An undercover operation by Isleta Pueblo Tribal Police convinced an Arizona man to deliver more than 37,000 fentanyl pills to the Isleta Reservation last month, court documents show. The U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the seizure in a press release Tuesday but provided few details. Federal court records filed […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Opinion: Getting capital outlay moving
Opinions Pete Campos is a state senator from Las Vegas representing State Senate District 8 including parts of Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel & Taos Counties. For decades, New Mexico policymakers have been talked about reforming the capital outlay process. And some progress has been made, but the reality remains frustrating: billions of […]
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Torrance County Democratic Party donates to Moriarty storehouse
The Bethel Community Storehouse welcomed donations of hundreds of dollars and food items from the Torrance County Democratic Party on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The storehouse, based in Moriarty, is a Christ-centered nonprofit that provides food, clothing and other necessities for those in need in Estancia Valley. It has been around for 38 years, Bethel Executive […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Councilor Wymer to run for mayor as Hull eyes Santa Fe
City Councilor Paul Wymer will run for mayor in March as three-term Mayor Gregg Hull steps aside to focus on his campaign for New Mexico governor. Wymer, who represents District 4 on the City Council, has not made a public announcement but confirmed to the Sandoval Signpost that he is running for mayor and he […]
Posted inMusic, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho youth choruses to present holiday concert
Two Rio Rancho youth choruses will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at St. Francis Episcopal Church. “Sounds of the Season” will feature the Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and the Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho performing holiday classics, folk tunes and contemporary pieces. Both performances will begin at 3 p.m. at the church, located […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Moriarty-Edgewood School District to host free Community Health Fair
The Moriarty-Edgewood School District will host a free Community Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Moriarty High School practice gym. The event is open to all ages and aims to connect students, families and area residents with healthcare providers, wellness programs and community resources. “This event […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Route 66 Independent, Uncategorized
Bernalillo County Commissioners to vote on Sedillo Ridge Master Plan, emergency Tijeras Creek funding
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a master plan for Sedillo Ridge Open Space and approving nearly $2.1 million in emergency funding for Tijeras Creek projects during its meeting Tuesday night. The commission is scheduled to vote on the Sedillo Ridge Open Space Master Plan, along with an administrative resolution that establishes […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Infrastructure, growth top priority as Councilor Tyler campaigns for third term
Rio Rancho City Councilor Bob Tyler announced Monday he will seek a third consecutive term representing District 3 in the March 2026 municipal election. Tyler, a 24-year resident and military veteran who previously worked in law enforcement, said he wants to continue infrastructure and economic development projects in the northern part of the city. “I […]
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Hope and aspiration: 62 years after JFK’s assasination, what have we learned?
Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. Reach her at diane@dianedenish.com Most people I talk to have never heard of a small museum in Dallas called the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. I didn’t recognize the name […]
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On The Golden Rule
The lightning-quick second special session of the State Legislature, Nov. 10, to allocate state funds to fund SNAP in the event of longer Federal delays led me down a path of interesting research this week – about the history of public welfare in New Mexico and who uses SNAP in our state. There is some […]