Internet provider Sparklight announced Monday it will donate money to a local food pantry through a new customer referral program that rewards both existing and new customers. The “Connections That Give Back” campaign, which runs from Sept. 8 to Oct. 6, will give $50 prepaid cards to both the referring customer and their friend when […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Moriarty gets ready for its biggest Pinto Bean Fiesta ever
By Connor Currier With harvest season in full swing, the City of Moriarty is preparing for one of its most beloved and long-standing traditions. The Pinto Bean Fiesta is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 27. This year’s celebration is shaping up to be the biggest in the festival’s decades-long history. Mayor Brandon Webb, […]
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New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event set for September in Edgewood
New Mexico’s largest pet adoption event will bring together rescue organizations from across the state for a day of music, food and finding forever homes for animals in need. Woofstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venus Park, located at 151 NM 344 in Edgewood. The multi-agency […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Bernalillo County offers free pickleball at Vista Grande Community Center
Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is offering free pickleball sessions at the Vista Grande Community Center, providing residents with regular opportunities to play the increasingly popular racquet sport. The program runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the facility located at 15 La Madera Road in […]
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Bernalillo County launches monthly Kids Night Out program
Bernalillo County will begin offering a monthly Kids Night Out program starting Friday, providing parents with a supervised evening activity for children while giving adults a night off. The program launches Sept. 5 at the Los Vecinos Community Center, located at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras. Sessions will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on the […]
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Estancia community to host 9/11 memorial service
The Estancia Public Library, in partnership with the Estancia Fire/EMS Department and Estancia Police Department, will host a memorial service on Sept. 11 to honor the victims and first responder heroes of the terrorist attacks in 2001. The commemorative event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Estancia Public Library. The […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to a close. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2006 Grande Blvd SE, will allow dogs to take one final swim before […]
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Placitas Chamber to host chili cook-off fundraiser for 4H Club
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a chili cook-off this month to raise funds for a local youth organization. The event is scheduled for Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at La Puerta Real Estate Service LLC, located at 1 Ridge Court on the back patio. Participants are encouraged to prepare and bring […]
Posted inEnergy, Housing & Homelessness
Oil and Gas Forecast for New Mexico’s San Juan Basin: Going, Going …
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Estancia resolves water crisis after community-wide emergency response
The Town of Estancia has successfully restored water service after a critical shortage forced emergency conservation measures and community-wide assistance in mid-August, according to a memo from Mayor Nathan Dial. The crisis reached its peak on Aug. 11-12, when storage tanks dropped to critically low levels, prompting officials to ask residents to conserve water and […]