By Matthew Reichbach Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez is collecting seed money for public financing for a mayoral run. Sanchez sent a text to supporters and set up a donation page for a campaign website as he seeks to step up to the mayor’s office. Sanchez confirmed to City Desk ABQ that he was collecting […]
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Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
U.S. Eagle Credit Union announces partnership to aid in sustainability efforts
Staff report U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union has announced a partnership with Tree New Mexico to support environmental sustainability through the enrollment of eStatements. The digital version of account statements allows the documentation to be received online rather than through mail, which brings environmental benefits by creating online access through the customer’s banking portal. As […]
Posted inSandoval County
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025
Staff report Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument has been recognized as one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025, according to an announcement made recently. The monument, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, is among 100 destinations worldwide to receive this honor. Known for its distinctive cone-shaped tent rock formations, or hoodoos, which range […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Gov.
Should Edgewood police officers receive a pay increase?
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Posted inEdgewood, Local Gov.
Should Edgewood police officers receive a pay increase?
By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Police Department is asking to increase its employees’ pay by $10 an hour. The Town Commission discussed this request last week, but ultimately chose to postpone action until a future special meeting. That special meeting will be preceded by a workshop to better understand how the pay increases fit in […]
Posted inrio-rancho, Sandoval County
Twin musicians from Cleveland High win scholarship awards
Staff report The Albuquerque Concert Band will present its annual Bruce Kroken Scholarship Award Concert on April 6 from 3- 4 p.m. at the Eldorado High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the public. This year’s concert will feature performances by two scholarship winners, twin brothers Adrian and Davion Hein from […]
Posted inEdgewood, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
This post was originally published on this site Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state is exempt from this […]
Posted inEdgewood, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As a gun safety advocate, I have learned that many people think our state is exempt from this crisis. But it’s not. Living in a rural […]
Posted inCommunity Content, East Mountains
The rise and fall of Sandia Man Cave
This article is provided by the East Mountain Historical Society. Learn more at eastmountainhistory.org By Rick Holben, East Mountain Historical Society Reports of caves being explored in the Sandia Mountains go back to at least to the turn of the last century, generally in connection with people exploring for mining locations or commercially useable guano deposits. […]
Posted inSandoval County, Uncategorized
Hump day in Bernalillo: Camel Corps to visit Coronado Historic Site
Staff report The Texas Camel Corps will be at Coronado Historic Site in Bernalillo on April 12 at 10 a.m. The family-friendly event, presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites, will feature activities such as tinsmith, coiled pottery, silversmith, and leather demonstrations, storytelling, and talks by Doug […]