Charlie Merow, Bernalillo’s sole female firefighter/EMT, made her way from Regina, New Mexico, to the Bernalillo Fire Department. Known as “Dr. Charlie” to local kids, she appreciates community trust and the department’s close-knit atmosphere.
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County Hosts Workshops for Fentanyl Awareness Week
Sandoval County hosts Fentanyl Awareness Week information sessions to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic, collaborating with organizations and law enforcement.
Conservation Agency on the Local Ballot
Five candidates are competing for four supervisor positions in the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District in Bernalillo. This district, founded in the 1930s to combat soil erosion, has gained renewed attention. Early voting began on October 10, and the election will determine the conservation agency’s leadership.
Local Cowboy Rodeo Moving to Santa Fe
The Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo relocates to Santa Fe in 2024 due to its popular success.
Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial
This story originally appeared in the Rio Grande Sun, an independent community newspaper. It is republished here with permission as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in New Mexico’s local, independent news (even if we don’t write it). The 23-year-old man accused of shooting Spokane, Washington activist Jacob Johns at a […]
Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial
This story originally appeared in the Rio Grande Sun, an independent community newspaper. It is republished here with permission as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in New Mexico’s local, independent news (even if we don’t write it). The 23-year-old man accused of shooting Spokane, Washington activist Jacob Johns at a […]
Accused Oñate Statue Shooter to Remain in Jail while Awaiting Trial
This story originally appeared in the Rio Grande Sun, an independent community newspaper. It is republished here with permission as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in New Mexico’s local, independent news (even if we don’t write it). The 23-year-old man accused of shooting Spokane, Washington activist Jacob Johns at a […]
Chunkin’ Punkins Take to the Skies Again
The annual Estancia Punkin Chunkin’ event is back on October 14, featuring pumpkin-launching machines and scholarship fundraising by the Estancia Rotary.
Rodeo Raffle To Fallen Rider’s Family
Jackson Taylor’s tragic death at the Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo in Moriarty deeply impacted the local community. The East Mountain Rodeo Association is organizing a raffle to support Taylor’s family, underscoring the unity of the ranching community during tough times.
Hoof Prints Adorn Moriarty Campus Street
Moriarty High School’s National Honor Society revamped the school’s entrance with “The Hoof Project,” adding white hoof prints and a bold “Pintos” design. This project, led by senior Audrey Carwile, aimed to create a welcoming entry, foster community involvement, and promote student interaction.