Submitted by Michael Roake, Corrales Dear Editor and fellow Corralanos, I urge support for Jim Fahey for Corrales mayor. He is the single candidate qualified by temperament and experience to keep Corrales the delightful Village it is. Jim alone has all the best qualities we look for in a mayor in challenging times, with a […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor
Submitted by Johnny Martinez, Corrales I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor because he has spent decades serving our community in meaningful and respectful ways. He listens. He invites dialogue. He cares about the direction our village is headed—and he wants residents to be part of that conversation. This stands in sharp contrast to our […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood to host Halloween events throughout October
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood is kicking off the month of October with the announcement of special events for community members of all ages. From outdoor athletics to movie nights, there’s an activity for everyone as the days get cooler and shorter. “Our big one for October will probably be the Trunk or […]
Posted inOpinion
On absolute power
A paraphrased and misquoted aphorism commonly bandied about in recent days goes along the lines of “absolute power absolutely corrupts.” It’s a powerful trope, and the phrase warrants original credit and context. John Dahlberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, a Catholic, wrote a letter to Anglican Bishop of London Mandell Creighton in 1870, challenging Papal infallibility and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho school board launches community input process for superintendent search
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as it begins the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education announced it will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Sandoval County extension announces fall programming on food preservation, gardening
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service has announced a series of educational programs scheduled through early November, focusing on home food preservation, gardening techniques and soil health. The programming includes multiple sessions on home food preservation basics, scheduled for Oct. 20 and Nov. 3. The extension will also offer specialized workshops on garlic cultivation through […]
Posted inCorporate Responsibility
Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols’ estate sues hospital for negligence
The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of actress Nichelle Nichols is nearing its discovery phase. The suit alleges that Gila Regional Medical Center’s negligence led to the Star Trek veteran’s death in July 2022. According to the complaint, the hospital failed to diagnose and treat Nichols’s serious heart condition and discharged her, despite […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Early voting begins Tuesday at Sandoval County Admin Building
Sandoval County is opening its early voting location Tuesday for the 2025 Regular Local Election. County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero announced the early voting locations and hours of operation for the Nov. 4 election, with same-day voter registration available at all sites. Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the county clerk’s office with weekday hours […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Early voting opens Tuesday in Santa Fe, Torrance counties
Early voting begins Tuesday for the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election in Santa Fe and Torrance counties, with voters able to cast ballots in nonpartisan races for municipal offices, school boards and special districts. In Santa Fe County, early voting starts Oct. 7 at the County Clerk’s Office at 240 Grant Ave., with expanded voting […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Early voting opens Tuesday in Bernalillo County, expands to Tijeras Oct. 18
Early voting for Bernalillo County’s Nov. 4 Regular Local Election begins Tuesday at the Clerk’s Annex, with additional locations opening later this month. The Clerk’s Annex at 1500 Lomas Blvd. NW will be the sole early voting location from Oct. 7-17, operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed […]