The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) urges local fire departments to apply for a share of $25 million in grants that is available to help increase the number of paid first responders across the state. According to a recent DFA press release, state and local fire departments can apply for the grants […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Letter to the Editor: Estancia Valley Classical Academy Violated the Open Meetings Act
Submitted by Craig Springer, concerned citizen One year ago the Estancia Valley Classical Academy’s unelected governing council (school board) fundamentally transformed the public charter school in Edgewood. In doing so they violated state law, the Open Meetings Act, the school’s own charter, and have blasphemed America’s founding principles they claim to take very seriously. The […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Stays Red
Following its last election cycle, Torrance County is one of the few counties in New Mexico that will remain red this election cycle. The political climate in Torrance County has been conservative in recent years but it will now be fully Republican with no Democratic candidates running for any open seats. Although New Mexico is […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Commissioners Try to Decide Who is in Charge of the Town
The Edgewood Commission moved through its agenda quickly and approved road maintenance and the purchase of a new water truck before there was some confusion among commissioners regarding planning and zoning fees and the town’s organizational chart. During the commission’s regular meeting May 14, Brad Hill, manager of the Planning and Zoning Department, presented town […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Commissioners Try to Decide Who is in Charge of the Town
The Edgewood Commission moved through its agenda quickly and approved road maintenance and the purchase of a new water truck before there was some confusion among commissioners regarding planning and zoning fees and the town’s organizational chart. During the commission’s regular meeting May 14, Brad Hill, manager of the Planning and Zoning Department, presented town […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Stays Red
Following its last election cycle, Torrance County is one of the few counties in New Mexico that will remain red this election cycle. The political climate in Torrance County has been conservative in recent years but it will now be fully Republican with no Democratic candidates running for any open seats. Although New Mexico is […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
UNM approves land acquisition for Las Cruces reproductive health center
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 / NM Political Report Thursday, the University of New Mexico Board of Regents approved a land acquisition for a full-spectrum reproductive […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: May 16, 2024
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Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: May 16, 2024
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Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Carla Jane Brewer
Carla Jane Brewer, 59, just shy of her 60th birthday, died peacefully on May 10th, 2024 at her sister’s home, surrounded by family, in Mesa, Arizona. Carla’s yearlong battle with small cell lung cancer is now over. She passed away with dignity and grace. Carla was born May 26, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter […]
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