By Jesse Jones W.D. Carroll Elementary in Bernalillo will celebrate cultures from around the world on May 9, with student performances, music, food trucks and activities. The event invites families […]
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Posted inNational News, Syndicated
Oral histories and now DNA of Picuris Pueblo link their ancestors to Chaco Canyon
By CHRISTINA LARSON Associated Press Science Writer For the first time, a federally recognized Indigenous tribe in the U.S. has led research using DNA to show their ancestral history. The […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Food
Trail Rider Pizza hosts fundraiser to support local studio owner
By Andrea Vasquez Trail Rider Pizza in Cedar Crest is organizing a fundraiser event to help Body Dynamic Studio’s Christell Thomas, who is recovering from “a very traumatic accident.” The […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Bernalillo earns clean audit, eyes safer streets and smarter spending
By Jesse Jones The Town of Bernalillo’s books are in good shape — auditors gave the town a clean bill of financial health for its 2024 fiscal year, with no […]
Posted inNational News, Syndicated
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Betsy Arakawa, the concert pianist who was married to actor Gene Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, according to an autopsy report released Tuesday that said that her lungs […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Pueblos, Sandoval County
USPS unveils ‘Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture’ stamps at Gathering of Nations
Staff report The U.S. Postal Service has launched its new “Powwows: Celebrating Native American Culture” stamps at a ceremony held at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque. The […]
Posted inCorrales, General Interest, Rio Rancho
Decades later, Meadowlark Lane finally under construction in Corrales
By Jesse Jones Construction crews began work this week in Corrales on stretches of Meadowlark Lane west of Loma Larga Lane, finally breaking ground on the long-anticipated overhaul nearly two […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Safe Haven aims to prevent infant deaths in New Mexico
By Jesse Jones The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the death of a baby found in a dumpster in Northwest Albuquerque. Police say officers responded to a 911 call […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood
Edgewood strives to fill gap in infant safe surrender options
By Andrea Vasquez The town of Edgewood has been working on securing both a safe place and reliable staff for baby boxes. This comes amid news of a baby left […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Environment, Climate & Conservation
Bernalillo County hosting town hall to help East Mountains residents prepare for wildfire
Staff report With wildfire season becoming increasingly unpredictable, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue is inviting East Mountains residents to a wildfire preparedness town hall. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May […]