Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Uncategorized

Candidate Filing Day: New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge Heinrich and flip redrawn US House districts

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico. Businesswoman Nella Domenici, daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. […]

Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Welding Academy Blue Collar Tour makes stop at Moriarty High

On Tuesday, January 30, the Western Welding Academy Blue Collar Tour made a stop at Moriarty High School for the second year in a row.  The national touring trade expo and academy aims to connect with younger people interested in the trade career field of welding.  “As the only comprehensive high school in the East […]

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County secures money for roads and sheriff’s department

A last-minute dash to Santa Fe by Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall and Janice Barela, county manager, turned into $360,000 for the sheriff’s department and local roads. McCall and Barela were able to secure $200,000 for the county road department, the commissioner reported at its meeting Jan. 29, with another $160,000 earmarked for the sheriff’s […]

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County secures money for roads and sheriff’s department

A last-minute dash to Santa Fe by Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall and Janice Barela, county manager, turned into $360,000 for the sheriff’s department and local roads. McCall and Barela were able to secure $200,000 for the county road department, the commissioner reported at its meeting Jan. 29, with another $160,000 earmarked for the sheriff’s […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

Defendants Call for Dismissal of Wild Horses Ordinance Lawsuit

Defendants in a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to illegally remove free-roaming horses from public land on the east side of the Sandia Mountains have filed motions to dismiss the case, each citing improper venue. Wild Horse Observers Association, a Placitas-based non-profit, filed the 25-page lawsuit in Santa Fe County District Court in November against that […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

February Placitas Artist Series concert features string quartet

The music of string quartets will fill the air at the February 11 concert at Las PlacitasPresbyterian Church. The program was chosen by cellist, James Holland and violinist, Megan Holland. The Hollands will be joined by violinist David Felberg and violist Kim Fredenburgh, all of whom have been frequent participants in PAS concerts. The program […]