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Posted inAlbuquerque, General Interest, Rio Rancho
New Mexico Environment Department temporarily relocates Albuquerque services to Rio Rancho
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has announced the temporary relocation of all public-facing and in-person services from its Albuquerque field office to its Rio Rancho location. Effective immediately, all […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Local Gov.
Uballez shifts strategy for mayoral race, says public financing ‘isn’t working’
Former US Attorney Alex Uballez announced Friday at a press conference in Barelas that he has qualified to be on the ballot for Albuquerque mayor and that his campaign will […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Albuquerque smoke shop owner arrested for murder of shoplifting suspect
An Albuquerque smoke shop owner was arrested for murder Thursday afternoon after fatally shooting an alleged shoplifter fleeing his store. According to Albuquerque Police and court records, officers were called […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Arts & Culture
Purloined paintings returning to New Mexico
A pair of paintings stolen decades ago have been found and returned home to New Mexico. Starting Friday, they’ll be on display so the public can view the pieces once […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Local Gov.
Tijeras Village Council to discuss well repairs
The Tijeras Village Council will discuss repairs needed at one of its wells when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday. The repairs needed at well 3 are anticipated to cost […]
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Interior Secretary will be coming to New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum will be visiting New Mexico in June and is expected to give the keynote address at the Western Governors Association meeting in Santa Fe. […]
Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety
Inmate dies at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center
An inmate at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) died Wednesday morning, despite life-saving efforts by staff and medical personnel. According to a press release from Bernalillo County, the […]
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How reliable was your electric utility in 2024?
Officials from the Public Service Company of New Mexico say electricity was available for the average customer more than 99% of the time last year, however, there were outages, including […]
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Education, youth, healthcare and community needs: Sen. Nava highlights core priorities at Bernalillo town hall
State Sen. Cindy Nava emphasized the importance of youth voices and public investment during a community-focused town hall at Bernalillo High School on May 28. The event marked Nava’s first […]