Bernalillo County broke ground Sept. 19 on the next phase of renovations at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. According to a press release from the county, the event celebrated […]
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 inUncategorized
East Mountains product Kenderdine recognized for exemplary leadership
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine received the North Star Award from the Alliance to Save Energy at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Sept. […]
Posted inUncategorized
Mountainair mayor announces hiring of new police chief
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced on social media that the town has hired Paul Lucero as new chief of police. Lucero fills a role that has been vacant since 2022. […]
Posted inUncategorized
Mountainair Family Feud Turns Violent
Vehicular crime possible retaliation for alleged domestic violence incident An alleged road rage incident in Mountainair last week left one man injured and two arrested. Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies […]
Posted inUncategorized
How one historic New Mexico mining town is balancing its legacy, tourism, and the climate crisis
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Bryce Dix, KUNM For one historic […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Zoo Welcomes Donations to Help Feed New Bear Cub
An Edgewood animal sanctuary welcomed a new addition to the neighborhood last month, and she is adjusting quite well to her new home. In fact, Magdalena, a 1-year-old bear cub […]
Posted inUncategorized
Our Reading Crisis Deserves an Urgent Response: Smaller K-3 classes
Submitted by Mandi Torrez, educator In 2022, 79% of New Mexico fourth graders could not read proficiently according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). New Mexico’s fourth grade […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized
Commissioners OK additional water money for Carñuel wastewater project
Residents of the Carñuel area continue to see local officials working to improve their water situation. Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to spend almost $578,000 in American Rescue Plan […]
Posted inUncategorized
Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office hosting Voter Registration Day celebration
The Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day with its annual Voter Registration Day event. The event is set for Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. […]