Ann Simon recalls when her family used to eat most meals outside during Albuquerque summers, whether on a patio or at a park. “I don’t think we’ve done it once this summer, either because it was too hot or there were too many mosquitoes,” she said. “We all know that the climate is different than […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
Threats to election workers as November nears detailed at congressional hearing
By Ariana Figueroa WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Administration Committee at a Wednesday hearing argued that legislation to bar people from voting who are not citizens — something already illegal — is what’s needed to prepare for the November elections. But Democratic secretaries of state in battleground states told committee members they are more […]
Posted inCorrales, New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Sandoval County
Local leaders react to presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate together on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. The 90-minute debate was hosted by ABC News and held the National Constitution Center. It was moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor […]
Posted inCorrales, Placitas, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
DA Romo visits with community members
Once again, 13th Judicial District Attorney Barbara Romo welcomed the community to her office in Bernalillo for a networking event Sept. 10. The annual business after hours event was presented by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce and featured a meet and greet with the DA, food, drinks, prizes and, most importantly, community engagement. […]
Posted inrio-rancho, Sandoval County
Two earthquakes hit near Rio Rancho
A pair of earthquakes were felt in parts of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque Tuesday morning. According to Volcano Discovery, two small earthquakes hit an area near Double Eagle Airport at 8:11 a.m. and 9:36 a.m. Hundreds of people reported feeling the quakes. The second earthquake registered at 2.5 magnitude. It followed a 2.8 magnitude earthquake […]
Posted inFeatured, rio-rancho, Sandoval County, Uncategorized
Sandoval County honors victims of 9/11
Once again, Rio Rancho will show it will never forget the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Dozens of volunteers, including Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, woke up early on Sept. 10 to help with its annual “planting” of 2,996 American flags at Vista Verde Memorial Park to honor those who died in the terrorist […]
Posted inPlacitas
Reclamation Set to Begin in Placitas as Vulcan to End Mining in 2026
Reclamation efforts will begin this fall at the Vulcan Materials Plant in Placitas as Vulcan prepares to halt operations at the gravel mine by the summer of 2026 with full closure expected by 2027, following a 2016 lawsuit settlement agreement with Sandoval County. According to George Franzen, president of the Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association (ESCA), […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Bernalillo County, Local Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
BernCo set to issue bonds for new film studio
A proposed film studio complex could be a boon for the Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County commissioners said at their meeting Tuesday. But they also said they want to make sure the project is done right, and that the developers address the concerns of neighbors at the proposed West Mesa site. Commissioners voted to approve a […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
When does UNMH see the most shooting victims?
Editor’s note: this is part two of a three-part series looking at gun violence data from the University of New Mexico Hospital. Part one can be found here and part three can be found here. In order to get a sense of the toll of gun violence from around the state, City Desk ABQ combed […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Nine Mile Picnic Ground Reopens for First time Since 2017
The Nine Mile Picnic Ground, a popular day-use site located off of N.M. 536 at mile marker 9 in the Sandia Ranger District, reopened Friday, Sept. 6, after an $800,000 makeover. The area had been closed to the public since 2017 due to public safety concerns and a backlog of deferred maintenance, according to the […]