Village Cannabis, Sandoval County’s newest dispensary, opened Nov. 6 in Placitas at Homestead Village, offering a convenient spot to find cannabis products in the heart of the community. Janet Goodman, a longtime Placitas resident, retired after 38 years from corrections in New Mexico and Texas. She swapped her badge for buds when she was inspired […]
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Solomon Peña trial postponed following conflict between defendant and attorney
Jury selection in a high-profile criminal case was postponed Monday due to a conflict between defendant Solomon Peña and his attorney. Trial had been set to begin Monday for the former Republican candidate, who is accused of coordinating a series of shootings nearly two years ago that targeted Democratic lawmakers. Peña’s now-former attorney Elizabeth Honce […]
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BernCo commissioner seeks pot parity
A Bernalillo County commissioner is looking to make things more fair for county employees who use cannabis outside work hours. Commissioner Eric Olivas told City Desk ABQ he plans to introduce legislation that would treat off-duty use of recreational cannabis in the same way as off-duty alcohol use. He called it a basic rights issue. […]
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Community leaders show support for health care workers union
The United Health Professionals New Mexico, which represents University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, hosted a community forum in Rio Rancho on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates and County Commissioner Katherine Bruch were among the guest speakers for […]
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Are fluoride levels in ABQ’s water safe?
According to new research, extreme levels of fluoride in drinking water could be associated with lower IQ in children, but according to local water officials, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County’s fluoride levels are still safe for residents. In its “Monograph on the State of Science Concerning Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopment and Cognition,” the National Toxicology Program, […]
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Hendricks is the new editor of Sandoval Signpost
Kevin Hendricks, a seasoned veteran of Albuquerque metro area newsrooms, has been appointed as the editor of The Sandoval Signpost, Corrales Comment and The Independent News. Hendricks has spent the past 17+ years working in newsrooms with the Albuquerque Journal and Rio Rancho Observer. Hendricks was born and raised in Albuquerque and has lived in […]
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Softening the workforce shortage squeeze
Construction projects across the state are booming, but contractors say finding enough skilled laborers to fill positions is a chronic challenge. The workforce shortages often cause project delays and increased costs — issues that have motivated officials to propose a fix in Albuquerque. The Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance would require contractors to dedicate 15% of a […]
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Union to Hold Community Forum on Quality, Accountability of Care at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
The United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, will be hosting a community forum on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability. Scheduled to speak are Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates, County Commissioner Katherine […]
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Contention brewing over zoning change in University area
Albuquerque property owner Augustine Grace wants to convert two of his adjacent residential properties near the University area into a new coffee shop but after pushback from a neighborhood association, the future of the project is in the hands of City Council. At their meeting Monday, city councilors will hear from Grace about his proposal […]
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Victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks honored in Rio Rancho
The 2,977 lives that were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania were remembered and honored at an emotional ceremony at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho on the 23rd anniversary of the attacks. Dozens of people attended the moving ceremony that kicked off with words […]