A group of Senate Democrats led by New Mexico Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reintroduced legislation last week aimed at making child care more affordable and accessible, while […]
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Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy
Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County offers free pickleball at Vista Grande Community Center
Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is offering free pickleball sessions at the Vista Grande Community Center, providing residents with regular opportunities to play the increasingly popular racquet sport. […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County launches monthly Kids Night Out program
Bernalillo County will begin offering a monthly Kids Night Out program starting Friday, providing parents with a supervised evening activity for children while giving adults a night off. The program […]
Posted inEstancia
Estancia community to host 9/11 memorial service
The Estancia Public Library, in partnership with the Estancia Fire/EMS Department and Estancia Police Department, will host a memorial service on Sept. 11 to honor the victims and first responder […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Rio Rancho
National initiative to end gun violence coming to Rio Rancho
More than 48 communities across the United States will present readings of short plays written by teenagers about gun violence on Oct. 6, including a performance in Rio Rancho featuring […]
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to […]
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New Mexico DOJ challenge to Trump funding freezes helps New Mexico AmeriCorps recover $2 million for local programs
New Mexico’s AmeriCorps programs will see funding restored after the Trump administration declined to pursue a funding freeze challenged by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other attorneys general. […]
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Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., accused government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case after meeting with victims who shared their stories publicly for the first time, […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County manager warns of economic ruin if detention facility closes
A potential ban on federal immigrant detention facilities in New Mexico would have a devastating impact on Torrance County, according to a local official. Jordan Barela, the Torrance County manager, […]