The Town of Estancia has successfully restored water service after a critical shortage forced emergency conservation measures and community-wide assistance in mid-August, according to a memo from Mayor Nathan Dial. […]
Communities
Posted inMoriarty
City of Moriarty struggles with ‘nearly a decade’ of mismanaged financial records
By Connor Currrier During an Aug. 27 Moriarty City Council Special Meeting, Financial Analyst Emily Sanchez said the city’s financial record books have “un-posted transactions” dating all the way back […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico launches $15,000 Adventure Pitch Fest for outdoor recreation businesses
New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state’s newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday. The reimagined competition, formerly part of the […]
Posted inEnergy Transition
New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules
The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public hearing Sept. 30 to gather feedback on proposed changes to state rules governing geothermal energy leases, officials announced Thursday. The […]
Posted inSanta Fe County
Santa Fe County joins regional Labor Day weekend safety initiative
Residents in Edgewood, Madrid and the rest of Santa Fe County can receive discounted Uber rides during Labor Day weekend through a tri-county program aimed at preventing impaired driving incidents. […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign
Sandoval County residents can receive up to $10 off Uber rides during Labor Day weekend as part of a regional safety initiative encouraging alternatives to impaired driving. The “Take A […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning
The Trump administration has backed down from imposing tariffs of up to 250% on pharmaceutical imports from the European Union following pressure from U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., according […]
Posted inFood
New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest
The New Mexico State Fair has announced competitors for two of its most popular culinary competitions: the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest. The Unique Foods Contest […]
Posted inSandoval County
Prepare for launch
A lucrative rocket factory has moved closer to being a reality for Sandoval County. County commissioners Wednesday approved a bond issue that could clear the way for the creation of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
New Mexico United partners with coalition for Indigenous Peoples’ Night fundraiser
New Mexico United will partner with a nonprofit organization to raise funds for programs supporting Native women and children during Indigenous Peoples’ Night on Saturday. The Coalition to Stop Violence […]