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Tijeras company faces fines after shrapnel exposure incident
An engineering and manufacturing company based in Tijeras is facing more than $12,000 in state fines after a workplace safety inspection uncovered multiple safety violations that exposed workers to flying […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Heinrich secures $12.5 million for New Mexico in Senate Appropriations bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that would deliver more than $12.5 million in federal funding to New Mexico, including $7.73 million in direct project funding secured by Sen. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Rio Rancho
Hundreds of Rio Rancho students hit by federal funding delay
Rio Rancho Public Schools leaders are seeking ways to absorb the loss of about $780,000 in federal aid due to a pause in payments. RRPS Spokesperson Wyndham Kemsley said the […]
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.
N.M. State Land Office sets new records with first oil and gas lease auction at 25% royalty rate
The New Mexico State Land Office has announced a historic achievement, auctioning oil and gas leases at a new 25% royalty rate for the first time, a change championed by […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Luján secures $6.9 Million in federal funding for New Mexico communities
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has passed legislation that would deliver over $6.9 million in federal investments to New Mexico communities, marking a […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Sen. Luján calls for quick RECA implementation as healthcare cuts threaten New Mexico victims
As the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test approaches this week, New Mexico radiation exposure victims are closer than ever to receiving federal compensation, but face new threats to their […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Local artists transform whimsical phrase into art at Placitas Library
Local artists are giving new meaning to the phrase “raining cats and dogs” with a colorful exhibition that opens this weekend at the Placitas Community Library. The “Raining Cats & […]
Posted inEast Mountains
An apple a day builds brighter futures: Homeschool ranch blends academics and outdoor learning
This back-to-school season, a ranch-style homeschooling program offers an alternative to traditional education. Apple Academy Homeschool, located in the East Mountains, blends traditional academics with hands-on ranch activities to create […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Mountainair Mayor offers updates ahead of upcoming Town Council meeting
Mayor Peter Nieto took to Facebook to share updates and clarification on two key topics ahead of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting: mosquito control efforts and a recent grant award for […]