Some Bernalillo County residents may take handwashing, showers and other personal hygiene actions for granted. But those without permanent or reliable housing don’t have as many opportunities to keep up […]
Communities
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
39 Pets Find New Homes at Woofstock Pet Adoption event
Nearly 40 pets found homes as the Friends of Estancia Valley Animals hosted Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event, Sept. 21 at Edgewood’s Venus Park. The nonprofit has promoted responsible […]
Posted inCorrales
New ownership brings new life to the Sandia Bar
With views of its namesake mountains, the Sandia Bar, at 4445 Corrales Road, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation and is welcoming guests under new management. Patrons can enjoy […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Debate on more tax dollars for the unhoused draws concerned citizens
Are more tax dollars needed to provide housing for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque? There were no simple solutions during a Saturday debate at the International District Library — and […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
MDC leadership, labor union hopeful grant money will lead to new hires
As the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) struggles with less than 70% staffing, Bernalillo County commissioners this month accepted $3 million in grant funding to help the jail hire nearly two […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov., Uncategorized
Are fluoride levels in ABQ’s water safe?
According to new research, extreme levels of fluoride in drinking water could be associated with lower IQ in children, but according to local water officials, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County’s fluoride […]
Posted inPlacitas
‘Colors of Home’ is Wild Hearts Gallery’s October Exhibit
Wild Hearts Gallery will feature Dorothy Bunny Bowen’s “Colors of Home” as its October exhibit. According to a press release, the exhibit was inspired by all the places Bunny Bowen […]
Posted inPlacitas
Placitas Community Library will honor poetry’s role in fighting mental health challenges
The Placitas Community Library will feature an afternoon of poetry with three New Mexico poets on Oct. 6. Poets Hilda Raz, Katherine Seluja and Sarah Kotchian will share their work […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Mountainair Hiring EMS Chief, Certified Police Officer
The Town of Mountainair is looking for qualified individuals to fill two key public safety positions: Emergency Medical Services chief and police officer. Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto called a special […]