By Jesse Jones With the county landfill set to close in 2036 and a new site underway, Sandoval County commissioners decided at the Jan. 29 meeting to issue separate requests […]
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Posted inEducation, New Mexico Statewide News
Judge rules 180-day school year invalid
By Nicole Maxwell A New Mexico district court judge ruled the Public Education Department’s mandate that schools must adhere to a 180-day school year is invalid. Fifth Judicial District Judge […]
Posted inEducation, New Mexico Statewide News
Judge rules 180-day school year invalid
By Nicole Maxwell A New Mexico district court judge ruled the Public Education Department’s mandate that schools must adhere to a 180-day school year is invalid. Fifth Judicial District Judge […]
Posted inCommentary, Corrales, Sandoval County
Commentary: Lawmaker’s Proposal Would Chip Away at Public-Records Access
This commentary was submitted by Heath Haussamen, and was originally published at haussamen.com. Disclosure: State Rep. Sarah Silva, D-Las Cruces, who is mentioned in this column, is my spouse. Here’s a […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Bill Aims to Stop Libraries from Banning Books Based on Politics, Ideology
By Nicole Maxwell A bill aimed at protecting public libraries from politically charged book ban attempts is making its way through the Roundhouse. HB 27, the Librarian Protection Act, sponsored […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Bill Seeks Funding for Economic Development in the Lower Estancia Valley
By Hannah Grover State legislators are seeking funds for state officials to contract with an entity that can help promote economic development in the Lower Estancia Valley. SB 183 would […]
Posted inCorrales, Placitas, Sandoval County
Sandoval County Wildfire Plan Aims to Build Resilient Communities
By Jesse Jones Fire ecologist and watershed scientist Cody Stropki of SWCA Environmental Consultants, the County’s consultant and lead planner, presented an update on Sandoval County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Heinrich Takes a Prominent Position on Pushback Against Trump Actions
By Matthew Reichbach Note: This was written before Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. New Mexico’s delegation spent last week hammering Donald Trump over his attempt […]
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City Council OKs $30 million bond for soccer stadium
The Albuquerque City Council on Monday night approved a $30 million industrial revenue bond (IRB) for a professional soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Tammy […]
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City Council OKs $30 million bond for soccer stadium
The Albuquerque City Council on Monday night approved a $30 million industrial revenue bond (IRB) for a professional soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park. Yes: Joaquín Baca, Dan Champine, Tammy […]