Submitted by the Las Placitas Association WELCOME PREP (Placitas Resiliance and Emergency Preparedness Alliance) Las Placitas Association is thrilled to welcome another “boots on the ground” organization tackling the issue of emergency preparedness in Placitas. Placitas is considered a community at high risk for wildfire. Many have worked over the years to bring about programs […]
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Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future
Submitted by Senator Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas New Mexico’s capital outlay efforts have fueled remarkable progress on projects throughout the state. We have replaced aging infrastructure and built new roads, dams, and public buildings. In turn, the construction activity has spurred economic activity through high-paying construction jobs and the purchase of equipment and supplies. But […]
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Two New Mexico projects could bring $160M in federal funding for quantum technology and water innovation
Two New Mexico-led initiatives are competing for up to $160 million in federal funding that could create thousands of high-paying jobs and position the state as a national leader in quantum technology and water innovation. The Quantum Moonshot and Energized Watershed projects were named among just 29 semifinalists nationwide in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s […]
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Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote
Over $69 million in federal funding for New Mexico infrastructure, housing assistance for 11,000+ families and tribal programs cleared a key Senate committee hurdle last week, bringing the state closer to receiving critical investments in water systems, housing and economic development. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich secured over $69 million for New Mexico projects and programs […]
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New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Josh Lee, Las Cruces, New Mexico This report is original reporting by a New Mexico-based independent journalist with support NMreports.org and its readers and sponsors. The Catholic Church’s handling of decades-old […]
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Barrie Gaines Barber April 21, 1940 – April 17, 2025
Barrie Barber, 84, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 17,2025. Born April 21, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, Barrie was the eldest of five children. In 1964, Barrie married Barbara, and they had two children, Barrie Jr. and Michele. Following their divorce, he met Judith Rice while working at Buick. Barrie and Judithwere […]
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Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House
Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke says she loves New Mexico and wants to be part of lifting the state that has given her multiple opportunities to meet its full potential. Okpareke is running as a Republican candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat in next year’s election, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Okpareke, 41, lives […]
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Medicare 101
Submitted by Brenda Murray, a senior health advocate from Edgewood Medicare was introduced in 1965, but despite its long history still seems intimidating to many. If you find Medicare confusing, you are not alone. This article is meant to provide some basics about what Medicare does and does not do, its costs and how to […]
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University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large
Updates and Related Content Check back often for updates on this developing story. A shooting at the University of New Mexico’s central Albuquerque campus has left one person dead and another injured, prompting an emergency campus closure and a large-scale police response. In the early hours of Friday morning, UNM Police Department (UNMPD) responded to […]
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Video: Ruidoso avoids more tragedy as flash flood prompts 5 rescues
Emergency responders successfully rescued all five people trapped by Thursday’s flash flooding in Ruidoso, marking a far less severe event than the deadly flooding that killed three residents just 16 days ago. Heavy monsoon rainfall caused a major flash flood near the village of Ruidoso on Thursday afternoon, with the Rio Ruidoso cresting at 12.5 […]