The growing push by Republicans to roll back limits on when courts can require criminal suspects to pay to get out of jail while awaiting trial could put New Mexico […]
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Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
THE BLOCK to celebrate first anniversary with day-long festival
THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, will mark its first anniversary Saturday with a celebration featuring live entertainment, face painting and roaming magic shows. The anniversary event runs from […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountains resident receives Library of Congress grant to document New Mexico cultural traditions
A Sandia Park resident has received a prestigious grant from the Library of Congress to document traditional New Mexican dances and cultural practices, many of which she recorded in the […]
Posted inEdgewood
Wildlife West Nature Park to host 9/11 memorial service with nationwide dove release
Wildlife West Nature Park will join communities across the nation Thursday morning in a solemn tribute to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memorial service […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho council set to vote on controversial Chamisa Hills development plan
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider final approval of the contentious Chamisa Hills Master Plan during its regular meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m., marking the third time the […]
Posted in#nmnews_frontpage_feature, Albuquerque, Politics & Elections
Albuquerque spends thousands in taxpayer funds to air mayor’s State of the City address on local TV
Albuquerque is spending at least $15,500 in taxpayer money to broadcast Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the City address across five local television stations as paid advertisements, with the most […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Politics & Elections
Who has the most money to run against Keller?
With less than two months remaining until Election Day, campaign finance reports filed by Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates reveal stark differences in their cash on hand, with incumbent Mayor Tim Keller’s […]
Posted inFood, New Mexico
Isleta Grill wins double crown at New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
Isleta Grill of Isleta Pueblo swept both major awards at the New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, capturing the People’s Choice and Blind Judging championships. The restaurant, which […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, General Interest
Albuquerque names Convention Center gallery for Clara Apodaca
The city of Albuquerque dedicated gallery space at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Monday in honor of Clara Apodaca, recognizing her decades of work advancing arts and culture in New […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County
Former Sandoval County detective sentenced to 6 years for child exploitation crimes
A former Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to child sexual exploitation material. Robert Strand, 42, […]