Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts. “I’m tired of getting stabbed in the back,” Webb said in a phone interview with The Independent News on Wednesday morning, explaining his decision […]
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Moriarty mayor resigns amid city’s financial crisis
Moriarty Mayor Brandon Webb resigned from office during a special city council meeting Monday night, citing ongoing political opposition and frustration with what he called constant resistance to his reform efforts. “I’m tired of getting stabbed in the back,” Webb said in a phone interview with The Independent News on Wednesday morning, explaining his decision […]
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Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications
Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday. The Blue Impact grant will fund wheelchair ramps, doorway widening, bathtub-to-shower conversions, comfort-height toilet installations and safety bar installations for medically diagnosed disabled […]
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Oops! Agenda mistake forces Edgewood commission to adjourn after just 5 minutes
By Lauren Lifke — Town of Edgewood commissioners let out exasperated sighs on Friday, Sept. 19, when the commission had to end a meeting after just five minutes due to a problem with the agenda, despite its plans to discuss clarification on police overtime policies and have a closed session to discuss personnel matters. At […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Bregman would back ban on local immigrant detention centers, limit arrests of immigrants without other crimes
New Mexico Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman expressed opposition Friday to using state and local resources to enforce federal immigration law, unless it involves a criminal suspect who represents a serious threat to public safety. Bregman, who is also the Bernalillo County district attorney, told New Mexico Political Report in a phone interview on […]
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Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment
New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia told members of the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee of the New Mexico Legislature that his department and the New Mexico National Guard have been […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Vasquez launches 2026 re-election campaign, emphasizes bipartisan record
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced his 2026 re-election bid over the weekend, touring his sprawling southern New Mexico and Westside Albuquerque district with campaign stops in Albuquerque’s West Side, Los Lunas, Truth or Consequences and Mesilla. The second-term Democrat, who represents New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, positioned himself as a bipartisan problem-solver focused on lowering […]
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Española police chief addresses unease over National Guard deployment
New Mexico National Guard troops could soon be deployed to Española and Rio Arriba County to address a surge in crime and public safety concerns. Española Police Chief Mizel Garcia told members of the Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee of the New Mexico Legislature that his department and the New Mexico National Guard have been […]
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Community fundraiser draws 300+ to Bernalillo park
More than 300 people gathered Saturday at Rotary Park for the third annual Enchantment Games, a community fundraiser that raised money for the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy while showcasing local music and activities. The event featured backyard game tournaments including cornhole, kickball, bocce ball and spike ball. Four local music acts performed throughout the day: […]
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Sandoval Commission to consider rocket deals
The next phase of a deal that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area goes before Sandoval County commissioners on Wednesday. Castelion Corporation is considering building a hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site in unincorporated Rio Rancho Estates. Commissioners will weigh leases and a financial assistance agreement tied to that project. The site, on […]