Bugs are important. Even the ones who bother us. That’s the gist of the message of scientists at the University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology, who made a presentation last week to the Corrales Village Council. Dewey DeVivi, a museum technician and volunteer coordinator, said their main role is as pollinators. For example, […]
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Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]
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Which dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid broader industry consolidation. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In Sandoval County, three new dispensaries have popped up, and three […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Sandoval County relocates Cuba Senior Center after mold discovery
Sandoval County has moved its Cuba Senior Center to a new location at the county fairgrounds after mold was discovered in the facility’s previous building. The senior center reopened Monday at the Community Center located at 57 Rodeo Road in Cuba, according to a county press release. The facility had previously operated from the Village […]
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Edgewood seeks public input on wayfinding design project
The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new wayfinding design survey aimed at improving navigation throughout the community. The nine-question survey, which takes five to 10 minutes to complete, asks residents to weigh in on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s […]
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Edgewood to begin major paving project on West Venus Road
The Town of Edgewood will begin a major road construction project on West Venus Road starting Wednesday, with work expected to continue through Dec. 20. The hot mix asphalt paving project will involve traffic control measures and intermittent road closures along the affected stretch, town officials said. Edgewood Middle School will remain accessible during construction, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Albertsons recalls deli pasta sold in New Mexico over Listeria concerns
Albertsons customers who purchased deli-prepared pastas from stores in New Mexico and other western states over the past few weeks are being asked to return or destroy them. Some store-made pasta dishes were found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, an organizsm that can cause serious illness and even death in some cases. Albertsons is offering a […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Rep. Stansbury: Impending government shutdown could be economically catastrophic
Republicans and the White House continued to clash with Democrats on Monday over a short-term spending measure to avert a government shutdown. President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet with congressional leaders from both parties to press Democrats to back the bill, known as a continuing resolution, that will keep the government funded through late […]
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Preparedness is preferred in Placitas
What would Placitas residents do if a fire, flood or other emergency befell the community? One local group is working to ensure everyone in Placitas has an answer to that question. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP), formed in March, wants to share information and resources that will help residents prepare for an […]
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Two dairy giants pay millions to settle collusion claims in New Mexico
While the nation has been anxiously watching grocery prices, a massive antitrust lawsuit filed in New Mexico claims that two major dairy cooperatives colluded to keep payments to farmers lower than they should have been has now resulted in a proposed $34.4 million settlement. Plaintiffs in the suit claim that two leading co-ops in the […]