Six Placitas gardens open their gates to the public Sept. 13 as the Placitas Garden Tour marks its 10th year highlighting high desert landscaping and habitat for birds and pollinators. This year’s self-guided tour stretches from the west side of Placitas to the far northeast end of the community, featuring gardens named “Wildlife Sanctuary,” “A […]
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After 21 years, Sandoval County Fire Captain Farrell hangs up her helmet
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Fire and Rescue is losing one of its founding members. Commissioners spent part of their Aug. 26 meeting honoring Capt. Shannon Farrell, who retired after 21 years with the department and 34 years total in public safety, closing out a career that shaped how the county trains firefighters, […]
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Las Placitas Association September report: Honoring a leader and navigating local wildlife
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association A sad announcement: We are devastated to announce the untimely death of our fearless leader, Sandra Johnson. Longtime LPA president, founder and benefactor of Placitas Wild, member of Placitas Community Library art committee, skilled silversmith and member of Wild Hearts Gallery. Sandy was our friend and our inspiration. No […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales to examine confusing street address system
By Rodd Cayton Several organizations rank Corrales among the safest places to live in New Mexico and village leaders are seeking to increase that status by making sure emergency responders can get to residents as quickly as possible. In his weekly message to the community, Mayor Fred Hashimoto wrote that the Village Council will be […]
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Posted inNM.news
Burque sues big tobacco to clean up its butts from city parks, drains
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Albuquerque is suing some of the biggest names in tobacco to make them pay for the cleanup of cigarette butts that clog city storm drains, litter public parks and reach the Rio Grande. The city alleges the companies have known for decades that their plastic filters create pollution and […]
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Ballot battle continues: Sandoval County clerk won’t end legal fight over candidate
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A district judge has ordered Sandoval County to place Matthew Wayne Herman’s name on the November ballot for New Mexico House District 23 — and the county says it’s complying, even as it prepares to keep fighting the decision in court. Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge James A. Noel signed […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
APS hits new milestones: Superintendent touts record-low teacher vacancies, high ambitions
By Rodd Cayton Gabriella Durán Blakey Monday spoke of a school district, delivering world-class opportunities for the students it serves, from a rigorous International Baccalaureate program to simulated hospital labs for aspiring nurses to partnerships that put students on a quick path to careers in the building trades to research that stretches the imagination. That […]
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CNM teams with City to open media arts training facility at Albuquerque Rail Yards
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – A historic piece of Albuquerque’s industrial past has a new purpose after state and local leaders celebrated the grand opening of a film and digital media training center at the Rail Yards Tuesday. Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), the City of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Economic Development […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Paper Plate: Who says ice cream isn’t a meal? Pink Pony Soft Serve is our craveable food in ABQ
By Devin O’Leary, The Paper. — OK, nobody said our favorite dish had to be a full meal. So there’s nothing legally or morally wrong with us choosing soft-serve ice cream as one of our favorite, must-have food items in Albuquerque. Now, soft serve isn’t normally considered any sort of “gourmet” item. It’s the entry […]
The Paper. Rio Rancho
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho’s bear summer continues: Another animal relocated from neighborhood
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Rio Rancho’s summer bear surge continued Tuesday when police and state wildlife officers tranquilized and relocated an animal roaming the Cabezon neighborhood. Working alongside the New Mexico Department of Wildlife, RRPD safely tranquilized the animal Tuesday morning and confirmed it will be relocated to Northern New Mexico. Officials say this […]