s died from ‘toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol’
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator released a report Thursday that attributes the Easter death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield to an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. The 50-year-old Merrifield was found dead in his patrol vehicle near his home on Easter Sunday. The initial investigation by […]