Lovelace Medical Group is expanding its healthcare footprint in the Albuquerque metro area with a new hybrid urgent and primary care facility in Bernalillo, scheduled to open in mid-December. The healthcare provider held a groundbreaking ceremony last month for the new Lovelace Urgent & Primary Care facility, located at 554 Venada Plaza Drive near NM […]
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Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children
The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters. The fatalities include a male, aged 40-50, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. All three were caught in the powerful current […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday the completion of broadband projects that have brought high-speed internet access to more than 500 rural locations in Cibola and McKinley counties. These initiatives, facilitated through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), aim to bridge the digital divide for families, students, and businesses in underserved areas. “Rural […]
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New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding
The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of “NM 1776,” a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. This commemoration aims to bridge a national historical moment with New Mexico’s rich and diverse history, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Sandoval Signpost
Placitas Library to commemorate 80th anniversary of Trinity explosion
The Placitas Community Library is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Trinity atomic explosion, a pivotal moment in human history that occurred on July 16, 1945, just 133 miles south of Placitas. This event, the first of hundreds of nuclear tests, led to the end of World War II within three weeks. Throughout the month, […]
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Veterans workshop to offer benefit assistance, legislative Q&A in Rio Rancho
New Mexico veterans are invited to a special workshop on July 16, hosted by the Legislative District Offices of Sen.Craig Brandt, Rep. Catherine Cullen and Rep. Alan Martinez. The event, taking place from 3-5 p.m., is designed to provide valuable resources and information regarding veteran benefits. Representatives from the Department of Veterans Services will be […]
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The future of undeveloped land
President Joe Biden proposed to protect 30% of all the land in America from development. The proposal was expressed as an executive order, but it was more like a goal, because the intention was to reach the goal by the year 2030. In working toward that goal, President Biden protected more land from development than […]
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Busy week of town meetings kicks off with budget and safety policy on Edgewood’s agenda
The Edgewood Town Commission will hold its next regular meeting on July 8, with major decisions on public safety, finances and community events on the agenda. A key item will be final approval of the town’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Resolution 2025-031 would formally adopt the FY2025–2026 budget, following weeks of review and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands. Perry currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Chaves County Commission and is a member of the Public Lands Committee for the National Association of […]
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From park to barn: Petting zoo pops up at Venus Park summer reading event
Edgewood families will have the chance to get up close and personal with a friendly mix of fuzzy, feathered and four-legged animals when the Milligan Ranch Petting Zoo comes to Venus Park on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Edgewood Community Library as part of its Color Our World summer […]