By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
Posted inEdgewood, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Opinion & Analysis, Pueblos
Education in New Mexico: A crisis of low expectations
Submitted by Trey Smith, Executive Director of East Mountain High School When the most recent legislative session adjourned in Santa Fe, those of us in education who were following the action looked around in bewilderment. Sixty days of hearings and hundreds of bills debated and what were we left with? For schools looking for leadership […]
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Placitas Community Library hosting family-friendly events in May
Staff report The Placitas Community Library has released its schedule of events for May, featuring activities for children and families. Pre-K Story Time will be held on May 13 at 10 a.m. The theme is “Birds, Eggs, and Nests.” Children will hear “Birds” by Kevin Henkes and “A Home For Bird” by Phillip Stead. An […]
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What’s next for Trump’s IRS?
By Jacob Bogage, Meryl Kornfield, Patrick Svitek · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Given all the news out of the IRS lately, I started pondering what Tax Day 2026 will look like. I asked my sources inside the IRS, in the tax community and in the Trump administration to play it out with me. Most of these people spoke on […]
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Water Planning Committee expresses concerns about Campbell Ranch
By Hannah Grover Members of the Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee expressed concerns during an April meeting about how a proposed subdivision could impact water resources in the East Mountains. The proposed Campbell Ranch development could lead to 4,000 new homes as well as two golf courses being built in the East Mountains area. The […]
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Water Planning Committee expresses concerns about Campbell Ranch
By Hannah Grover Members of the Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee expressed concerns during an April meeting about how a proposed subdivision could impact water resources in the East Mountains. The proposed Campbell Ranch development could lead to 4,000 new homes as well as two golf courses being built in the East Mountains area. The […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Cibola Arts Gallery celebrates 30 Years of creativity in Mountainair
Staff report Cibola Arts Gallery celebrated its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of artistic collaboration and community involvement. Founded by Mary Shultz and a dozen local artists, the gallery has operated as an artist-run cooperative since its inception. Over 50 artists have contributed to the gallery over the years, reflecting Mountainair’s evolving culture. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Bassett family touched by condalances
Submitted by Frances, Eugene, Bill, John and Kenneth Bassett The family of Josephine Bassett wishes to thank everyone who reached out to us upon Jospehine’s passing. Our family deeply appreciated all those who sent floral arrangements, planted trees in mom’s memory, provided food and who attended or participated in her visitation, rosary and celebration of […]
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Letter to the Editor: Bassett family touched by condalances
Submitted by Frances, Eugene, Bill, John and Kenneth Bassett The family of Josephine Bassett wishes to thank everyone who reached out to us upon Jospehine’s passing. Our family deeply appreciated all those who sent floral arrangements, planted trees in mom’s memory, provided food and who attended or participated in her visitation, rosary and celebration of […]