The Placitas Community Library will offer two financial education programs this fall, led by local wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The first program, “Protecting Yourself From Financial Scams,” will be held Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The session will address the rising threat of financial fraud and provide strategies for […]
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$312 million solar project now online in Rio Rancho
A 190-megawatt solar and battery storage facility has begun operations in Rio Rancho, marking one of the largest utility-scale energy storage installations in the region. Exus Renewables North America completed the $312 million TAG Solar + Storage project on 1,000 acres in Sandoval County. The facility combines 140 megawatts of solar generation with 50 megawatts […]
Special Saturday meeting: Edgewood Commission addresses soccer storage, Animal Welfare Board
The Town of Edgewood Commission approved storage space for youth soccer equipment and appointed two new members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Board during a special Saturday afternoon meeting on Aug. 16. The commission unanimously approved allowing the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to place an 8×20 storage container at Venus Park as part of […]
Two Albuquerque Democrats quit Fair Districts Task Force over gerrymandering concerns
Two prominent Albuquerque legislators resigned from New Mexico’s Fair Districts Task Force on Monday, citing frustration that the state is pursuing redistricting reform while other states engage in partisan gerrymandering with impunity. State Sen. Harold Pope Jr. and Rep. Cristina Parajรณn both stepped down from the task force effective immediately, one day before the group’s […]
Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue
While Texas has officially ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, New Mexico continues reporting infections across nine counties, though some may be approaching the threshold for declaring their local outbreaks over.
Workplace hazards lead to penalties for Hurley municipal departments
Municipal facilities in Hurley, a town in Grant County, are facing steep penalties after workplace safety inspections uncovered hazards ranging from fire risks to unmarked electrical panels and missing chemical safety protocols. The New Mexico Environment Departmentโs (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA) issued the citations following Jan. 22 inspections of the Hurley […]
New Mexico State Fair brings back popular Country Store with daily happy hours and local products
The 2025 New Mexico State Fair will feature the return of its popular Country Store, complete with daily happy hours showcasing local wines and craft beers, officials announced last week. The expanded Country Store will operate out of the newly upgraded Agriculture Building, offering fairgoers a chance to sample and purchase New Mexico-made products while […]
Injured hawk rescued in Edgewood thanks to swift response from Animal Control and wildlife organization
A collaborative rescue effort between Edgewood Animal Control and an Albuquerque-based wildlife organization has given an injured Red-tailed Hawk a second chance at recovery. Edgewood Animal Control Officer Juan De La Rosa recently responded to a call reporting an injured bird of prey in the area. Upon arrival, Officer De La Rosa found a Red-tailed […]
Range Cafe cuts dinner service at four locations amid economic pressures
The Range Cafe, a 33-year-old New Mexico culinary institution, has eliminated dinner service at four of its six locations as the locally-owned restaurant chain adapts to rising costs and changing customer patterns that have squeezed restaurants statewide. Only breakfast and lunch will be served at Range Cafe locations on Central Avenue, Rio Grande Boulevard, Wyoming […]
Missing Army vet found dismembered along New Mexico highway
Two former U.S. Army soldiers led New Mexico law enforcement officers to the dismembered remains of a missing 25-year old Army veteran alongside a northern New Mexico highway on Sunday. According to court records filed today reviewed by NM.news, Matthew McLaughlin, 25, was reported missing on July 31. Taos County detectives developed information that led […]

