New Mexico officials announced Tuesday a new pilot grant program that will award up to $100,000 to state-authorized arts and cultural districts to boost local creative economies. The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts Pilot Grant Program will distribute grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 to the state’s 10 designated arts districts. Applications are being […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Rep. Vasquez warns of rural health crisis in Carlsbad visit, Slams GOP Medicaid cuts
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez this week visited Carlsbad Medical Center and hosted a roundtable with disability service provider CARC, Inc., highlighting what he called the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts tied to the new Republican tax law. The tax law, passed in July, slashes Medicaid funding and threatens health care coverage for more than 110,000 […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement
Rio Rancho drivers face increased traffic enforcement and steeper fines as students return to school, with police promising “no warnings, no excuses” for violations. The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Two arrested on arson charges as Mountainair mayor urges community to report crimes
Two individuals have been arrested and charged with arson in connection with recent fires that have plagued the small Torrance County community of Mountainair, Mayor Peter Nieto announced in a letter to residents this week. According to the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began after the Mountainair Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office responded to […]
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Town of Edgewood announces August ‘Dumpster Days’ for residents
The Town of Edgewood will host its “Dumpster Days” event on August 16-17, providing residents with a convenient opportunity to dispose of bulk household items and debris. The community service event will take place at the Roads Department facility located at 20 Municipal Way. Residents must bring valid identification to participate in the program, which […]
Posted inMusic, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season
Two Rio Rancho community choruses are casting a wide net for new members as they prepare to launch their 2025 season next month. The Rio Rancho Youth Chorus and Children’s Chorus of Rio Rancho will hold their first rehearsal and informational meeting on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Star Heights Recreation Center. The Children’s Chorus, […]
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State lawsuit escalates ‘forever chemical’ dispute with Air Force
The state of New Mexico is suing the U.S. Air Force over decades of toxic “forever chemicals” contamination at Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases and for failing to take adequate responsibility for the cleanup. The lawsuit, filed in June by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the state Attorney General’s Office, marks a […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Free back-to-school vaccinations available statewide in New Mexico this month
New Mexico families can get their children caught up on required school vaccinations at no cost through dozens of Got Shots clinics operating statewide this August, the New Mexico Department of Health announced Tuesday. The timing coincides with National Immunization Awareness Month and comes as New Mexico continues responding to an ongoing measles outbreak that […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Sen. Heinrich leads fight to halt federal job cuts threatening New Mexico’s $9 billion lab economy
New Mexico’s senior senator is leading national legislation to halt federal workforce cuts that threaten thousands of jobs at Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories, which pump nearly $9 billion into the state’s economy annually and employ about 30,000 New Mexicans. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, […]
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Bull Bash returns to Historic Route 66 in Edgewood this weekend
Edgewood residents can watch bull riding competitions and youth rodeo events Saturday as the 5th Annual Bull Bash On Old 66 brings professional riders and $8,000 in prize money to the community. The event takes place Saturday at 2234 Historic Route 66 in Edgewood, featuring a youth rodeo at 10 a.m. and main competition at […]