Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an illegal street race near the Isleta Amphitheater on Aug. 3. When one racer tried to make a hasty getaway, BCSO used a law enforcement helicopter to track him offender more than 12 minutes through local streets in southeast Albuquerque until he hit a dead end in […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury hosted a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon. Stansbury kept the large crowd waiting for about half an hour because of transportation issues, but entered to a thunderous ovation from most of the people in attendance. Over 200 people showed up […]
Posted inPueblos
New Mexico awards $1.3 million in grants to prepare for historic Route 66 centennial
New Mexico is accelerating preparations for the 2026 centennial of Route 66, awarding more than $1.3 million in grants to communities along the historic highway to boost marketing efforts, fund special events and improve infrastructure. The New Mexico Tourism Department announced last week that it has distributed $1,306,097 in the second round of its Route […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
City Council to discuss Moriarty’s future infrastructure and budgeting at next meeting
By Connor Currier At the Civic Center on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the Moriarty City Council is set to make decisions that could significantly shape the city’s infrastructure, budgeting and public safety landscape for years to come. This meeting is expected to spark discussion and provide direction on major planning issues for the future of the city. […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider several significant development proposals and zoning changes during its regular meeting Thursday, including postponing the possible adoption of a master plan for the Chamisa Hills area and approval of a major solar energy project. The governing body will meet at 6 p.m. at City Hall to review 20 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
529 acres in Rio Rancho Estates eyed for industrial development
Sandoval County Commissioners are thinking about the next big economic development project for the area. At their Wednesday meeting, commissioners will consider a request from the New Mexico State Land Office and Sandoval County Economic Development to zone almost 529 acres of unplatted land in Rio Rancho Estates for industrial use. The zoning would permit […]
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Town of Edgewood cancels workshop and meeting
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood’s workshop and commission meeting, originally set for Aug. 12, have both been cancelled. According to Edgewood’s Community Liaison, Linda Burke, said both sessions were canceled due to a “posting error” by the administration. “We will inform the community when these agenda items will be discussed in the near […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Pueblos
25 New Mexico lawmakers oppose petition to allow oil and gas wastewater discharge
Over two dozen New Mexico legislators are urging state water regulators to dismiss a petition that would allow the discharge of treated oil and gas wastewater, arguing the matter has already been decided through a comprehensive review process. A letter was sent Monday, signed by 25 legislators, to the Water Quality Control Commission opposing a […]
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Some of New Mexico’s biggest issues are solved from both sides of the aisle
This was a banner week in the state for progress on sticky issues. The 2025 New Mexico Redistricting Task Force began meetings on August 4, and the State of New Mexico Child Advocate Selection Committee met on August 5. Both efforts are crucial to right vast wrongs in our state. The 2025 Redistricting Task Force […]
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Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge
Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Melanie Stansbury joined conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate their successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress. Heinrich, the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Stansbury, a member of the House […]