Did you know there’s an elk ranch in Placitas? If not, you have plenty of company, says Keith Allen West of the Elk Ridge Ranch on State Route 165. He said many in the community are unaware of its existence. The first Placitas Ranch Fest, which takes place Saturday, could change that. The event will […]
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Rio Rancho’s Juneteenth celebration: A day for education and community
The City of Rio Rancho is hosting a Freedom Day event Saturday, marking the 160th anniversary of the de facto end of slavery in much of the United States. The Juneteenth celebration at Haynes Park, Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE, will include live music and other performances, craft vendors, and food trucks. City Spokesperson […]
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Trump’s Medicaid cuts could break the MAGA coalition
By Lakshya Jain, Harrison Lavelle — As Republicans crafted their One Big Beautiful Bill, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) offered a warning: “Our voters support social insurance programs. More than that, our voters depend on those programs.” While House Republicans ignored his pleas, opting to pass a bill with cuts to Medicaid that the Congressional Budget […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District celebrates 100 Years of service
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is marking a significant milestone in 2025: its 100th anniversary. As the district enters the 2025 irrigation season, it celebrates a century of managing water resources in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, a task that has historically been met with numerous challenges and continues to face difficulties with […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
Cates opens in-district office
State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said the event marked a historic change for New Mexico. Since gaining statehood in 1912, the state had never had legislative district offices. That means citizens […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos
Laura Roberta Oney Jones
Laura Roberta Oney Jones, 70, a lifetime resident of NM, passed away May 28, 2025, in Albuquerque. NM. Laura was born in Mountainair, NM on June 13, 1954 and lived on her grandfather’s ranch until she was 14-years-old. She attended school in Mountainair, graduating in 1972. She then attended NMSU, graduating with both her B.S. […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos
Mayoral hopefuls nearing ballot qualification deadline for November election
With the June 21 deadline looming, Albuquerque mayoral candidates are in a final push to meet the requirements for ballot qualification in the upcoming November 4 Regular Local Election. Candidates for mayor must gather a significant number of petition signatures and, for those seeking public financing, qualifying contributions to secure their spot on the ballot. […]
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Corrales calls for candidates in prestigious 2025 Pet Mayor Election
Chico Suave, Corrales’ current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position. Whether your beloved companion is a llama, hedgehog, goat, dog, horse or any other animal with the charisma and charm to lead, […]
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Award-Winning children’s author Daniel Vandever to visit Placitas Library
The Placitas Library will host award-winning children’s author and illustrator Daniel Vandever for a summer reading program on June 28 at 1 p.m. Vandever (Diné) is an entrepreneur hailing from Haystack, NM, and serves as the CEO of South of Sunrise Creative, a strategic communications firm dedicated to advancing education initiatives through a community-based approach. […]
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Supreme Court allows Tennessee ban on gender-transition care for minors
By Ann E. Marimow, Casey Parks — Supreme Court allows Tennessee ban on gender-transition care for minors A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for states to ban certain gender transition treatments for minors, a landmark decision on a polarizing issue the Trump administration has seized on in initiatives targeting transgender rights. In […]