In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans Albuquerque’s westside, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo, Algodones, […]
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Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Your 2024 Primary Election Guide
Early voting for the 2024 primary election is already open. We want to make sure you’re fully informed before you go fill out those ballot bubbles, so here’s a list of candidates running for office in Sandoval County. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 4. State Senate DISTRICT 9 Heather Balas (D) heatherfornewmexico.org DISTRICT 9 […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
How to Vote
The content on this page is provided courtesy of the New Mexico secretary of state. Do I need to present identification when I vote? You do not have to present identification to vote in a statewide election. When registering for the first time in New Mexico, you must submit a copy of (1) a current […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
$25M Available to Help Rural First Responders
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the number of paid first responders across the state. According to a recent DFA press release, state and local fire departments can apply for the grants […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Community Mourns the Sudden Death of Placitas Elementary Principal
The community of Placitas was devastated by the news of the death of Joe Lepre, Placitas Elementary School principal, on April 30. Bernalillo Public Schools provided support to families and staff by offering access to counselors for discussions and assistance. Lepre, a 48-year-old husband and father of two, graduated from Bernalillo High School and earned […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Shortage of Law Enforcement Addressed by Estancia Trustees
Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, was jovial at the start of the May 6 meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town’s maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the meeting got underway, town clerk Michelle Jones explained […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Shortage of Law Enforcement Addressed by Estancia Trustees
Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, was jovial at the start of the May 6 meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town’s maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the meeting got underway, town clerk Michelle Jones explained […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
$25M Available to Help Rural First Responders
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the number of paid first responders across the state. According to a recent DFA press release, state and local fire departments can apply for the grants […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
$25M Available to Help Rural First Responders
The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the number of paid first responders across the state. According to a recent DFA press release, state and local fire departments can apply for the grants […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Letter to the Editor: Estancia Valley Classical Academy Violated the Open Meetings Act
Submitted by Craig Springer, concerned citizen One year ago the Estancia Valley Classical Academy’s unelected governing council (school board) fundamentally transformed the public charter school in Edgewood. In doing so they violated state law, the Open Meetings Act, the school’s own charter, and have blasphemed America’s founding principles they claim to take very seriously. The […]