All three members of New Mexico’s all-Democratic delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives are vowing to vote against a Senate-brokered deal to reopen the federal government because it does not include an extension of tax credits that millions of Americans depend on to purchase health insurance. U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez and Teresa […]
Congress & Federal Gov.
Posted inLocal Government
Cousin candidates hold onto Tijeras Village Council seats
By Lauren Lifke Tijeras village councilors and cousins Matt Armenta and Johnathan Ortiz overtook their opponents on Election Day, holding onto their seats and beating out former mayor Gloria Chavez. The two were born and raised in Tijeras, and their families have resided in the area for generations. Ortiz said he was appointed to the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
On the pursuit of happiness
It’s affordability, stupid. The issue that propelled Republicans into the White House, the Senate and the House in the 2024 election effectively stiff-armed the GOP at the polls a year later. Voters sent a message to Republicans on Nov. 4: We voted for you last year to fix the economy. You did not understand the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Heinrich, Luján stand firm for health insurance cost fix as Senate moves forward with deal to reopen government
New Mexicans anxious about missing SNAP benefits or federal paychecks may get soon get some relief after a handful of Senate Democrats joined Republicans over the weekend in a deal to reopen the government, though New Mexico’s two U.S. senators did not go along, saying the deal abandons hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans facing […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Girl Scouts launch community food drive in East Mountain area
East Mountain Girl Scout troops are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 14 to help local families facing food insecurity. The drive accepts donations at four locations: Los Vecinos Community Center at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras, Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, Triangle Grocery at 12165 State Highway 14 […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho
Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho. The exhibition will feature 88 works from 31 artists in various mediums, along with prints, calendars and cards. The venue is located at 1650 Abrazo Road NE. A gala […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
District 5 update from Commissioner Olivas: Reports on housing investment, infrastructure projects
Bernalillo County Commission Chair Eric Olivas updated District 5 constituents this week on major housing investments, infrastructure improvements and legislative priorities affecting the East Mountains and Northeast Heights communities. The county has secured over $40 million in state funding for the BernCo Builds Community initiative, aimed at housing 1,000 individuals over the next two years. […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
APD officer dies by suicide after domestic violence investigation in Cedar Crest
A sworn Albuquerque Police Department officer died in custody early Wednesday after Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputies discovered him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while executing an arrest warrant on domestic violence charges, authorities said. The incident began Wednesday morning when a woman and her juvenile child fled to an East Mountains school to report […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
What Rio Rancho’s $80 million bond approval means for students
The overwhelming approval of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $80 million bond Tuesday means students across the district will learn in modernized buildings with improved safety features, expanded athletic facilities and new educational opportunities beginning next year. The measure passed with approximately 76% support, with 8,749 voting in favor and 2,738 against, according to unofficial results. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Pueblos
What Moriarty-Edgewood’s $20M bond approval means for students
Students across the Moriarty-Edgewood School District will learn in safer buildings with improved climate control and modern technology following voters’ approval Tuesday of a $20 million general obligation bond and two mill levies. The measures maintain current tax rates without increasing property taxes for residents, district officials said. For students at Edgewood Middle School, the […]