New Mexico State Sen. Cindy Nava has been named a recipient of the 2025 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, the Council of State Governments announced. Nava, who represents a district covering parts of Sandoval County, is among 20 emerging state officials from 18 states recognized for their bipartisan leadership and dedication to public service […]
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Posted inWestside Albuquerque
A less scary Halloween?
Police are encouraging community members to think safety first this Halloween. The Corrales Police Department Monday sent out a list of safety tips to ensure everyone can enjoy the holiday without incident. Those who plan on taking kids door-to-door for trick-or-treating should do so during the daylight hours and only in neighborhoods with safe pedestrian […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet adoption event
Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet festival and adoption event Saturday at Cabezon Park. The “Dia De Los Perros (Y Gatos)” Pet Fiesta & Adopt-A-Thon runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the park. The event combines traditional Day of the Dead celebrations […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov.
New Mexico allocates $30 million for food aid as federal SNAP benefits are set to be halted
New Mexico will provide $30 million in emergency food assistance starting Nov. 1 to replace suspended federal nutrition benefits for roughly 460,000 residents, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday at an Albuquerque press conference. The state funding will partially offset the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture will […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Community turns out for early voting
By Lauren Lifke Early voting for New Mexico races began on Oct. 7, and the East Mountains and surrounding areas saw more than 1,000 absentee and in-person ballots cast at five different voting locations. As of Oct. 27, more than 500 people have cast their ballots in-person in Edgewood, Moriarty, Tijeras and Estancia. There were […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood Town Manager resigns after prolonged closed session
By Lauren Lifke The manager of the Town of Edgewood, Nina McCracken, resigned from her position Tuesday night after a 90-minute closed session in which the commission discussed her midyear review and other unspecified “pertinent information.” Two commissioners dissented, including Ken Brennan, who told The Independent that it was “sort of a forced resignation.” Brennan […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Road rage incident leads to aggravated battery charge in Torrance County
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 47-year-old Albuquerque man following an alleged road rage incident that occurred Oct. 16 in Torrance County. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office filed a criminal complaint charging the man with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. According to court documents, the incident began when the suspect allegedly followed […]
Posted inPueblos
Las Placitas Association Report: Forest service work continues, community efforts and native plants
Submitted by the Las Placitas Association USFS UPDATE: Despite the government shutdown of federal offices, the contract crews are working in Las Huertas Canyon. Here is what District Ranger Kenneth Born told us: Hazardous fuels reduction work (hand thinning, chipping, fuel wood collection) began in October in the NM-165/Las Huertas Canyon area southeast of Placitas, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union awards grants to Rio Rancho teachers
Three Rio Rancho educators will receive classroom grants totaling $5,500 to develop financial literacy programs for their students, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Tuesday. The grants are part of the credit union’s enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, which awarded $20,000 to 11 New Mexico teachers this year through its ARNIA Foundation. Gina Rodriguez of Joe […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Domestic dispute in Jemez Springs leads to felony strangulation charge
A 37-year-old man faces felony charges after allegedly strangling a family member during a domestic disturbance at a residence in Jemez Springs, according to a criminal complaint filed in Cuba Magistrate Court. The incident occurred Sunday evening when Sandoval County deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance in progress. The caller told […]