New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state’s newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday. The reimagined competition, formerly part of the Outdoor Economics Conference, will be held as a standalone event on Nov. 6 at the Rail Yards in Albuquerque, according to the state Economic Development […]
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Santa Fe County joins regional Labor Day weekend safety initiative
Residents in Edgewood, Madrid and the rest of Santa Fe County can receive discounted Uber rides during Labor Day weekend through a tri-county program aimed at preventing impaired driving incidents. The “Take A Ride On Us” campaign offers up to $10 credit per trip for a maximum of two rides from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. […]
Posted inFood
New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest
The New Mexico State Fair has announced competitors for two of its most popular culinary competitions: the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest. The Unique Foods Contest will kick off the fair at noon on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Chevron Pavilion. Six vendors will compete with creative dishes available for purchase […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
New Mexico United partners with coalition for Indigenous Peoples’ Night fundraiser
New Mexico United will partner with a nonprofit organization to raise funds for programs supporting Native women and children during Indigenous Peoples’ Night on Saturday. The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women will receive $5 from every ticket sold through a special link for the Aug. 30 soccer match at Isotopes Park, according to […]
Posted inEstancia
Estancia Rotary Club announces 29th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event
The Estancia Rotary Club will host its 29th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event on Oct. 11, featuring giant compressed air cannons launching pumpkins for distance. The fundraising event benefits the club’s scholarship program, according to organizers. Participants use large pneumatic cannons to launch pumpkins across an open field, with each cannon painting their pumpkins different colors […]
Posted inNew Mexico
Credit union awards $20,000 in grants to New Mexico teachers
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday it is accepting applications for $20,000 in classroom grants to support public and charter school teachers across New Mexico. The credit union’s ARNIA Foundation will distribute individual grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 through its enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, with a focus on financial literacy education. “With the […]
Posted inTorrance County
4-H opens enrollment for new program year with over 200 youth projects
The New Mexico 4-H program is now accepting enrollment for its new program year beginning Oct. 1, offering youth participants access to more than 200 different projects and instructor-led programs. The youth development organization, administered through New Mexico State University’s Torrance County Cooperative Extension Service, provides opportunities in shooting sports, food and nutrition, fiber arts, […]
Posted inArts & Culture
New census reveals thousands of public artworks across ABQ, Bernalillo County
By Connor Currier The 2024 Public Art Census for the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is finished and now available to the public. New Mexico is well known for its cultural impact on film and art around the nation. In 2024, the City of Albuquerque Public Art Program, Bernalillo County Public Art Program and […]
Posted inMoriarty
Longtime Moriarty City Councilor Anaya not running for re-election
By Connor Currier As filing day came and went Aug. 26, a familiar name in Moriarty was missing from the list of candidates who are running for office in the fall. Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya, who has sat on the City Council for 32 years, will not seek re-election in November and did not […]
Posted inEdgewood
Water utility EPCOR secures Special Use Zoning in Edgewood
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will permit the water utility company EPCOR to rezone two of its properties. The town commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve two of EPCOR’s requests during a quasi-judicial hearing. Stephen Murillo was the only commissioner not present during the hearings. “Our future plans are to maintain the existing […]