Abandoned and dilapidated properties are being cleaned up in the Town of Edgewood at a faster pace than other New Mexico communities thanks to a town ordinance set up by the commission in 2023 and and from cannabis sales within town limits. The Cannabis Regulation Act /Nuisance Abatement Fund ordinance has made progress bringing dilapidated […]
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Town Uses Cannabis Funds to Clean Up Run-Down Properties
Abandoned and dilapidated properties are being cleaned up in the Town of Edgewood at a faster pace than other New Mexico communities thanks to a town ordinance set up by the commission in 2023 and and from cannabis sales within town limits. The Cannabis Regulation Act /Nuisance Abatement Fund ordinance has made progress bringing dilapidated […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Commission debates voting locations for upcoming election
It was all cheers and spirit that kicked off the Edgewood Commission meeting before officials got down to business. The Commission began their regular meeting on Feb. 27 by recognizing the South Mountain cheer team for taking first place at the Spirit Xpress West Competition by presenting them with a certificate of achievement. They congratulated […]
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Edgewood Commission debates voting locations for upcoming election
It was all cheers and spirit that kicked off the Edgewood Commission meeting before officials got down to business. The Commission began their regular meeting on Feb. 27 by recognizing the South Mountain cheer team for taking first place at the Spirit Xpress West Competition by presenting them with a certificate of achievement. They congratulated […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Community Briefs
March Archery Session Sabana Grande Recreation Center is offering Beginner Archery 2 & Intermediate Archery, Advanced-Explore Archery Club, and Homeschool & Beginner Archery for anyone 8 years old or older beginning March 5-26. Equipment is provided. $60 per session. To enroll visit rrnm.gov/activenet. 22nd Annual Park ‘N The Park The 22nd Annual Park ‘N The […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos
Boston Jazz Trio Brings NM Connections to Placitas
John Funkhouser, pianist and band leader, is bringing his jazz trio to Placitas Sunday, March 17. Funkhouser has led the trio for 20 years in Boston before moving to Albuquerque in 2021. The musicians are Funkhouser on keys, Greg Loughman on bass, and Mike Connors on drums; presents an afternoon of modern jazz, including reimagined standards […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Former Lt. Gubernatorial Candidate Announces Candidacy for State Senate
Anthony “Ant” Thornton announced last week his candidacy for Republican nominee for New Mexico Senate for District 19, which includes Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Torrance counties. “This is the district I want to represent in the state senate,” Thornton said in a Facebook post. “I love living here, and I want to ensure that […]
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Gallery Makes Donation to County Fire
Wild Hearts Gallery members Mary Hofmann and Colleen Z Gregoire presented a check in the amount of $750 to Chief Humberto Macias of the Sandoval County Fire Rescue volunteer brigade and volunteers on Thursday, February 22 at Fire Station #41. Funds were generated during several 2023 holiday events at the gallery, including the artists reception for guest […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos
The Final Word and the Last Laugh
Roger Evans’ signature, caricatured animals will be featured in the Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas as the March exhibit. Evans says he turns to animals to express ideas about race, class, sex, age and more – humorous but not frivolous – often poking fun at the social order. It’s a style for which he has […]
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Candidate’s Tragic Passing Rocks Cuba Before Election Day
The Village of Cuba is grieving the loss of a community leader and candidate for Village Council. Tonya Sanchez, 44, a mother of four, tragically lost her life in a car accident on Feb. 19. Her 18 year-old daughter, Oceanus, was in the car and is currently hospitalized, undergoing recovery from multiple surgeries. Sanchez was […]