By Lauren Lifke Weeks after announcing that he wouldn’t be running for reelection in the Moriarty City Council, Steve Anaya was appointed mayor on Oct. 8 after the former mayor […]
Communities
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away
Could Placitas be on the verge of getting a larger senior center? What about a multigenerational center? Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch told residents last week the county has purchased […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountain Historical Society releases book, calendar for Route 66 centennial
The East Mountain Historical Society has released new publications celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66’s establishment in New Mexico in 1926. Author Rick Holben’s book, “A History of the […]
Posted inBernalillo, Education
Bernalillo Public Schools to host family literacy events starting this week
Bernalillo Public Schools will launch a series of family engagement nights focused on early literacy, with the first event scheduled for Tuesday at Placitas Elementary School, according to Just Right […]
Posted inBernalillo, Education
Bernalillo Public Schools partner with Just Right Reader to boost early literacy
The District of Bernalillo Public Schools is partnering with Just Right Reader to provide personalized literacy materials to students in kindergarten through third grade, the district announced. Students will receive […]
Posted inFood, Sandoval County
Sandoval County treasurer launches food drive
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a guarantee for everyone, but the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is trying to make it possible for some of the area’s neediest residents. Starting Monday, the treasurer’s […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov
Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy. Earlier this week, the outspoken rapper and recording […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers
By Alex Ross — Three months after filing the paperwork to run for Congress, new campaign finance reports show that State Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis) edged out Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez […]
Posted inEvents, Sandoval County
New Mexico cowgirls to compete in inaugural rodeo benefiting horse rescue
New Mexico’s top cowgirls will saddle up Saturday for the state’s first Women of the West Rodeo, a charity event showcasing female rodeo talent while raising funds for abused and […]