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Wild Hearts Gallery November exhibit to feature stained-glass artists

Wild Hearts Gallery will feature artists Lisa Chernoff and Nancy and Jon Couch in its Nov. exhibit. Broadcasting the Light: Fused and Stained-Glass Art, which is on display now through Dec.1, showcases Chernoffโ€™s fused glass sculpture inspired by elements found in nature. Nancy and Jon Couch have shared their Gifts of Light for over 40 […]

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Observe New Mexico Elections Prepares Nonpartisan Observers To Watch the General Election

By Observe New Mexico Elections Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME), a statewide nonpartisan election observation effort, has successfully launched its observation activities for the Nov. 5 General Election. Early voting began on Oct. 8 across all counties in New Mexico with expanded early voting beginning on Oct. 19 and 20. ONME observers will be deployed […]

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Election 2024: Whatโ€™s New This Time

By Common Cause New Mexicoย  Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole.  The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books but […]

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St. Felix Pantry hires New President/CEO

Tim Sheahan has been named president and CEO of St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho.  Sheahan joined the team Oct. 1, succeeding Mary Angela Parkins, who retired in November after seven years with the organization.  โ€œI have incredible shoes to fill and look forward to the challenge of continuing the legacy of serving the people […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque

New Mill Levy Could Raise Millions Annually to Protect Water, Land and Wildlife

Voters in the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District are deciding on a proposed mill levy in the general election. If passed, the levy could generate up to $6 million annually to fund conservation programs aimed at protecting natural resources. The district covers nearly half the stateโ€™s population and the question appears on Bernalillo, Sandoval […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The lead elections official in Torrance County is apologizing and assuring voters that their ballots will be counted after workers mistakenly mailed about 140 absentee ballots  without return address labels. Republican Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the clerksโ€™ office had received more than 100 of  those now-completed ballots back […]

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Torrance County Clerk apologizes for return address mishap on estimated 140 ballots

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The lead elections official in Torrance County is apologizing and assuring voters that their ballots will be counted after workers mistakenly mailed about 140 absentee ballots  without return address labels. Republican Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the clerksโ€™ office had received more than 100 of  those now-completed ballots back […]

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Opinion: Background of My Opponent and Why She Represents a Significant threat to New Mexico District 9

Submitted by Audrey Trujillo, NM Senate District 9 candidate In the years leading up to this election, my opponent has received various appointments designed to bolster her political resume. However, it is notable that she has never held a job for more than two years, and her appointment to a role in the Biden-Harris administrationโ€”specifically […]