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Opinion: Things left undone

The 2026 legislative session is already a distant memory for most peopleโ€”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 […]

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Corrales Garden Tour returns May 16 with focus on sustainable desert growing

Corrales gardeners curious about growing food, capturing rainwater or outsmarting pests without chemicals can get a close-up look at five working properties during the 2026 Corrales Garden Tour on May 16. The self-guided tour runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners will serve as docents at each property, and sustainability experts […]

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Commentary: Ethical rules apply to judges and judicial candidates in New Mexico

Karl Refisteck is the director of New Mexico’s Administrative Office of the Courts, which oversees operations of the state’s court system. By Karl Reifsteck, Administrative Office of the Courts — The founders of our nation viewed a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary as a cornerstone for the government they envisioned 250 years ago when breaking […]

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Sandoval County animal shelter wins $9,500 for holiday adoption program

Sandoval County’s animal shelter is $9,500 richer after earning recognition for its holiday adoption efforts โ€” money that will go directly toward getting more pets ready for their forever homes. The county’s Animal Care Services received an $8,500 award from the Helen Woodward/Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays Initiative, which recognizes shelters that boost adoption […]