In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida […]
Sandoval County
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Your 2024 Primary Election Guide
Early voting for the 2024 primary election is already open. We want to make sure you’re fully informed before you go fill out those ballot bubbles, so here’s a list […]
Posted inSandoval County
$25M Available to Help Rural First Responders
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Community Mourns the Sudden Death of Placitas Elementary Principal
The community of Placitas was devastated by the news of the death of Joe Lepre, Placitas Elementary School principal, on April 30. Bernalillo Public Schools provided support to families and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Sandoval County
Heinrich grills Feds over delays in protecting Valles Caldera from stray cattle
Washington – Fences make good neighbors, the old saying goes. The Valles Caldera, it seems, needs a new one to keep some messy neighbors out and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Heinrich Celebrates Buffalo Tract Victory in Placitas
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich joined Placitas-area residents on May 6 in celebrating the withdrawal of more than 4,000 acres of land from mineral leasing, including gravel mining. The community gathering […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
As U.S. Spotlights MMIWP in Native Communities, Prosecutors Try to Solve Cases
By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a frigid winter morning when authorities found a Native American man dead on a remote gravel road in […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Studio Tour Expected to Draw Thousands
The annual Placitas Studio Tour kicks off this Mother’s Day weekend featuring 79 artists, 61 studios and seven neighborhoods. The tour is now in its 27th year and welcomes thousands […]
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Holds Voter Roll Event
To proactively ensure the accuracy of voter rolls and facilitate a seamless election process, the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office organized a voter rolls accuracy event May 6 at the County […]
Posted inPlacitas
Letter to the Editor: Reinvigorated the Placitas Chamber of Commerce
By Jean Roberts The Placitas Chamber of Commerce is re-energized after a slowdown during and after the pandemic. The Chamber is a nonprofit organization that supports the Placitas community in […]