This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s. The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more. The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s […]
Housing & Homelessness
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
By TRÂN NGUYỄN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. Newsom’s order is aimed at the thousands of tents and makeshift […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
Homelessness has increased by 50%; affordable housing is scarce
There are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people in New Mexico who experience homelessness each year; there is a shortage of 32,000 low-income rental housing units; and there are more than 40,000 housing units across the state in need of rehabilitation, such as a functioning kitchen or adequate plumbing. New Mexico’s urgent need for affordable […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Will Higher Pay Rates Bring Cops to Mountainair?
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has called a special Town Council meeting to discuss hiring a police force. Currently, the town has no police officers. At the meeting, the mayor plans to request approval to update the pay scale to entice applicants. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in the Council […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Moriarty Gets a New Postmaster
The United States Postal Service announced Sarah Earnest as the new Moriarty Postmaster. Earnest began her postal career in nearby Estancia as a part-time clerk in 2018. Since then, she served as an acting supervisor in Santa Fe and as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in Cuba, Estancia and Placitas post offices. While in Placitas, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Moriarty Gets a New Postmaster
The United States Postal Service announced Sarah Earnest as the new Moriarty Postmaster. Earnest began her postal career in nearby Estancia as a part-time clerk in 2018. Since then, she served as an acting supervisor in Santa Fe and as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in Cuba, Estancia and Placitas post offices. While in Placitas, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘As Long as This Well Holds Up, We’ll Have Enough Water’
Of the two primary water wells for the Town of Estancia, one is not producing as much water as the town needs. According to Mayor Nathan Dial, it’s not the critical situation it was last week, but it is tenuous. The mayor said the tanks are still not full, but town residents no longer need […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
‘As Long as This Well Holds Up, We’ll Have Enough Water’
Of the two primary water wells for the Town of Estancia, one is not producing as much water as the town needs. According to Mayor Nathan Dial, it’s not the critical situation it was last week, but it is tenuous. The mayor said the tanks are still not full, but town residents no longer need […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Over $15 Million in Rural Development Projects Could Be Coming to NM
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. This legislation includes over $15 million in investments for 18 projects across New Mexico. “We maintained our full support for vital nutrition programs like WIC […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Over $15 Million in Rural Development Projects Could Be Coming to NM
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. This legislation includes over $15 million in investments for 18 projects across New Mexico. “We maintained our full support for vital nutrition programs like WIC […]