By Jesse Jones Construction crews began work this week in Corrales on stretches of Meadowlark Lane west of Loma Larga Lane, finally breaking ground on the long-anticipated overhaul nearly two decades in the making. The full rebuild of Meadowlark is a major milestone for Corrales and is also impacting Rio Rancho, as the closure is […]
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Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Safe Haven aims to prevent infant deaths in New Mexico
By Jesse Jones The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the death of a baby found in a dumpster in Northwest Albuquerque. Police say officers responded to a 911 call at 3:45 a.m. on April 22. A security guard told police the baby was found by people in the area. According to APD, the baby […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Edgewood
Edgewood strives to fill gap in infant safe surrender options
By Andrea Vasquez The town of Edgewood has been working on securing both a safe place and reliable staff for baby boxes. This comes amid news of a baby left at a dumpster in Albuquerque. On April 22, a newborn baby was found deceased inside a dumpster near Rio Grande Boulevard and Interstate 40 in […]
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Horseshoes & Heels Gala tickets now available to benefit unwanted and abused horses
Staff report The Tamaya Horse Rescue Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at the Stables at Tamaya on the Santa Ana Pueblo, has announced that tickets for the Tamaya Horseshoes & Heels Gala on November 29 are now on sale. This charity event aims to raise awareness about the plight of unwanted horses in New […]
Washington Post
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In generational shift, Schatz joins race for No. 2 Democratic post
By Paul Kane, Theodoric Meyer · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Sen. Brian Schatz (Hawaii) has formally launched his campaign to take over as the No. 2 Senate Democrat, vowing to guide an “emerging generation” of the party’s leadership. Schatz, 52, is pitching himself for Democratic whip as someone focused on the tedious work on the Senate floor jousting […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Rep. Stansbury for your determination
April 17, 2025 will go down in local New Mexico history in fame. The Town Hall meeting in Moriarty was attended by 150 rationals. When the speaker, U.S.Rep. Melanie Stansbury, entered, 95% of the audience stood up, applauded powerfully and roared with respect/praise as if a hero returned from a victorious battle for law and […]
Washington Post
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Trump is softening his tariff talk. But the damage may already be done.
By David J. Lynch, Jeff Stein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 With 14 months remaining before the United States’ 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Stacy Blake should be placing big orders with the Chinese factories that supply her fireworks company in St. Joseph, Missouri. But she’s not. And she blames President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The same president […]
Washington Post
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Trump officials deny U.S. citizen children were ‘deported’ to Honduras
By Mariana Alfaro · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, insisted Sunday that the Trump administration did not “deport” American children to Honduras – arguing that the White House sent the children to the country because their mothers, who were being deported, wished to bring them. Early Friday, three U.S. citizen children […]
Washington Post
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Even a sizable chunk of Republicans say Trump is going too far
By Aaron Blake · The Washington Post (c) 2025 For all the talk about President Donald Trump’s rapid decline in polls as he nears his 100th day in office, Trump remains in good stead overall with one crucial group: Republicans. And as his first term showed, he maintains a significant degree of political power as long as he […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
JUNO launches full kitchen in Edgewood, bringing new dining option to East Mountains
Staff report JUNO, a popular one-year-old bar in Edgewood, has announced the opening of a full kitchen. Known for its house-brewed beers and craft cocktails, JUNO is now expanding its offerings from a limited sandwich menu to a full barbecue-themed dining experience. JUNO collaborated with the operators of the Smoking Wet Barbecue food truck to […]