The League of Women Voters of New Mexico criticized the resignations of two Democratic legislators from a state redistricting task force, saying their departure reflects an “unwillingness to engage in dialogue on critical issues.” Sen. Harold Pope and Rep. Cristina Parajón resigned from the 2025 Redistricting Task Force on Monday, in a move Republican Sen. […]
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Rio Rancho postpones Chamisa Hills development vote for second time
The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously postponed a vote on the controversial Chamisa Hills Master Plan for the second time in three months during its Aug. 14 meeting, pushing the decision to Sept. 11. The delay came at the request of city staff, who said they needed more time to review information provided by RR […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Pueblos
New Mexico projects $485 million revenue increase despite federal budget cuts
New Mexico is projected to see nearly half a billion dollars in additional revenue for fiscal year 2027 despite expected cuts from federal legislation, state economists announced Tuesday during a Legislative Finance Committee meeting. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) projects $14.11 billion in General Fund revenue for fiscal year 2027, representing a $485 million […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood hosting Labor Day Bash at Venus Park
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will hold a Labor Day Bash in honor of the community’s hard work. On Aug. 29, all residents of Edgewood are invited to a Friday night of celebration at Venus Park from 6-9 p.m. The town will host an entertaining family-friendly event starting off the three-Day Weekend. Expect […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Level up your money smarts at Placitas library
The Placitas Community Library will offer two financial education programs this fall, led by local wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The first program, “Protecting Yourself From Financial Scams,” will be held Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The session will address the rising threat of financial fraud and provide strategies for […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
$312 million solar project now online in Rio Rancho
A 190-megawatt solar and battery storage facility has begun operations in Rio Rancho, marking one of the largest utility-scale energy storage installations in the region. Exus Renewables North America completed the $312 million TAG Solar + Storage project on 1,000 acres in Sandoval County. The facility combines 140 megawatts of solar generation with 50 megawatts […]
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Special Saturday meeting: Edgewood Commission addresses soccer storage, Animal Welfare Board
The Town of Edgewood Commission approved storage space for youth soccer equipment and appointed two new members to the Animal Welfare Advisory Board during a special Saturday afternoon meeting on Aug. 16. The commission unanimously approved allowing the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to place an 8×20 storage container at Venus Park as part of […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov.
Two Albuquerque Democrats quit Fair Districts Task Force over gerrymandering concerns
Two prominent Albuquerque legislators resigned from New Mexico’s Fair Districts Task Force on Monday, citing frustration that the state is pursuing redistricting reform while other states engage in partisan gerrymandering with impunity. State Sen. Harold Pope Jr. and Rep. Cristina Parajón both stepped down from the task force effective immediately, one day before the group’s […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue
While Texas has officially ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, New Mexico continues reporting infections across nine counties, though some may be approaching the threshold for declaring their local outbreaks over.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Workplace hazards lead to penalties for Hurley municipal departments
Municipal facilities in Hurley, a town in Grant County, are facing steep penalties after workplace safety inspections uncovered hazards ranging from fire risks to unmarked electrical panels and missing chemical safety protocols. The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA) issued the citations following Jan. 22 inspections of the Hurley […]