President Joe Biden proposed to protect 30% of all the land in America from development. The proposal was expressed as an executive order, but it was more like a goal, because the intention was to reach the goal by the year 2030. In working toward that goal, President Biden protected more land from development than […]
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Posted inRoute 66 Independent
Busy week of town meetings kicks off with budget and safety policy on Edgewood’s agenda
The Edgewood Town Commission will hold its next regular meeting on July 8, with major decisions on public safety, finances and community events on the agenda. A key item will be final approval of the townโs budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Resolution 2025-031 would formally adopt the FY2025โ2026 budget, following weeks of review and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Perry currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Chaves County Commission and is a member of the Public Lands Committee for the National Association of […]
Posted inRoute 66 Independent
From park to barn: Petting zoo pops up at Venus Park summer reading event
Edgewood families will have the chance to get up close and personal with a friendly mix of fuzzy, feathered and four-legged animals when the Milligan Ranch Petting Zoo comes to Venus Park on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Edgewood Community Library as part of its Color Our World summer […]
Posted inPueblos
Sandia Resort and Casino celebrates 41 Years of bingo with grand reopening and festivities
By Abby McDonald Sandia Casino has been renovating its bingo room to bring an updated gaming experience for all to enjoy. Thursday, the casino marked the grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a celebration that will last all weekend. The original opening of the Sandia Bingo was 41 years ago in a tent near […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
How to explore Sandoval County by bike and train
By Riann Martinez, Rio Metro Regional Transit District If youโre looking for a new way to explore central New Mexico, why not combine a scenic train ride with a bike adventure? With the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and a looping network of cycling locations in Sandoval County, itโs easier than ever to hop off […]
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Will Tariffs Increase the Cost of Cars?
With inflation finally easing but interest rates still elevated, many New Mexicans are wondering: Is this a good time to buy a vehicle? Whether you’re in the market for a personal car, commercial fleet vehicle, or thinking about upgrading to an EV, the answer depends on timing, your financing options, andโmore than everโpolicy shifts like […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility
Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to open in-district legislative offices. In 2023, the Legislature approved funding for in-district offices, which New Mexico hasnโt had since gaining statehood in 1912. At a […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Pueblos
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexicoโs pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judgeโs statements pave the way for New Mexicoโs July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects
Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]