The Edgewood Town Commission appointed members to the Economic Development Advisory Board during a meeting Tuesday evening. According to the Town of Edgewood, the Economic Development Advisory Board gathers, researches and reviews information, and makes recommendations to the Town Commission regarding how the Town may best provide for Economic Development in the Town of Edgewood, […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo to host community-wide yard sale
The town of Bernalillo is gearing up for a community-wide yard sale event scheduled for the weekend of June 7 and 8. The event encourages residents to participate in a spring cleaning initiative by hosting sales on their properties. Visitors are encouraged to follow a map, which will be available on the town’s website, to […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Trump’s border czar earned consulting fees from immigrant detention firm
By Douglas MacMillan, Aaron Schaffer — Trump’s border czar earned consulting fees from immigrant detention firm A leader of the Trump administration’s effort to detain and deport millions of immigrants recently earned consulting fees froma detention center company that is expected to benefit financially from the crackdown, according to a federal ethics filing. Before he […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Supreme Court declines to stop transfer of Native American site for mining
By Ann E. Marimow — Supreme Court declines to stop transfer of Native American site for mining The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the federal government to transfer thousands of acres of national forestland containing a Native American sacred site to a copper-mining company. The justices left in place a lower-court decision […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho honors fallen officers at emotional ceremony
In valor, there is hope. And in Rio Rancho, a large crowd gathered in May to honor the courageous police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Rio Rancho hosted its annual Fallen Officer Memorial at Veterans Monument Park in front of a somber, emotional crowd filled with uniformed officers from various departments, including Rio Rancho […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Four more measles cases reported in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the county total to six and the statewide count to 78. This outbreak is described by Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer, as “the largest New Mexico has seen in many years.” The new cases include an […]
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House approves Trump’s massive tax and immigration package
By Jacob Bogage, Marianna Sotomayor, Matthew Choi, Paul Kane – House Republicans approved President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and immigration agenda Thursday morning, sending to the Senate legislation that the GOP hopes will transform the federal government and the economy and power the White House’s drive to deport immigrants and build up the military. Trump’s […]
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Trump’s tax bill plan adds to federal debt, prompting investor backlash
By David J. Lynch — Trump’s tax bill plan adds to federal debt, prompting investor backlash Investor unease over President Donald Trump’s economic program drove the government’s borrowing costs to their highest level in nearly two decades, following House approval of tax legislation that is expected to add trillions of dollars to the ballooning U.S. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Placitas Artists Series to present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble
The Placitas Artists Series (PAS) will present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble on May 25, at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The ensemble, led by violist Kim Fredenburgh, includes New Mexico Philharmonic principal oboist Kevin Vigneau, pianist Judith Gordon, and cellist Felix Fan. The program features a diverse selection of music including […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Players announce new membership meetings and upcoming production
The Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre is gearing up for a summer return with a new production. To kick things off, the Players will host two new membership/pre-audition workshop recruitment meetings. These meetings will be held on Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their rehearsal/performance space, located […]