It’s a topic that won’t go away and has public health implications (in addition to the profoundly undesirable optics): The timely and proper removal of human feces located on public and private property. The issue has become increasingly worse as thousands are experiencing homelessness and living on the streets. Albuquerque City Councilors directed a series […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Councilors upset with city on feces removal efforts
It’s a topic that won’t go away and has public health implications (in addition to the profoundly undesirable optics): The timely and proper removal of human feces located on public and private property. The issue has become increasingly worse as thousands are experiencing homelessness and living on the streets. Albuquerque City Councilors directed a series […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education, Politics & Elections
APS will not comply with Trump immigration efforts
In light of new federal policies that could lead to immigration raids at schools, Albuquerque Public Schools is trying to reassure students’ families that the district remains focused on caring for students in its charge. “Recent pronouncements on the national stage have prompted many pertinent questions about how Albuquerque Public Schools handles immigration-related issues,” states […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education, Politics & Elections
APS will not comply with Trump immigration efforts
In light of new federal policies that could lead to immigration raids at schools, Albuquerque Public Schools is trying to reassure students’ families that the district remains focused on caring for students in its charge. “Recent pronouncements on the national stage have prompted many pertinent questions about how Albuquerque Public Schools handles immigration-related issues,” states […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Feds Charge, Arrest Operator of Cannabis Facilities Near Estancia
By Kevin Hendricks A two-time Navajo Nation presidential candidate who is linked to two cannabis greenhouse operations that were raided by multiple law enforcement agencies Jan. 23 is facing a slew of federal charges. Federal authorities arrested Dineh Benally, who operates the Nihooka Dine Earthly People Church operation near Estancia, in Los Lunas the day […]
Posted inSandoval County, santa-ana-pueblo
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Receives Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award
By Sandoval Signpost Staff The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Choice Award by Smart Meetings magazine. The award recognizes the resort’s excellence in hospitality and meeting accommodations. Chrisie Smith, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Events, expressed the resort’s pride in receiving the award and […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Programmed Fires at Red Canyon Campground Rescheduled
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands’ Mountainair Ranger District (NF & NGs) strategy to burn an area near the Upper Red Canyon Campground in the Manzano Mountains has been postponed due to unfavorable conditions. As explained by the New Mexico Fire Information website, the area, around 12 miles northwest of Mountainair, was initially scheduled […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, rio-rancho, Sandoval County
Sandoval County legislators discuss their 2025 legislative agendas
Editor’s note: This is a series profiling our local state legislators, their priorities and issues impacting our Sandoval County throughout the 60-day Legislative Session. Read more online. By Jesse Jones State Rep. Kathleen Cates, a Rio Rancho Democrat, is fresh off her reelection for District 44 and just began her second term. She said she […]
Opinion
There’s No Mystery About Malpractice
This commentary was submitted by Merilee Dannemann We can’t take action on the medical malpractice issue, said Rep. Liz Thomson, because we don’t have data. You’ve got to be kidding, I muttered. Thomson made this comment to a standing-room-only audience at a pre-legislature town hall where she was one of eight legislators on stage. It […]
Posted inSandoval County
Rural Electric Cooperatives say They Need Their Own Rules for Connecting to the Grid
By Hannah Grover Rural electric cooperatives say they should not be subject to the same interconnection rules as the investor-owned utilities. Interconnection is an important topic in part because it deals with how renewable energy projects such as solar arrays connect to the grid. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Thursday unanimously approved opening […]