By MORGAN LEE and ANDRÉS LEIGHTON Cooler weather — and the chance of rain — could bring some relief this week to firefighters battling blazes in southern New Mexico that killed one person, damaged hundreds of structures and forced thousands to evacuate. Strong wind pushed the larger of two wildfires into the mountain village of Ruidoso, forcing […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Wants Your Input on Development Projects Around the County
The Torrance County Commission has scheduled a public hearing about the county’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the next regular council meetings. ICIP provides a framework for county leaders to build a five-year plan for community growth and development projects. Residents will have two opportunities to voice their concerns and ideas about public projects […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Wants Your Input on Development Projects Around the County
The Torrance County Commission has scheduled a public hearing about the county’s Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the next regular council meetings. ICIP provides a framework for county leaders to build a five-year plan for community growth and development projects. Residents will have two opportunities to voice their concerns and ideas about public projects […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Issued for Woman Last Seen Near Edgewood
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include new information from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old Bonny Dumond. She was last seen June 14, around 7 p.m., in the area of Niki Court and Holli Loop in Edgewood. Dumond lives […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
UPDATE: Missing Person Alert Issued for Woman Last Seen Near Edgewood
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include new information from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 83-year-old Bonny Dumond. She was last seen June 14, around 7 p.m., in the area of Niki Court and Holli Loop in Edgewood. Dumond lives […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
PNM seeks rate increase
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover Customers of New Mexico’s largest electric utility may pay more for energy in the future. The Public Service Company of New […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Southern New Mexico wildfires lead to evacuation of village of 7,000
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Residents of a village in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes without taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires. “GO NOW: Do not attempt to gather belongings or protect your home. Evacuate immediately,” officials with Ruidoso, a village home to 7,000 people, said on its website […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Dead Cows and Blowing Trash Prompt Estancia Rancher to Sue Solid Waste Facility
An Estancia rancher whose property borders the Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority has filed a lawsuit against the facility. “For a number of years, they’ve (EVSWA) completely failed to mitigate trash blowing away and blowing off their landfill onto these people’s property,” said attorney Blair Dunn who represents Ernie and Kim Ortiz. The most recent […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Dead Cows and Blowing Trash Prompt Estancia Rancher to Sue Solid Waste Facility
An Estancia rancher whose property borders the Estancia Valley Solid Waste Authority has filed a lawsuit against the facility. “For a number of years, they’ve (EVSWA) completely failed to mitigate trash blowing away and blowing off their landfill onto these people’s property,” said attorney Blair Dunn who represents Ernie and Kim Ortiz. The most recent […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Democrats vote against the National Defense Authorization Act due to wedge-issue amendments
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Dunlap The bill passed by a 217-to-199 vote, on Friday, largely along party lines with Republicans introducing over 300 amendments to the […]
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