Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Syndicated

Pharmacy deserts may grow as independent stores struggle with Medicare reimbursements

By Daniel Montaño A change meant to save patients money has community pharmacies shutting their doors and turning people away across the country. Pharmacies in rural or disadvantaged areas face the highest costs, and pharmacy deserts might start spreading. First Walmart closed early last year, then the Walgreens a couple blocks away, and now only three […]

City Council votes down updating the city’s minimum wage

City councilors on Monday voted against making Albuquerque’s minimum wage match the state’s minimum wage, but not before the discussion shifted to a debate over wage theft.  YES: Joaquín Baca, Tammy Fiebelkorn, Nichole Rogers  NO: Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, Dan Lewis, Klarissa Peña, Louie Sanchez Councilor Nichole Rogers originally proposed — at the […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Edgewood, Local Gov., Uncategorized

BernCo Commissioners Approve Funds Bringing Big Upgrades to Tijeras Community Center Park

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the use of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Agreement for the renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras. The motion, sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas, kicks off a significant project to revitalize this essential community space. “Los Vecinos Community Center is not just one of […]

Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized

BernCo Commissioners Approve Funds Bringing Big Upgrades to Tijeras Community Center Park

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the use of the Cooperative Educational Services (CES) Agreement for the renovation of Los Vecinos Community Center Park in Tijeras. The motion, sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Eric Olivas, kicks off a significant project to revitalize this essential community space. “Los Vecinos Community Center is not just one of […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized

BernCo seeks E. Mtn. residents for public boards

Bernalillo County is issuing a call for residents to bring their unique skills and perspectives to fill several board vacancies. This is a chance for Bernalillo County residents to voice their concerns and make a difference in their community. Youth Sports Commission Two vacancies – Districts 1 and 5 (Commissioners Barbara Baca and Eric Olivas), […]

Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized

Edgewood teens stand out on Teen Night

The Town of Edgewood’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Teen Advisory Council hosted another successful Teen Night Saturday in Venus Park. Teens gathered for games, food and music by Ryan Milligan and Leeroy Kirkbride. The town extended a special thanks to Diane and John Linsley of Daily Bread and Pastor Rick Sena of Vineyard […]