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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is set to reopen

The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which closed in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is reopening later this month. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Cochiti Pueblo announced Thursday the monument will reopen Nov. 21. Visitors will be required to make reservations online. The tribe will be taking on day-to-day […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

Native Visions will celebrate Native American Heritage Month at PCL

In November, National Native American Heritage Month, America celebrates the culture and heritage of Native Americans who have deeply enriched the quality and character of our shared nation. This year, the Placitas Community Library Art Committee is participating in this national tribute by hosting an exhibition, Native Visions, featuring artists who create and build on […]

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Hundreds honor Veterans at Rio Rancho parade

The City of Rio Rancho recognized Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a parade on Southern Blvd. and special ceremony. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and City Councilor Bob Tyler walked the parade route waving, shaking hands and handing out miniature American flags to the large crowd that lined Southern Blvd. State Rep. Kathleen Cates […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Raised to Serve:  A Veteran’s Journey from Rural New Mexico to Military Service

By Judy A. Tachias Growing up today in a small rural county mirrors the same values and traditions that long shaped the Estancia Valley in New Mexico.  Children are raised with a deep respect for the land, working farms that were passed down through generations. They gather to celebrate milestones in their lives. Children grow […]

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The more things change, the more they stay the same

A divided country offered a huge surprise in national elections, delivering the White House, the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives to Donald Trump and the Republicans. A gerrymandered New Mexico delivered all three Congressional seats and one Senate seat to the Democrats, where just over two-fifths of voters are registered with that party. […]

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Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points

Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]

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Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points

Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]