Edgewood was named one of the best places to live in New Mexico by WorldAtlas’ list of the six best places to live in New Mexico for 2024. WorldAtlas is a publishing resource in geography, sociology, demography, environment, economics, politics and travel. Bryan Dearsley, a lifestyle editor for WorldAtlas, said the Land of Enchantment has […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Pueblos, Uncategorized
Moriarty’s Jana Baguskis: At home coaching girls basketball
There are few places Jana Baguskis would rather be than in the Moriarty High School gym. “I feel at home here,” Baguskis said after a practice last week. Baguskis is in her second year as the Moriarty varsity girls basketball head coach. She’s been spending time at the school since she was a child. When […]
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Edgewood Commission’s Abortion Referendum denied again
For the second time in six months, the Edgewood Commission’s plans for a special election regarding the anti-abortion referendum was denied. Disappointment was in the air at the Feb. 13 regular meeting, when commissioners said they learned of the denial by the Santa Fe County Clerk earlier this week. During the town’s last meeting on […]
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Edgewood Commission’s Abortion Referendum denied again
For the second time in six months, the Edgewood Commission’s plans for a special election regarding the anti-abortion referendum was denied. Disappointment was in the air at the Feb. 13 regular meeting, when commissioners said they learned of the denial by the Santa Fe County Clerk earlier this week. During the town’s last meeting on […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Community Briefs
Homeschool Track and Field Interest Meeting Have a homeschooled kid or two interested in participating in the track and field season? Stop by the Wildlife West Nature Park on Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn all about the 2024 homeschool track and field season. Children from the ages of 3 to […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Community Briefs
Homeschool Track and Field Interest Meeting Have a homeschooled kid or two interested in participating in the track and field season? Stop by the Wildlife West Nature Park on Feb. 27 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn all about the 2024 homeschool track and field season. Children from the ages of 3 to […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Deputy Tased During Arrest
Sandoval County Sheriff’s Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of Fountain Ct. in Rio Rancho February 9 to serve a domestic violence order of protection for the removal of Fabricio Portillo from the home. The encounter resulted in Sgt. Luke Osborn being accidentally tasered by his own stun gun. According to […]
Posted inPueblos
Las Placitas Association February Report
Las Placitas Association report is a monthly report from the nonprofit organization in Placitas that works to protect open space, restore riparian watersheds, and promote recreational, educational and rural activities. 50 Years of Service: 2023 was a productive year for LPA and we are looking forward to 2024 with a long list of activities and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Pair of disabled dogs rescued in Sandoval County
Sandoval County Animal Services has had their hands full this winter. They recently rescued a pair of shepherd-mixes wandering the streets of Rio Rancho earlier this month. Staff name the pair Bambi and Thumper. Rescuers believe the male and female pair are 1-2 years old and are in good health besides leg deformities that make […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Manny Gonzales disqualified from Republican US Senate ballot
Former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales failed to get enough signatures to qualify him for the Republican Party primary race for U.S. Senate. A spokesman for the New Mexico Secretary of State said Gonzales—a former Democrat—submitted 875 signatures but needed 2,351 to qualify. Nella Domenici, the daughter of long-time senator Pete Domenici and the other […]