By State Representative Kathleen Cates — In 2023, New Mexico unanimously passed HB 131, becoming the first state in the country to mandate private insurers to cover prosthetics and orthotics. Since then, 11 other states have filed similar laws. State Rep. Kathleen Cates was first elected in 2022 to represent State House District 44 […]
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Greater access to the Great Outdoors
A pair of Sandoval County projects will share in the latest round of state trail grants. Los Amigos de Valles Caldera and the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Tamaya Wellness Program will receive $46,000 and $99,999, respectively, from the Outdoor Recreation Division of the Economic Development Department of New Mexico. Los Amigos de Valles Caldera says […]
Posted inColumns & Columnists
Opinion: Voters will decide about paying legislators
If New Mexico legislators were paid a salary, what would you expect them to do that they have not been doing up till now? Triple Spaced Again Merilee Dannemann is a longtime New Mexico journalist. Her columns are posted at www.triplespacedagain.com. Comments are invited through her web site. New Mexico is the only state legislature […]
Posted inPlacitas
Placitas library hosts Spring Fling fundraiser Saturday
Placitas residents can stock up on spring plants, browse books and pick up homemade baked goods Saturday while supporting their local library at the Placitas Community Library’s annual Spring Fling. The community fundraiser runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the library, 453 Highway 165. The event is free and open to […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Drag Bingo fundraiser at The BLOCK kicks off Rio Rancho Pride celebrations
Rio Rancho’s first-ever Pride celebration is still over a month away, but local organizers are already rolling — with Drag Bingo and a one-of-a-kind dice raffle. The Imperial Sovereign Court of New Mexico hosts Drag Bingo with SHEnanigans on Friday, April 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE. […]
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From Entourage to early voting: Your essential Rio Rancho weekend guide
From the high-stakes mayoral runoff to the comedic stylings of an Emmy-winning actor, Rio Rancho residents face a packed schedule of civic and entertainment events this weekend. Civic Duty: Mayoral Runoff Election Last Day of Early Voting Comedy & Entertainment Quezada’s Comedy Club & Cantina Rio Rancho Events Center Community & Outdoors Share this story […]
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Shelter continues its work despite a devastating fire
By Mia Casas, KUNM News — On April 1, around 2:30 a.m., Pastor Joanne Landry and her family woke to crackling fire and shouting voices. The family escaped with their lives, but the church sanctuary of the Interfaith Bible Center next to their home is in shambles. This story was originally published by KUNM News, a community-powered […]
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Opinion: Things left undone
The 2026 legislative session is already a distant memory for most people—until a letter arrives from your state representative or senator describing all the wonderful things they accomplished. Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. My own representative […]
Posted inRio Rancho
High-flying thrills and stand-up laughs: Your Rio Rancho weekend preview
The City of Vision is kicking off April with a high-flying celebration as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters arrive in Rio Rancho, anchoring a weekend of professional comedy, local markets and youth STEM programs. From the hardwood of the Rio Rancho Events Center to community hubs on the city’s south side, here is what’s happening in […]
Posted inCorrales
Corrales gets fiber: Will Ezee deliver on promises of communication and cleanup?
Mayor Fred Hashimoto says he’s pleased that Ezee Fiber has made performance and transparency pledges to the village, but he wants to see if the company can deliver on those promises. Hashimoto told the Corrales Comment Ezee Fiber representatives met with village staff about a week ago to discuss the project. Among the commitments the […]