Corrales artists open their studios and homes to the public this weekend, giving art lovers across the region a rare chance to meet working artists face-to-face during the 28th annual Corrales Art Studio Tour. Ninety-three artists — including student artists from two Corrales elementary schools — will show work across 33 venues May 2 and […]
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SWAT standoff, 9 charges: Police say Rio Rancho woman fired gun at partner while children were inside home
A Rio Rancho woman faces nine criminal charges — including aggravated assault and child abuse — after police say she fired a handgun at her partner during a domestic dispute in the early morning hours of April 18 in the High Range neighborhood. Officers dispatched around 1:47 a.m. found live rounds and spent casings in […]
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All 5 NM governor candidates head to Rio Rancho for Tuesday forum
All five candidates running for New Mexico governor will share a stage Tuesday night in Rio Rancho, giving Sandoval County residents — including registered independents — a front-row seat to a cross-party primary forum. The Governor Candidate Forum begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rio Rancho Public Schools’ Training Center Room, 500 Laser Road NE. […]
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Back to the ranch: Placitas RanchFest returns this summer
Placitas RanchFest is back, bigger and bringing babies. The June 20 affair is the second iteration and first as the flagship event of New Mexico RanchFest, which organizers say is rooted in ranch life, local culture, and community connection. West said more than 1,200 attended the first RanchFest. “Last year was more successful than we’d […]
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Pics: Wall of Lindy’s Diner finally collapses on Central Ave downtown
Albuquerque — Last week, we reported that city officials had given the owner’s of Downtown’s Lindy’s Diner until May to prove the exterior wall of the 100-plus year old building was safe, but the wall gave an answer even sooner. The exterior wall of the Bliss Building which houses the diner collapsed into the street […]
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East Mountain voters have lots of contested races on primary ballots
Pat Davis, The Paper. — This election season, the multi-million dollar campaigns for statewide offices take over social media feeds and TV ad blocks, but in the East Mountains voters have almost a dozen other competitive races on primary ballots including several where well-known incumbents are facing challenges from inside their own parties. County Commissioner, […]
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East Mountain gallery reopens with spring show featuring new artists, fresh mediums
A Cedar Crest art gallery is reopening its doors this spring with a new exhibition that adds fresh voices and mediums to its roster of New Mexico artists. Enchanted Soul Art | Creatives’ Gallery & Shop resumed regular hours April 17, launching its Spring Re-Enchantment 2026 exhibition, on view through May 24. Featured artists include […]
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Renaming and rebranding of Cesar Chavez Committee follows statewide reevaluation of now controversial figure
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper – At the Albuquerque Rail Yards on a bright, bustling Saturday morning, music, food trucks and resource tables filled the space as community members gathered for “Voces de la Comunidad / Community Voices,” the first event hosted by the newly renamed New Mexico ¡Sí Se Puede! Committee. The event, held […]
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Corrales councilors to review wish list
Village councilors in Corrales are going to talk about their wish list Tuesday evening. Their agenda includes a discussion of the village’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP), which spells out Corrales’ priorities for the next several years. Each local government in New Mexico assembles an ICIP, which the state legislature uses to help make budget […]
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Boom! The Unser-Paseo widening project is about to enter its loudest phase
Tens of thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside commuters who rely on the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte corridor will hear — and feel — the next phase of construction starting Tuesday, as crews begin blasting through the basalt bedrock beneath one of the metro area’s most congested intersections. Controlled blasting is scheduled to […]