State Representative and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen announced Monday his bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in the 2026 election. The six-term legislator said New Mexico needs strong, experienced leadership to protect public lands and conservation efforts. “Our public lands and environmental and conservation rules are under attack,” McQueen said. “The job of […]
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Posted inFederal Government & Congress, NM.news, Pueblos
After the smoke clears: Wildfires and economic fallout
Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. No one has to tell us wildfire season is in full swing in New Mexico. The smell of smoke — even from hundreds of miles away — reminds us of what’s […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Supreme Court limits nationwide orders that have blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
By Ann E. Marimow The Supreme Court on Friday backed President Donald Trump’s request to scale back lower-court orders that have for months blocked the administration’s ban on automatic citizenship for the U.S.-born babies of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors, ruling that those nationwide injunctions went too far. The 6-3 decision, with the liberal justices […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County communities mark Independence Day with parades, festivities
Sandoval County residents will have a few options for observing the Fourth of July holiday. Parades are scheduled for Corrales, Placitas and Rio Rancho. In Placitas, parade entrants will line up at Placitas heights at 9 a.m., with the procession starting at 10, traveling down State Route 165. Organizer Jim Madueña said the parade has […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Edgewood gears up for another fun-filled Fourth of July
The Town of Edgewood is once again inviting residents to join together in celebrating the Fourth of July with two days of activities. While initially the events included a 5K fun run, the town canceled the run. Linda Burke, the town’s community liaison, said the Fourth of July celebrations will be similar to last year. […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Westside Albuquerque
Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Sandoval County
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative. “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Rick Perry’s AI plan: A colossal nuclear campus in Trump’s image
By Evan Halper, Hannah Natanson A company led by former energy secretary and Texas governor Rick Perry has submitted a federal application to build a nuclear power complex on what sponsors say would be the world’s largest data-center campus – a project with a distinctly political veneer. Republican Perry is co-founder of Fermi America, a […]
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Water security boost: Edgewood adopts new ordinance to ‘set up the town for success’
The Edgewood Town Commission approved several key measures during its June 24 meeting, including a fireworks ban prompted by drought conditions, the creation of a new water utility ordinance and authorization to seek funding for road improvements. The commission voted 5–0 to approve the Water Utility Ordinance, establishing Edgewood’s authority to create a municipal wholesale […]
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Food worth a quest: Took’s Comfort Food earns positive reviews and loyal fans in Edgewood
With raving reviews and a loyal following, Took’s Comfort Food Truck has quickly become a staple in the Edgewood community. Located in the southwest corner of the Walmart parking lot, tucked behind the old Denny’s, this culinary gem serves more than just comfort food — it delivers flavor, friendliness and a hint of whimsy. Centrally […]
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Op-ed: Conservative silence speaks volumes
By State Representative Marianna Anaya (D-Albuquerque) As a progressive state legislator, it may come as a surprise to many that the values I carry with me today – service, family, and accountability – were taught to me by my grandmother, a proud Republican. She raised me with the shared belief that our government should look […]
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