A mental health clinic in Las Cruces is under fire now that a lawsuit alleges a teen patient was sexually abused while attending court-ordered counseling sessions. The plaintiff in the case, an unnamed New Mexico resident, was 14 or 15 when the alleged assaults occurred between 2005 and 2006. According to the case, the teen […]
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Community rallies to clean up vandalism at Edgewood church
By Connor Currier The Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood identified vandalism Sunday morning. According to an email by the church, the worship pastor found graffiti on the north and east sides of the building early Sunday morning. The church expressed its gratitude to the community for helping to clean up the vandalism. “An amazing […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Habitat for Humanity opens new donation center in Rio Rancho
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new donation drop-off center in Rio Rancho, expanding the organization’s reach into Sandoval County. The center at 1525 Stephanie Road SE, Unit 207, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the official ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. […]
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The Last Dance: Gathering of Nations and Miss Indian World to end after 2026
Saying “factors beyond our control… made continuing challenging”, organizers of the nation’s largest Native American Pow Wow announced on Saturday that the 2026 event in Albuquerque would be its last. The 2026 Gathering of Nations announcement was made on social media and via email over the weekend and included a preview of the event poster, […]
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Edgewood gears up for community Summer Fest, Business Expo
The Town of Edgewood announced it will kick off the fall season with a vibrant community celebration as Summer Fest returns to Venus Park on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5-9 p.m. The sunset gathering offers an evening of entertainment for all ages, featuring live music by Casino Queen, a variety of food trucks and children’s […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County residents have one week to file to run for local office
Sandoval County residents interested in running for local office have exactly one week left to prepare their candidacy paperwork before the mandatory filing deadline. All candidates for the Nov. 4, 2025, Regular Local Election must file their Declaration of Candidacy forms on Tuesday, Aug. 26, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the County Administration […]
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Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing back against a White House proposal to slash funding for a key anti-drug trafficking program that supports law enforcement agencies in regions of America, including across New Mexico. The administration last month proposed cutting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, or HIDTA, by 35 percent, a move Vasquez […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County going to the dogs
National Dog Month was proclaimed Aug. 13 in Sandoval County with a few pleasing yips and good news about the animal shelter expansion project. Shelter staff brought some adoptable dogs into the county commission chamber as Commissioner Katherine Bruch read a proclamation honoring their species. Bruch highlighted several ways in which dogs enrich the lives […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Torrance County to benefit from $22 million federal internet expansion
Torrance County residents and businesses will gain access to high-speed internet as part of a $22 million federal investment announced Friday by New Mexico’s congressional delegation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding will expand broadband service to Torrance County, along with Socorro and Valencia counties, reaching a combined 783 people, 14 businesses and 40 farms […]
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Edgewood officials warn residents of email survey scam
The Town of Edgewood is warning residents about fraudulent emails claiming to conduct surveys about the community, officials said. A resident reported receiving an email from someone purporting to conduct a survey on Edgewood, according to a public notice issued by the town. “Be advised the Town of Edgewood is not conducting any surveys or […]