New Mexico Pinon Coffee, the state’s largest coffee roaster, has voluntarily recalled 154 units of its Dark Pinon Single Serve 10-count coffee pods after a manufacturing defect could allow ink to contaminate the coffee during brewing. The recall affects products with lot code 251749, UPC 812361033081, and a best-by date of May 8, 2026. The […]
Housing & Homelessness
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Torrance County Fair to bring smiles to faces in August
It’s almost time for the Torrance County Fair — an opportunity for families to enjoy time together and for children to show off their 4-H or Future Farmers of America projects. The fair royalty will be selected during a contest at 2 p.m. Aug. 3, with registration occurring an hour before the event. Participating in […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Lovelace to open new hybrid healthcare facility in Bernalillo
Lovelace Medical Group is expanding its healthcare footprint in the Albuquerque metro area with a new hybrid urgent and primary care facility in Bernalillo, scheduled to open in mid-December. The healthcare provider held a groundbreaking ceremony last month for the new Lovelace Urgent & Primary Care facility, located at 554 Venada Plaza Drive near NM […]
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Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence
Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of Nonviolence series, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the east parking lot, with the film starting at 8 p.m. The drive-in marks the third movie […]
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Sing, dance and bid: Mountainair will host second annual talent show and silent auction
The Manzano Mountain Arts Council is inviting the community to an afternoon of local talent and family fun at the Second Annual Community Talent Show and Silent Auction, set for July 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the MMAC Center. Held at 101 E. Broadway, at the corner of US 60 and NM 55, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Sandoval Signpost
Placitas Library to commemorate 80th anniversary of Trinity explosion
The Placitas Community Library is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Trinity atomic explosion, a pivotal moment in human history that occurred on July 16, 1945, just 133 miles south of Placitas. This event, the first of hundreds of nuclear tests, led to the end of World War II within three weeks. Throughout the month, […]
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Health officials issue West Nile Virus warning for New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the peak season for West Nile virus approaches. While no human cases have been reported in New Mexico this year, recent rains have created ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. “Infected mosquitoes can transmit several diseases to humans, including West Nile virus, […]
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From park to barn: Petting zoo pops up at Venus Park summer reading event
Edgewood families will have the chance to get up close and personal with a friendly mix of fuzzy, feathered and four-legged animals when the Milligan Ranch Petting Zoo comes to Venus Park on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Edgewood Community Library as part of its Color Our World summer […]
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Navajo Nation and New Mexico Department of Health ink historic data sharing agreement
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Navajo Nation officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), aiming to improve health outcomes for Tribal members by enhancing data sharing and public health coordination between both parties. The MOA grants the Navajo Nation expanded access to and the ability to analyze health data pertinent to […]
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Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center
By Josh Lee A Rio Rancho senior care facility is facing some steep fines after state inspectors discovered a number of safety violations. According to state records, inspectors from the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) found enough violations at the Avamere at Rio Rancho senior care facility that the state […]