Three counties are once again partnering to offer free and safe rides for Memorial Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. The initiative encourages residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the holiday. From 10 a.m. on May 23 through 2 […]
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PNM urges balloon safety when celebrating graduations
Public Service Company of New Mexico is urging graduates and their families to use caution when celebrating the achievement with Mylar balloons. If the balloons touch electrical equipment, the conductive material can cause power outages and property damage and potentially create dangerous situations for the public. To help prevent that, the utility offered the following […]
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Santa Fe County Clerk to run for Secretary of State
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark is gearing up to run for New Mexico Secretary of State in 2026. Clark, a Democrat, filed her candidate committee registration on May 12 and announced her campaign on social media Wednesday. She will face at least one Democratic primary challenger, Amanda López Askin, the Doña Ana County Clerk. […]
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Albuquerque untangles internet installation mess with moratorium
Albuquerque City Councilors, citing a variety of problems with fiber internet installation, are attempting to gain control of the situation though a pause in permitting and a quest for new rules. Councilors voted Monday to establish a moratorium on new fiber work and create a working group within 30 days to review and fix issues […]
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Chamisa Hills plan faces hurdles in Rio Rancho
The Rio Rancho City Council voted unanimously to delay action on the Chamisa Hills master plan after a packed meeting filled with resident opposition. The plan would rezone the former Club Rio Rancho golf course for more than 300 homes, commercial space and business parks — transforming the private course into a dense, mixed-use community. […]
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Balloon Museum celebrates 20th Anniversary with new exhibit
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is marking two decades of celebrating the spirit of Albuquerque with its new exhibit, “20 Years of Joy!” According to a press release from the City of Albuquerque, the exhibition honors the museum’s 20th anniversary by “highlighting the creativity, curiosity and wonder that have made it a local […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Environment, Climate & Conservation
Fire restrictions go into place Thursday
The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands announced this week that the Mountainair and Sandia ranger districts will enter stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, which will last through August. The announcement comes as the area experiences extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Extreme drought conditions include increased fire risks as well as […]
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Road maintenance project moves forward in Mountainair
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced through social media that important road work is set to begin in July. The town of Mountainair is scheduled for significant road improvements and local investment to enhance transportation routes and public safety. This comes following the Mountainair Town Council’s approval to micro-seal three key sections of town roads. The […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
‘Minding the Web’ exhibit set to open at Wild Hearts Gallery
Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas will host “Minding the Web,” a multi-media exhibit featuring the work of artist Bunny Bowen. The exhibit runs from May 27 to June 29. Bowen’s show centers around her piece “We Have Nets to Mend,” a wax resist on silk work. The exhibit explores the theme of interconnectedness, extending beyond […]
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Navajo Transitional Energy Company partners to develop low-carbon coal resources
The Navajo Transitional Energy Company announced a partnership with a North Carolina-based business known as 8 Rivers to look into the feasibility of a coal-fired power plant in either the Powder River Basin of Wyoming or on the Navajo Nation that would be equipped with carbon capture technology. 8 Rivers is developing Allam-Fetvedt Cycle technology […]