Editor’s note: This is a story from “Unbreaking the Circle,” a military anthology that will launch on June 28 at the Corrales Community Library. By Jim Tritten Jasmine and I entered the medicine circle, arm in arm, from the east, the direction of the rising sun and the new day. Dusty tan stones lined the sandy […]
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Introducing the elk to the world
Did you know there’s an elk ranch in Placitas? If not, you have plenty of company, says Keith Allen West of the Elk Ridge Ranch on State Route 165. He said many in the community are unaware of its existence. The first Placitas Ranch Fest, which takes place Saturday, could change that. The event will […]
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Rio Rancho’s Juneteenth celebration: A day for education and community
The City of Rio Rancho is hosting a Freedom Day event Saturday, marking the 160th anniversary of the de facto end of slavery in much of the United States. The Juneteenth celebration at Haynes Park, Haynes Park, 2006 Grande Blvd. SE, will include live music and other performances, craft vendors, and food trucks. City Spokesperson […]
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Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District celebrates 100 Years of service
The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD) is marking a significant milestone in 2025: its 100th anniversary. As the district enters the 2025 irrigation season, it celebrates a century of managing water resources in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, a task that has historically been met with numerous challenges and continues to face difficulties with […]
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Cates opens in-district office
State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said the event marked a historic change for New Mexico. Since gaining statehood in 1912, the state had never had legislative district offices. That means citizens […]
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Great day for a parade
Communities across the country will be lining up on main streets on July 4 and Corrales is no exception. The village has for decades celebrated the holiday with a parade down Corrales Road. The route this year is from Target Road to Double S Road. One unique aspect of the Corrales parade is the presence […]
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Classic car show returns to Mountainair for Jubilee Celebration
The streets of Mountainair will come alive with chrome and color on June 28, as the Jubilee 2025 Car Show cruises into town with a wide display of vintage vehicles and family-friendly activities. The event will take place at Salinas HQ, 105 S. Ripley Avenue. It is part of Mountainair’s annual Jubilee Day celebration, which […]
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Corrales calls for candidates in prestigious 2025 Pet Mayor Election
Chico Suave, Corrales’ current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position. Whether your beloved companion is a llama, hedgehog, goat, dog, horse or any other animal with the charisma and charm to lead, […]
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Award-Winning children’s author Daniel Vandever to visit Placitas Library
The Placitas Library will host award-winning children’s author and illustrator Daniel Vandever for a summer reading program on June 28 at 1 p.m. Vandever (Diné) is an entrepreneur hailing from Haystack, NM, and serves as the CEO of South of Sunrise Creative, a strategic communications firm dedicated to advancing education initiatives through a community-based approach. […]
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A Safe place to heal
Albuquerque’s new medical respite center is giving unhoused people a safe, supportive place to heal after hospital stays — and a better shot at stable housing. Mayor Tim Keller joined staff and a patient June 18 for a small-group conversation highlighting the early impact of the Gateway Medical Respite Center. Tucked inside the former Lovelace […]