From now until Jan. 5, 2024, low to moderate-income Rio Rancho homeowners can apply for home repair assistance. The City of Rio Rancho has once again partnered with the non-profit Homewise, Inc., to administer this program. Assistance is capped at $25,000 for each home. Eligible expenses include: heating/mechanical systems, plumbing systems, roofs, door, windows, siding, […]
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Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
GOP’s Ethics Problem Won’t Go Away With George Santos
Former Congressman George Santos of New York is not a loveable character. Facing federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, falsification of records, aggravated identity theft, and credit card fraud around misuse of his campaign accounts, he is also a shameless and prolific liar. Santos has claimed: to be the descendant of Holocaust survivors; […]
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State Republicans Vote Against ‘Forever Chemicals’ Letter
The state Radioactive and Hazardous Materials interim legislative committee voted on Friday to send a letter to the Oil Conservation …
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Estancia Swears in New Council Members
Town of Estancia swore in new village trustees Patrick Sanchez and Amy May at the to the Board of Trustees. Out-going members Albert Lovato and Stella Chavez were there for the ceremony. May grabbed 39% of the vote and surprising write-in candidate Sanchez took a seat with 27% in the November election.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Corrales Giving Tree In Need of Gifts
The annual holiday Giving Tree Gift Drive in Corrales needs more gifts for those in need this winter season. The fundraiser, held each year, in run by the Corrales Fire Dept. Currently they have over 25 families on the tree with well over 130 children who have basic needs on the tree from socks to […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News
Rio Rancho Police Warn of Officer Impersonators
Rio Rancho Police say they have taken several calls where individuals are calling citizens pretending to be RRPD officers. The scammers are advising people they have warrants, and requesting money over the phone to resolve them. RRPD issued an alert letting people know they will never request money for warrants. If you receive a similar […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State Owes at Least 16K New Mexicans Tax Refund Money
About 16,700 tax rebate checks sit in Unclaimed Property in an account controlled by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department…
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State Owes at Least 16K New Mexicans Tax Refund Money
By Shaun Griswold/Source New Mexico A few thousand New Mexican taxpayers are missing out on some money in their pockets. About 16,700 tax rebate checks sit in Unclaimed Property in an account controlled by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department. That’s at least $6 million in money the state is looking to give back […]
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APS Seeks Parent Input on School Holidays
With the holidays on the horizon, the last thing on most people’s minds is the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, but the district’s calendar committee is already working on it and wants your input. Public feedback will help the committee develop a calendar that adheres to state law and meets student and community needs. […]
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State Ag Group Bestows Teacher of the Year Honor on Tijeras Educator
A. Montoya fourth-grade teacher launched school garden, composting program. Three years ago, Faye Richards – a fourth-grade teacher at A. Montoya Elementary – noticed a neglected space behind the school and set out to transform it into a thriving school garden. She secured a $3,000 grant from the Whole Kids Foundation to purchase plants and […]