The Sandoval County Commission is poised for a transformation after the General Election on Nov. 5, as two commissioners — Chairman David Heil and Jay Block — are terming out, paving the way for new leadership across three contested districts. As voters prepare to head to the polls in less than a month, they will […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Cates and Ennenga face off for District 44
In the Nov. 5 General Election, voters in New Mexico’s House District 44 will choose between incumbent Democrat Kathleen Cates and challenger, Republican Ali Ennenga, deciding between Cates’ experience and Ennenga’s fresh approach to representing Bernalillo and Sandoval counties. Cates is seeking reelection, highlighting her understanding of the district’s issues, such as water management, infrastructure […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
UNM SRMC, health professionals union reach deal on contract
After more than two years of public feuding, the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center and members of the United Health Professionals of New Mexico, a union representing nurses at the hospital, ratified a labor contract Saturday night. Representatives from the union, a division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) sat down […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Faith in the Voting Process
The New Mexico Election Transparency Network is a nonprofit organization based in Sandoval County, devoted to promoting secure and transparent elections in New Mexico and across the country. In recent years, attendees of Sandoval County Commission meetings have heard from members of the New Mexico Election Transparency Network, including founder and Placitas resident John Veltri, […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Brennan and McQueen debate issues facing House District 50
The New Mexico League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County held a Candidate Forum Sept. 30 for House District 50 ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Matthew McQueen, the current representative for District 50 and Republican candidate, current Edgewood Mayor and Town Commissioner Kenneth Donald Brennan, debated issues like education, abortion, crime, […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
RV Sales Trick-or-Treat event has been going for over three decades
A Halloween tradition is once again returning to Moriarty this month. RV Sales New Mexico is hosting its Trick or Treat Trailer to Trailer event on Halloween for the 31st consecutive year. The event will again be held at 2109 W. Route 66 in Moriarty. The festivities will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The annual […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Scott, Thornton face off for District 19 Senate seat
Anthony “Ant” Thornton and William “Bill” Scott are vying for an open state Senate seat in the East Mountains. Scott and Thornton are squaring off to replace outgoing Sen. Greg Schmedes in District 19, a historically conservative district that includes Cedar Crest, Sandia Park and Edgewood. Schmedes, a Republican, announced early this year that he […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County 2024 Election FAQ
Sandoval County voters will vote for a new president, a United States senator and two representatives, several state representatives and senators and three county commissioners, among other local positions in the 2024 general election. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Nov. 5. How can I register to vote? You can register to vote […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Dreamer, small-business owner face off in Senate District 9 race
The state Senate District 9 race features a Dreamer trying to bring the American Dream to New Mexico facing off against a small business owner aiming to use her Sandoval County roots to improve the community she has lived in for more than two decades. The race pits Democrat Cindy Nava, a Bernalillo resident who […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
In Arizona, Trump pitches ideas to attract more Border Patrol agents
By Patrick Svitek ,The Washington Post (c) 2024 PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. – Former president Donald Trump, during a campaign rally Sunday in Arizona, proposed a dramatic expansion of the Border Patrol, looking to deepen his commitment to border security – an issue where his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, has sought to challenge him. […]