The municipal trees are lit, the yule log roars and the end of year discussions about what exactly happened this year are upon us. One of the biggest discussions is always the economy, including the number of new jobs and inflation and unemployment rates. The good news is more people are working. “Right now, we […]
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Stansbury drops out of Natural Resource ranking member race
Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s bid for House Natural Resources Committee ranking member spot has come to an end. Stansbury announced Tuesday that her bid for the spot was over. “I entered the race very late in the game, but I feel really good about it. You know, I ran because I believe strongly that we need more women […]
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East Mountain Christmas 2024: Warm Weather, Potential Storms and Last-Minute Shopping Hours
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s certainly better to be safe than sorry. Some aspects to consider include the weather and which stores will offer services for any last-minute shopping. In terms of weather, this Christmas will be hotter than expected, but the community should still be prepared for a possible storm on […]
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House Candidate Files Complaint for Contest of Election
Ali Ennenga, a Republican candidate for New Mexico House District 44 who lost to incumbent Kathleen Cates in November, has filed an official complaint contesting the results of the election. According to a press release from Ennenga, the complaint stems from allegations of discrepancies in the number of votes cast and voter participation in the […]
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Should New Mexico Lead the Way With a Single-Payer Health System? No
This fall, a 65-page report authorized by the Legislature was released by Mercer Health & and Benefits, a New York-based consulting firm, providing an overview of the impact a single payer healthcare system, Medicaid Forward, would have on New Mexico. There were a lot of tables in the report, and a lot of references to […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current data, for […]
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Put on Your Snowshoes and Cruise
The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) are hosting a community event in the snow in which people who love the winter weather can get some exercise and socialize from more than-10,000 feet high. On Jan. 18, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race will begin on Sandia Crest, and participants 13 and older are […]
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What to know about solar development in New Mexico
One of the questions that opponents keep asking during meetings about the Diamond Tail solar project is why it is being located in the East Mountains rather than in the Four Corners, especially as it is being billed as a way to replace coal-fired generation. The developers of the project say they chose the location […]
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Cullen Wins House 57 Seat After Recount
The 2024 election in New Mexico came to an end Dec. 16 as the State Canvassing Board certified results for two races that had automatic recounts. The New Mexico House District 57 race triggered an automatic recount with former Rio Rancho Public Schools board member and Republican Catherine Cullen and Democrat Michelle Sandoval being separated […]
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Into the Sunset
Residents packed the Sandoval County Commission chambers for the final commission meeting of the year Dec. 11, marking the conclusion of the second term for Commission Chair David Heil and Commissioner Jay Block, who was recently elected to the state senate “Commissioner Block, it’s been a pleasure working with you over these eight years — […]