A judge on Monday afternoon set guardrails around certain evidence and witness testimony in the upcoming attempted murder trial of a man who shot a climate activist at a protest over a controversial monument in northern New Mexico. First Judicial District Court Judge Jason Lidyard ruled on five disputes between state prosecutors and defense attorneys […]
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Judge to hear update on Rio Grande SCOTUS case in October
The new special master for the Rio Grande water fight between Texas and New Mexico is asking for an update from all the parties in a scheduled Oct. 23 hearing in Denver. The U.S. Supreme Court appointed a new judge to supervise the case in July, following the high court’s June ruling that dismissed a […]
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Judge to hear update on Rio Grande SCOTUS case in October
The new special master for the Rio Grande water fight between Texas and New Mexico is asking for an update from all the parties in a scheduled Oct. 23 hearing in Denver. The U.S. Supreme Court appointed a new judge to supervise the case in July, following the high court’s June ruling that dismissed a […]
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The Bernalillo Council Rundown
In a swift Sept. 23 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, councilors tackled a variety of issues, approving funding to enhance youth programs and bolstering law enforcement, while also denying a fence variance and granting a liquor license to a local restaurant. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and the Mid-Region Council of Governments […]
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Crimes Against Children: The Difficult Work
Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney Oct. 15-17 my office will be hosting the 2nd Annual Southwest Crimes Against Children Conference at the Santa Ana Star and Hotel in Bernalillo. This free statewide conference brings together representatives from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, child and victim advocates. Social workers and members of the court […]
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Letter to the Editor: Everett will bring Democratic values to NM Senate
Submitted by Amina Everett, MBA, Rio Rancho The people of New Mexico deserve a lawmaker who will seek out their concerns, hear their voices, and represent them faithfully. That is why I am running for NM Senate District 40. I am the oldest of four children. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where my […]
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Commissioner Bruch: vote yes for all four GO Bonds
Submitted by Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch As we know, Sandoval County is special. It’s why we live here. Diverse communities, cities, towns, villages and tribal communities. Urban spaces and rural expanse. Work opportunities range from high-tech, skilled positions to hospitality jobs to ranching and farming. Our 3,714 square miles also boast recreational areas that […]
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Mesa Club celebrates newly renovated home
In 1995, five alcoholics opened the doors of the Mesa Club as a place for people battling alcoholism or drug addiction to meet as they work to get and/or stay sober. Nearly three decades later, over 30 people joined the board of directors and local leaders to celebrate the newly renovated Mesa Club in Rio […]
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Burners On
Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]
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Placitas Chipper Day set for Oct. 12
A Chipper Day event is set for 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the San Antonio de Las Huertas Land Grant, at the west end of Placitas. A suggested donation of $5 to $10 is encouraged, with all proceeds going toward the rental of the chipper. To help reduce wildfire risk from […]