By Sarah Ellison, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In the aftermath of the extraordinary 2016 victories by Brexit and Donald Trump, the Oxford Dictionaries chose “post-truth” as the word of the year. The concept outlived 2016. Conspiracy theories now help define elections once defined by their winners. After Trump lost in 2020, he denied reality, […]
Westside Albuquerque
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Pet Food Gone Wild makes big donation to Sandoval County Animal Services
Rio Rancho resident and local business owner Susana Vasquez donated over a ton of dog food to Sandoval County Animal Services at Pet Food Gone Wild on Oct. 29. Vasquez has owned and operated Pet Food Gone Wild in Rio Rancho for 13 years and has held many donation drives for animals. This drive resulted […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County hosts K9s United for crucial training
K9s United, a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advocating for law enforcement canines, hosted a four-day training seminar for K9 officers and their partners last month at the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office. The seminar was designed to equip participants with the highest level of customized training, problem-solving techniques and animal care practices essential for […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
County Commission Rundown
In a move to power the future, the Sandoval County Commission on Oct. 23 greenlit $300 million in bonds for a renewable battery storage facility and approved contracts to expand county facilities. Commissioners approved an ordinance to issue up to $300 million in industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for a battery farm that will maintain clean […]
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Sandoval County Holiday Craft Fair set for Nov. 15
Once again, Sandoval County residents and visitors can get their holiday shopping done early at the Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Sandoval County Employee Appreciation Committee. The sixth annual event will be held Nov. 15 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Sandoval County Administration Building,1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Shooting range fees to rise
The price of target practice is going up. Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Friday announced a $2 increase in daily target range fees at Shooting Range Park. The increase, the first since 2001, means the standard fee for adults will be $8, while junior and senior fees will be $7. All other fees will remain unchanged. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Shooting range fees to rise
The price of target practice is going up. Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Friday announced a $2 increase in daily target range fees at Shooting Range Park. The increase, the first since 2001, means the standard fee for adults will be $8, while junior and senior fees will be $7. All other fees will remain unchanged. […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
The 7 most likely scenarios for Election Day
By Aaron Blake, The Washington Post (c) 2024 It’s almost Election Day, and if you think you know what’s about to happen, you’re either deluded or much smarter than I am. The Washington Post’s polling averages show that all seven swing states are separated by two points or less. That means if things move only […]
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The 7 most likely scenarios for Election Day
By Aaron Blake, The Washington Post (c) 2024 It’s almost Election Day, and if you think you know what’s about to happen, you’re either deluded or much smarter than I am. The Washington Post’s polling averages show that all seven swing states are separated by two points or less. That means if things move only […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
What the Justice Department in a Harris administration could look like
By Perry Stein, Tyler Pager, The Washington Post (c) 2024 When President Joe Biden picked Merrick Garland to be attorney general in 2021, he handed the longtime federal judge a mandate to restore norms and trust in a Justice Department roiled by the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump. Nearly four years later, an attorney general in […]