St. Felix Pantry will host its ninth annual toy drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Brew Lab 101, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE. The family-friendly event will feature a bike show, with entry costing $20 or an unwrapped toy. All toys collected will be distributed to children in need through the pantry’s holiday […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Herrell backs Cunningham for GOP nomination in key congressional race
Former Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM-02) has officially endorsed Greg Cunningham to be the Republican nominee in the race for the congressional district she previously represented. Cunningham, who earlier this month launched his bid for the seat now held by U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), went public with Herrell’s support Monday with a statement from his […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Freshman state senator steps down citing health concerns
State Sen. Nicholas Paul (R-Alamogordo) has resigned from the Legislature, less than a year after the businessman was elected to the New Mexico Senate. “After much prayer and reflection, my family and I have decided that due to current and ongoing health concerns, it is necessary for me to prioritize my health,” Paul said in […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Public Schools to host livestream on $80 million bond measure
Rio Rancho Public Schools will host an informational livestream Wednesday about an $80 million bond measure that voters will decide in the Nov. 4 regular local election. The virtual event will run from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 15 on the district’s YouTube channel. Community members can submit questions during the livestream about how the […]
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Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators
Holtec Industries has pulled out of an eight-year-old land use agreement with local stakeholders in Southeast New Mexico for the construction and operation of an underground temporary nuclear waste storage facility. Patrick O’Brien, a spokesperson for Holtec, confirmed in an email to New Mexico Political Report on Thursday that the decision for Holtec and the Eddy […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Domestic violence, breast cancer in spotlight for Sandoval County
Five of the eight homicides in Sandoval County last year were acts of domestic violence, Shana Aldahl said Wednesday evening, Aldahl, of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, told county commissioners the state is consistently in the top 10 in terms of such homicides. She spoke as commissioners approved a proclamation declaring October Domestic […]
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Rio Rancho teens take center stage to combat gun violence
A national theater initiative featuring teen-written plays about gun violence drew a big crowd to Rio Rancho on Monday, bringing together students, elected officials and advocacy groups for performances dedicated to amplifying youth voices on the issue. The ENOUGH! National Plays to End Gun Violence event featured about 30 cast members, crew and directors representing […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County commissioner pushes back on union email linking pumpkin patch to detention center
Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall used Wednesday’s commission meeting to address what he called false claims linking his family’s business, McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, to the county’s contract with the Torrance County Detention Facility. McCall read a statement into the record after commissioners voted to adjust the meeting agenda, saying his family had faced fallout since […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Woman allegedly resists arrest, kicks police during DWI stop in Rio Rancho
A woman faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including three counts of battery upon a peace officer, following a traffic stop and alleged refusal to submit to chemical testing in Rio Rancho. The criminal complaint was filed in Bernalillo Magistrate Court in Sandoval County on Oct. 7. According to police records, the incident began on […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho City Council to consider $25 million water bond issue
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing $25 million in water and wastewater system improvement revenue bonds during its regular meeting Thursday night. The proposed ordinance would establish parameters for the bonds, which would be the first of two planned utility revenue bond issuances over the next five years as part of a $50 […]