By Connor Currrier Starting in September, the Village of Tijeras will have a brand new spot for residents of the community to enjoy. Manzanita, created by Rock Canyon Cider, will […]
Communities
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County opens public comment on federal funding for first responder radios
Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week. The county received $219,971.73 in Title III funding from the […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs
New Mexico’s state parks contributed $266 million to the state’s economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo plans road maintenance on Camino Don Tomas
The Town of Bernalillo will begin preventative maintenance work on Camino Don Tomas in the coming weeks, targeting a stretch from Lucas Lane to Calle Don Francisco. The project includes […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs
Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment. The “Read to the Dogs” programs […]
Posted inOpinion
Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’
A couple of weeks ago, my column talked about the kickoff meeting of the 2025 New Mexico Redistricting Task Force. I got some criticism – at home and online. I […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Monday the state’s first human case of plague for 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. The man, who has been […]
Posted inTorrance County
Flood advisory issued for Bernalillo and Torrance counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory effective until 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo and northwestern Torrance counties. The advisory warns of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Wrongful-death lawsuits: NM prison covered up deaths, allowed drugs to cu
Two new wrongful-death lawsuits accuse a New Mexico prison of systemic problems, including covering up evidence surrounding prisoner deaths, allowing drugs to circulate in the prison and even denying urgent […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo planners reject methadone clinic proposal
A methadone clinic in downtown Bernalillo seems less likely after planning and zoning commissioners declined to grant a permit for the project. Mayor Jack Torres told the Sandoval Signpost the […]