By Abby McDonald Sandia Casino has been renovating its bingo room to bring an updated gaming experience for all to enjoy. Thursday, the casino marked the grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a celebration that will last all weekend. The original opening of the Sandia Bingo was 41 years ago in a tent near […]
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How to explore Sandoval County by bike and train
By Riann Martinez, Rio Metro Regional Transit District If you’re looking for a new way to explore central New Mexico, why not combine a scenic train ride with a bike adventure? With the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and a looping network of cycling locations in Sandoval County, it’s easier than ever to hop off […]
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Will Tariffs Increase the Cost of Cars?
With inflation finally easing but interest rates still elevated, many New Mexicans are wondering: Is this a good time to buy a vehicle? Whether you’re in the market for a personal car, commercial fleet vehicle, or thinking about upgrading to an EV, the answer depends on timing, your financing options, and—more than ever—policy shifts like […]
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State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility
Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to open in-district legislative offices. In 2023, the Legislature approved funding for in-district offices, which New Mexico hasn’t had since gaining statehood in 1912. At a […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Pueblos
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]
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Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects
Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]
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Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico
Eligible New Mexico voters will now be automatically registered to vote when they complete a driver’s transaction with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This new measure, part of House Bill 4 (HB4), passed during the 2023 legislative session, aims to expand voting rights protections across the state. The automatic registration process will also ensure that […]
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What is and isn’t legal when ICE officers make an immigration arrest
By Arelis R. Hernández Undocumented immigrants are being swept off the streets by masked officersin plainclothes who refuse to give their names. Parents are being handcuffed in front of young children and escorted together onto buses and into detention centers. Officers are tackling people and smashing car windows as they make arrests. Videos of arrests […]
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Navajo Nation and New Mexico Department of Health ink historic data sharing agreement
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Navajo Nation officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), aiming to improve health outcomes for Tribal members by enhancing data sharing and public health coordination between both parties. The MOA grants the Navajo Nation expanded access to and the ability to analyze health data pertinent to […]
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Nearly 50 years of art: Hofmann duo featured at Wild Hearts Gallery
An exhibition titled “Karl and Mary Hofmann: A Magical Space” will be on display at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas from July 1 to August 3. The exhibition showcases painter/printmaker Karl Hofmann’s exploration of the division of space and light, as well as Mary Hofmann’s continuation of their nearly 50-year tradition of Hofmann pottery. Karl […]