Staff report PNM is alerting customers to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for several parts of the state, prompting PNM to adjust system settings to mitigate the risk of power lines […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Edgewood, Environment & Climate
Water Planning Committee expresses concerns about Campbell Ranch
By Hannah Grover Members of the Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee expressed concerns during an April meeting about how a proposed subdivision could impact water resources in the East Mountains. The proposed Campbell Ranch development could lead to 4,000 new homes as well as two golf courses being built in the East Mountains area. The […]
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Water Planning Committee expresses concerns about Campbell Ranch
By Hannah Grover Members of the Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee expressed concerns during an April meeting about how a proposed subdivision could impact water resources in the East Mountains. The proposed Campbell Ranch development could lead to 4,000 new homes as well as two golf courses being built in the East Mountains area. The […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Environment & Climate
Bernalillo County helps East Mountains residents clean up with free disposal events
Staff report Bernalillo County is offering free dumping weekends and spring green waste days at the East Mountain Transfer Station for county residents living outside Albuquerque city limits. Free Dumping Weekends are set for May 17-18 and June 21-22, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can dispose of eligible waste free of charge. Following […]
Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Environment & Climate
Bernalillo County releases stormwater management guidance for solar projects
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Posted inEdgewood, Edgewood, Environment & Climate
Strong winds knock out power in East Mountains
By Kevin Hendricks PNM crews responded to multiple weather-related power outages throughout its service areas Tuesday as strong winds wreaked havoc across the state. By 3 p.m. Tuesday, PNM’s outage map showed dozens of power outages affecting over 6,500 customers, including over 1,000 near Edgewood, 500 in Cedar Crest and over 2,000 in Sandoval County. […]
Posted inEdgewood, Edgewood | nm.news, Environment & Climate
Strong winds knock out power in East Mountains
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Madrid hatmakers launch fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief effort
By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]
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Madrid hatmakers launch fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief effort
By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Environment & Climate
PNM again considering cutting the power in the East Mountains
The Public Service Company of New Mexico is again considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the East Mountains on March 18. Earlier this month, PNM announced plans to shut off power to 10,000 customers in the East Mountains due to high wind conditions that could create a fire risk. Later that same day, PNM […]