Sandoval County election officials say they’ll keep looking for new places for voters to cast their ballots this fall. County commissioners voted July 23 to approve an updated list of […]
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Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood eyes unified approach to infrastructure with new advisory committees
By Connor Currier In a move aimed at strengthening the town’s infrastructure planning, Edgewood’s July 22 meeting centered on the proposed formation of two technical advisory committees: one focused on […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval County celebrates opening of dispatch center that can’t handle most 911 calls
Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County first responders to participate in National Night Out
Torrance County residents will have the opportunity to meet their local first responders during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Torrance […]
Posted inMoriarty
Vehicle fire temporarily closes Interstate 40 east of Moriarty
Sunday’s vehicle fire on eastbound Interstate 40, just east of Moriarty, led to a temporary shutdown and showcased the coordinated emergency response efforts that safeguard both residents and travelers. The […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico opens applications for $137 million in federal disaster recovery grants
New Mexico residents devastated by last year’s deadly wildfires and flooding can now begin the process to apply for $137 million in federal disaster recovery grants aimed at helping communities […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico Rep. pushes federal bill to prevent power line wildfires
A fallen aspen tree that downed a power line sparked New Mexico’s largest wildfire in state history in 2011, burning 156,000 acres in the Las Conchas Fire. Now, U.S. Rep. […]
Posted inCannabis, New Mexico
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era
New Mexico drivers stopped by police during the state’s brief marijuana decriminalization period could still have their vehicles searched without a warrant based on the smell of cannabis alone, the […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico families can save during back-to-school tax holiday weekend
New Mexico families preparing for the school year can save money this weekend while supporting local businesses during the state’s annual back-to-school tax holiday. The gross receipts tax holiday begins […]
Posted inNew Mexico
Trump approves federal disaster aid for Lincoln County flooding
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Lincoln County on Wednesday, unlocking federal funding to help residents recover from severe storms and flooding that killed three people and […]