U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury held a town hall Monday to address the ongoing government shutdown and visited a Social Security office in Rio Rancho amid the fourth week of a federal funding lapse. “Now more than ever, it’s important that elected officials show up for our communities,” Stansbury said in a statement. “I will be […]
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Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Castelion rocket plant project agreement goes before Sandoval Commission
Sandoval County Commissioners once again have tasks to consider related to a possible rocket plant in Rio Rancho Estates. The agenda for Wednesday’s meeting includes approval of an economic development agreement related to Castelion Corporation’s proposed hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site. The agreement comes under the Local Economic Development (LEDA) The project participation agreement […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Newly appointed Mayor Steve Anaya aims to restore financial transparency
By Lauren Lifke Weeks after announcing that he wouldn’t be running for reelection in the Moriarty City Council, Steve Anaya was appointed mayor on Oct. 8 after the former mayor abruptly resigned due to the city’s issues with financial transparency. Anaya’s first priority is to resolve those issues and restore the public’s trust, he said […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
New community center coming to Placitas, mining going away
Could Placitas be on the verge of getting a larger senior center? What about a multigenerational center? Sandoval County Commissioner Katherine Bruch told residents last week the county has purchased land at the corner of State Route 165 and Camino De Las Huertas for such a purpose. Bruch, speaking at the Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association’s […]
Posted inPueblos
Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination. The reports, which were due on Oct. 14, showed that $165,605 rolled into the campaign of Garcia […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Public Schools to host family literacy events starting this week
Bernalillo Public Schools will launch a series of family engagement nights focused on early literacy, with the first event scheduled for Tuesday at Placitas Elementary School, according to Just Right Reader, the education organization coordinating the initiative. The events, designed for families of kindergarten through third-grade students, will teach parents research-based strategies to support their […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Public Schools partner with Just Right Reader to boost early literacy
The District of Bernalillo Public Schools is partnering with Just Right Reader to provide personalized literacy materials to students in kindergarten through third grade, the district announced. Students will receive three rounds of Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs throughout the year, featuring decodable books in both English and Spanish tailored to individual reading levels, according to the […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County treasurer launches food drive
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t a guarantee for everyone, but the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is trying to make it possible for some of the area’s neediest residents. The treasurer’s office is running its annual Thanksgiving food drive, partnering with Nacimiento Community Foundation and St. Felix Pantry. “For several wonderful years, our office has come together to […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy. Earlier this week, the outspoken rapper and recording artist made observations about the rising cost of living in an Instagram live video that went viral. “I feel so bad because I didn’t realize […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers
By Alex Ross — Three months after filing the paperwork to run for Congress, new campaign finance reports show that State Rep. Martin Zamora (R-Clovis) edged out Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) in campaign contributions in the recent fundraising quarter. Reports filed this week with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show that between July 1 and […]