U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has passed legislation that would deliver over $6.9 million in federal investments to New Mexico communities, marking a significant win for the state’s rural development and public safety initiatives. The funding, secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug […]
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Sen. Luján calls for quick RECA implementation as healthcare cuts threaten New Mexico victims
As the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test approaches this week, New Mexico radiation exposure victims are closer than ever to receiving federal compensation, but face new threats to their healthcare access from proposed Medicaid cuts. Senator Ben Ray Luján called for federal agencies to quickly establish guidelines for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act […]
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Local artists transform whimsical phrase into art at Placitas Library
Local artists are giving new meaning to the phrase “raining cats and dogs” with a colorful exhibition that opens this weekend at the Placitas Community Library. The “Raining Cats & Dogs” exhibit in the library’s Gracie Lee Community Room features work by more than a dozen artists from Placitas and surrounding areas, challenging them to […]
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An apple a day builds brighter futures: Homeschool ranch blends academics and outdoor learning
This back-to-school season, a ranch-style homeschooling program offers an alternative to traditional education. Apple Academy Homeschool, located in the East Mountains, blends traditional academics with hands-on ranch activities to create a new way of learning. Apple Academy was founded and is led by Allison Apple. “Our small program serves students from advanced Pre-K through 5th […]
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Mountainair Mayor offers updates ahead of upcoming Town Council meeting
Mayor Peter Nieto took to Facebook to share updates and clarification on two key topics ahead of Tuesday’s Town Council meeting: mosquito control efforts and a recent grant award for turf improvements. Nieto announced that mosquito spraying will not take place this summer due to high costs and poor timing. He said it is too […]
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Balloon Museum awarded grant for outdoor adventure exhibit
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program. This funding will support the next phase of its Outdoor Balloon Adventure, a project set to enhance the museum’s offerings with immersive, interactive experiences. The grant specifically targets the completion of the Sky Bridge […]
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When Is the Right Time to Ask the Hard Questions?
This is a heartbreaking column to write. But as the flood tragedies in Texas and New Mexico unfold, heartbreak is unavoidable. More families are reeling from the deaths of children, missing loved ones, and homes and lives destroyed. As I watched the crisis in Texas, my mind went back to childhood memories — when my […]
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Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation. The senator’s address comes as New Mexico and Texas grapple with deadly […]
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The countdown begins: Moriarty-Edgewood schools announce 2025-2026 back-to-school details
Families in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District can start preparing for the new academic year, as registration and important back-to-school events are already in motion ahead of the Aug. 4 start date. According to district officials, new and returning students must register online, with new students being required to upload shot records, a birth certificate and […]
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Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending
New Mexico has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration following devastating flash floods in Ruidoso that killed three people and damaged dozens of homes, but the state is still awaiting approval for the bulk of disaster assistance residents desperately need. The emergency declaration approved provides immediate federal personnel for life-saving activities like urban […]