The Friends of Tijeras Pueblo recently won a $61,366.50 funding grant from the Library of Congress supporting their project โThe Ancestral Tiwa World Connected to the Present: Tijeras Pueblo in Contextโ. When completed it will include interactive exhibits and educational programs at the museum, located at Sandia Ranger Station in Tijeras, near the Tijeras Pueblo […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Study: Torrance County has highest rate of fatal crashes in NM
New research has revealed which New Mexico counties have the highest fatal crash rates. The researchers, Las Vegas personal injury lawyers H&P Law, looked at the most recent statistics on motor vehicle crashes in each county, scaling the total crashes per 10,000 county population. Counties with a population of less than 5,000 people were removed […]
First Responder Spotlight: Khelen Howardย
First Responder Spotlight is a monthly column submitted by the Bernalillo Optimist Club Khalen Howard has been a firefighter/EMT for nearly six yearsย in theย Townย ofย Bernalilloย Fire Department.ย He lives inย Bernalillo, but has roots in Corrales where both his parents served in the Corrales Fire Department.ย Howard’s attachment to firefighting goes back to his grandfather who was a […]
Family of Oรฑate statue shooting victim sues gunman
Last Tuesday, a civil lawsuit was filed naming Ryan Martinez and his parents, Bryan and Adelita Martinez. Martinez faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. Martinez was arrested Sept. 28 following a shooting at the site where local officials had planned to re-install a statue of conquistador Juan de Oรฑate. Before the demonstration, […]
Cedar Crest woman charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty
On January 30, 19 charges of animal cruelty were filed against 74-year-old Deborah Battaglino in connection with a welfare check and search warrant executed last week on a Cedar Crest home by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation and search of the residence found numerous dangerous health conditions and several dead animals, leading to […]
The Signpost: Jan. 26, 2024
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BREAKING: Torrance County Sheriff’s Office shoots suspect
A suspect is in the hospital after being shot by a Torrance County Sheriff’s deputy on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31. Deputies responded to a residence on Lexco Road. No deputies were hurt, and the suspect has non-life-threatening injuries, according to TCSO. This is a developing story.
Good news pierces gloomy headlines
Sometimes I wonder if the job of the media, no matter which channels you select, is to keep Americans wringing their hands. It doesnโt really matter if you watch cable channels such as Fox News or MSNBC or network channels. There is always something to worry about: the economy, the war in Ukraine, violence, food […]
Community Briefs
Rattlesnake Season Rattlesnake season is right around the corner and time to take precautions to protect your furry friend. The rattlesnake vaccine is specifically designed to produce antibodies against the venom of the western diamondback rattlesnake. The vaccine may also be effective against other snakes with similar venom, such as the sidewinder, timber rattlesnake, and […]
The Independent News: Jan. 26, 2024
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