WASHINGTON — The nation’s highest court will decide what’s next for a 10-year-old case over Rio Grande water. On Wednesday, attorneys for Texas and New Mexico came to the defense of a proposed deal allocating Rio Grande water between the states against federal opposition to the agreement at the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices scrutinized both […]
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Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
How NM will enforce the new deepfake disclosure law
By Austin Fisher / Source NM About one week after early voting in New Mexico’s primary elections begins, a new law will go into effect requiring political campaigns and candidates to tell the public whenever they use false information generated by artificial intelligence in a campaign ad. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
Hollywood to ABQ: City and film production pro plan 60-acre Westside studios as film industry continues growth
ALBUQUERQUE — An under-developed city lot on Albuquerque’s scenic West Mesa could soon be home to a major film and television production hub. The Mesa Film Studios (MFS) development site is on City-owned property along Atrisco Vista Blvd. The first phase of the project has an estimated capital investment of $57 million on a 60-acre site. […]
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The Independent News: March 15, 2024
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: March 15, 2024
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PRC Denies Application for Rio Rancho Liquified Natural Gas Facility
DANIELLE PROKOP/Source New Mexico In a unanimous vote Thursday, New Mexico utility regulators denied a permit for a proposed liquified natural gas storage facility in Rio Rancho. Public regulation commissioners said the projected $180 million price tag outweighed the potential benefits. “It just doesn’t seem to me that the costs justify the benefits that you […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
What Do You Think? Town Proposes a New Logo
Think the Town of Edgewood needs a new logo? The Edgewood Commission was presented with ideas for a new town logo at their March 13 meeting. Edgewood’s outreach and communications manager, Janice Skidmore designed the three new logos and presented them at the Commission’s regular meeting on March 12. The designs have similar aspects to […]
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What Do You Think? Town Proposes a New Logo
Think the Town of Edgewood needs a new logo? The Edgewood Commission was presented with ideas for a new town logo at their March 13 meeting. Edgewood’s outreach and communications manager, Janice Skidmore designed the three new logos and presented them at the Commission’s regular meeting on March 12. The designs have similar aspects to […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New dashboard from the governor tracks Biden administration dollars in New Mexico
By Nash Jones / KUNM News The office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has released an online tool the public can use to track how Biden administration dollars are being spent across the state. Its launch coincides with President Joe Biden securing his party’s nomination as the governor campaigns for his reelection. The New Mexico Federal Funding Dashboard tracks […]
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Community Briefs: March 27 – April 2
May Flowers Craft Show Spring craft fairs are right around the corner and it’s time to start putting them on your calendar. The May Flowers Craft Fair is one of the largest in Moriarty. The fair will be held on May 11 at the Moriarty Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are […]