Multiple law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel worked to clear the road after a truck carrying propane rolled over on N.M. 217 at milepost 3. On Friday morning, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies and New Mexico State Police officers arrived at the scene to find an overturned propane truck actively leaking propane and two injured occupants […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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New Mexico Elections Earn Top Rating
State election administrators have earned kudos for their continuous efforts to improve voting procedures and secure free and fair elections. Usually at the bottom of most rankings, New Mexico officials topped all states on the prestigious Election Performance Index (EPI), a project of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Election Data and Science Lab, described as […]
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Tan Pants Bandit Strikes Again
On April 1, the Rio Grande Credit Union of Rio Rancho at 1526 Unser Blvd SE was robbed by a suspect that the FBI has nicknamed “The Tan Pants Bandit.” The suspect demanded money from a teller, who handed over an undisclosed amount. He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches […]
Posted inCommunity Content, Westside Albuquerque
First Responder Spotlight: Lt. Manuel Terrazas
First Responder Spotlight is a monthly column submitted by the Sandoval County Optimist Club. Manuel Terrazas is the Lieutenant responsible for his crew operations for the Town of Bernalillo Fire Department. He has been with the department for 12 years as a career firefighter/EMT and served as a volunteer for a year before that. Terrazas came to […]
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Man Accused of Shooting, Killing Wife In Car With Children
A Ribera man is accused of fatally shooting his wife inside his vehicle with children in the back seat. This is the second homicide investigated by the Rio Rancho Police Department in just ten days. According to a criminal complaint, on the evening of April 3, RRPD arrived at Sandoval Regional Medical Center responding to […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Judith Gordon Plays Piano With Friends
Pianist Judith Gordon explores diverse repertory with a wide range of solo artists and ensembles. At her upcoming April 21 Placitas Artists Series concert, she will play piano among five friends: Jesse Tatum, flute; David Felberg & Elizabeth Young, violins; Margot Schwartz, viola; and Felix Fan, cello. Gordon calls the presentation a “Sonic Kaleidoscope of […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Is It Good PR, or Russian Propaganda?
You might have missed it. On April 7, the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Turner (R-Ohio) announced on two different Sunday news programs that members of his caucus were repeating Russian propaganda in their arguments against foreign aid for Ukraine. Just let that sink in for a minute. Turner said […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy
Laguna Burger to Open New Location in Rio Rancho
New Mexico-based burger chain Laguna Burger has expanded to Rio Rancho, making it the chain’s fifth location. The 3,000-square-foot space, located at 2401 Rio Rancho Blvd., includes seating for 105 and is located in the same complex as Latitudes Market and Convenience Store. Mac’s Steak In the Rough previously occupied the space. Rio Rancho will […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
County Fire Departments Gear Up for Wildfire Season
Sandoval County Fire and Rescue completed training exercises in April to prepare for the busy wildfire season. These include the annual wildland training, which is required for all firefighters throughout Sandoval County and the surrounding areas, and the special Rope Rescue Technician training taught by the Rio Grande Basin Heavy Technical Rescue team. The team […]
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The Signpost: April 11, 2024
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