Nearly 40 pets found homes as the Friends of Estancia Valley Animals hosted Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event, Sept. 21 at Edgewood’s Venus Park. The nonprofit has promoted responsible […]
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.
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Are fluoride levels in ABQ’s water safe?
According to new research, extreme levels of fluoride in drinking water could be associated with lower IQ in children, but according to local water officials, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County’s fluoride […]
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Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special […]
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Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special […]
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Bernalillo County breaks ground on Los Vecinos Community Center
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 […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]