Early voting in Sandoval County expands Saturday to 11 community locations across the county — and the first 10 days of balloting have already shown how a new state law is reshaping who participates in the June 2 primary. As of May 14, 2,197 Sandoval County voters had cast ballots through absentee mail and early […]
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Posted inEvents
Get Out! Our editor’s picks of the best things to do in ABQ this weekend
Progress Now: Pints and Perrier (Thursday 14, Community) If you’re one of those types of people who’s all fired up about early voting in the primary election, you’re gonna wanna be down at JUNO brewery + cafe + art (1501 First St. NW) for Progress Now: Pints and Perrier on Thursday, May 14 from 6 […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales council clears money from fire and flood control projects, starts budget process
The fiscal 2027 Village of Corrales budget is moving toward approval, after councilors cleared up a lodger’s tax shortfall and administrators clarified the reason for a special fire department account. The $20,000 lodger’s tax fund deficiency, Village Administrator Melanie Romero said, is due in part to the way that money is collected. She told councilors […]
Posted inPlacitas
Free tech help coming to Placitas, Bernalillo seniors this month
Sandoval County seniors can get free, face-to-face tech help this month when Teeniors — a program pairing tech-savvy teens with older adults — brings classes and one-on-one coaching to Placitas and Bernalillo. The Placitas session, “Loneliness & Connection in the Digital Age,” runs Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Placitas Senior Center. Presenter […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Bargains, books and blooms: Your Weekend Guide for May 15-17
Rio Rancho residents looking for weekend plans in and around the City of Vision this weekend can expect a heavy dose of outdoor markets, community fundraisers and historical showcases. From the return of the Corrales Garden Tour to a massive community yard sale in Rio Rancho, here is your guide to what’s happening in and […]
Posted inRio Rancho
‘A bridge too far:’ Stoddard loses key endorsements following reports of history with guns, domestic violence
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Two Republican state legislators withdrew their endorsements of Sandoval County Commission District 3 candidate Daniel Stoddard after The Paper. reported on a May 1 incident in which a hotel manager said Stoddard drew a revolver and threatened to shoot him — and a December 2024 domestic battery arrest at […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Rio Rancho honors fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
A large crowd gathered Thursday morning at Veterans Memorial Park in Rio Rancho to honor three police officers killed in the line of duty, with city and state officials calling on newer officers to learn the names and stories of those who came before them. The Rio Rancho Police Department’s annual Fallen Officer Memorial ceremony […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
The sonic culture of Sound Baths in New Mexico
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – In a city known for its deep spiritual roots and wellness culture, sound baths are quickly becoming one of the most sought after ways to slow down. Across Albuquerque, these immersive listening experiences are popping up in cathedrals, yurts, studios and wellness spaces, drawing in people from all walks […]
Posted inFood & Drink
ABQ Food Park rolls to a new spot
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – After recently announcing the closure of its longtime Northeast Heights location, the ABQ Food Park is preparing for a fresh start at a new home on Eubank Boulevard. Earlier this month, vendors at the food park’s former San Antonio Drive location learned they would need to vacate the property […]
Posted inLocal Government
Council introduces changes to mayor’s budget, restoring cut positions and striking fees on residents
After weeks of public hearings, Committee of the Whole Chairperson Renée Grout introduced the City Council’s substitute budget for the 2027 fiscal year, and opening the process for final council-sponsored amendments to finalize the budget before a June 1 deadline. Grout’s version follows Mayor Tim Keller’s budget proposal from earlier this year, but includes changes […]