Prospective candidates for municipal offices in Tijeras, Edgewood, Moriarty, Estancia and Mountainair will have nine hours on Tuesday to file their declarations of candidacy for the Nov. 4 regular local election. According to the official proclamation issued by New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, filing opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 […]
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Sixth annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival returns to Edgewood this weekend
The sixth annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival will transform Edgewood into a swashbuckling spectacle this weekend, Aug. 23-24, featuring five stages of entertainment, historical demonstrations and family-friendly activities at Wildlife West Nature Park. Festival organizers said tickets remain available for the two-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 […]
New Mexico had no new measles cases this week, Texas declares end to their outbreak
Has New Mexico won the measles war? It’s too soon to tell but all signs are trending in the right direction, according to the latest data released by the state’s Department of Health on Thursday. Over the previous seven days, the state reported no new measles cases, the first time that has happened this month, […]
New Mexico to distribute $120 million for housing, homelessness programs
New Mexico will distribute $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across the state beginning this month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will oversee the distribution, which aims to expand affordable housing options while reducing homelessness and improving public safety, according to […]
Edgewood hosting Labor Day Bash at Venus Park
By Connor Currier The Town of Edgewood will hold a Labor Day Bash in honor of the community’s hard work. On Aug. 29, all residents of Edgewood are invited to a Friday night of celebration at Venus Park from 6-9 p.m. The town will host an entertaining family-friendly event starting off the three-Day Weekend. Expect […]
Level up your money smarts at Placitas library
The Placitas Community Library will offer two financial education programs this fall, led by local wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The first program, “Protecting Yourself From Financial Scams,” will be held Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. The session will address the rising threat of financial fraud and provide strategies for […]
$312 million solar project now online in Rio Rancho
A 190-megawatt solar and battery storage facility has begun operations in Rio Rancho, marking one of the largest utility-scale energy storage installations in the region. Exus Renewables North America completed the $312 million TAG Solar + Storage project on 1,000 acres in Sandoval County. The facility combines 140 megawatts of solar generation with 50 megawatts […]
Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue
While Texas has officially ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, New Mexico continues reporting infections across nine counties, though some may be approaching the threshold for declaring their local outbreaks over.
Range Cafe cuts dinner service at four locations amid economic pressures
The Range Cafe, a 33-year-old New Mexico culinary institution, has eliminated dinner service at four of its six locations as the locally-owned restaurant chain adapts to rising costs and changing customer patterns that have squeezed restaurants statewide. Only breakfast and lunch will be served at Range Cafe locations on Central Avenue, Rio Grande Boulevard, Wyoming […]
Habitat for Humanity opens new donation center in Rio Rancho
Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity will hold a grand opening Saturday for its new donation drop-off center in Rio Rancho, expanding the organization’s reach into Sandoval County. The center at 1525 Stephanie Road SE, Unit 207, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the official ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. […]
