The Town of Edgewood will host two back-to-back community events Saturday, Sept. 20, at Venus Park, combining the state’s largest pet adoption event with the debut of a new summer festival. Woofstock, described by town officials as New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event, will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature 15 adoption […]
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East Mountains Celebration returns this weekend with car show, live music
Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas will host the annual East Mountains Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center. The free community event at 15 La Madera Road will feature live entertainment by Grant Knoxlyn, along with the annual car show presented by the Village of Tijeras. […]
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Soil conservation district to host free workshop on regenerative grazing
The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free hands-on workshop on regenerative grazing with goats and sheep on Sept. 20 at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. The workshop, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will focus on how livestock grazing can improve soil health and serve as a wildfire prevention tool. […]
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‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death
After a private equity cash-out and paying millions in CEO bonuses, Genesis Health tells a bankruptcy court it can’t afford to pay $259 million in malpractice costs
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800 days without basic nursing care: Nursing home lawsuit alleges neglect in troubled Bloomfield facility
After a private equity cash-out and paying millions in CEO bonuses, Genesis Health tells a bankruptcy court it can’t afford to pay $259 million in malpractice costs
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Private equity, public harm: Genesis seeks bankruptcy to avoid accountability for staffing, neglect and deaths in New Mexico nursing homes
After a private equity cash-out and paying millions in CEO bonuses, Genesis Health tells a bankruptcy court it can’t afford to pay $259 million in malpractice costs
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Gov. Lujan Grisham proclaims Sept. 13 as New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, as the inaugural “New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day,” establishing an annual statewide initiative to combat food insecurity across the state. The proclamation recognizes the efforts of District 40 Lions Clubs, which serve communities throughout New Mexico, and creates a permanent platform for community action […]
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Tijeras to host final summer concert Saturday
The Village of Tijeras will present its final summer concert of the season Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Luis Garcia Park & Veterans Memorial. The free outdoor event will feature live music by Misdemeaner and will include food and beverages for attendees. Rock Canyon Hard Cider will sponsor a beer tent at the […]
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THE BLOCK to celebrate first anniversary with day-long festival
THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, will mark its first anniversary Saturday with a celebration featuring live entertainment, face painting and roaming magic shows. The anniversary event runs from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 13, with activities scheduled throughout the day for families and community members. Face painting will be available from noon to […]
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Wildlife West Nature Park to host 9/11 memorial service with nationwide dove release
Wildlife West Nature Park will join communities across the nation Thursday morning in a solemn tribute to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept.11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The memorial service begins at 9:30 a.m. at the nature park in Edgewood and will feature a white dove release conducted simultaneously with similar ceremonies from coast to […]