By Kevin Hendricks Dozens of Placitas residents collected over 800 pounds of trash along eight miles of NM State Highway 165 on March 15. Jardineros de Placitas organized the event to celebrate the organization’s 60th anniversary as a local service and social group. Volunteers from the Placitas Community Library and Las Placitas Presbyterian Church also […]
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Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents
A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]
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Trump officials test limits of courts’ power to constrain their actions
by Justin Jouvenal, Natalie Allison, Ann E. Marimow (c) 2025 , The Washington Post The Trump administration is testing the limits of the federal court system to constrain the president, brushing aside court orders, harshly attacking judges and, in some cases, finding ways to circumvent adverse rulings. The showdown reached a crescendo over the weekend […]
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Trump officials test limits of courts’ power to constrain their actions
by Justin Jouvenal, Natalie Allison, Ann E. Marimow (c) 2025 , The Washington Post The Trump administration is testing the limits of the federal court system to constrain the president, brushing aside court orders, harshly attacking judges and, in some cases, finding ways to circumvent adverse rulings. The showdown reached a crescendo over the weekend […]
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Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line
Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures. Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]
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Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line
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Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line
Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures. Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]
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After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains
by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]
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After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains
by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]
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Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]