Estancia Valley Classical Academy has agreed to a partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide academic resources for all district students at no cost until 2030. The Varsity Tutors for Schools platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces and tutoring resources, including: The partnership extends from now until June 30, 2030. ECVA joins over […]
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Kukri Chicken offering free sandwiches to celebrate grand opening
Kukri Chicken Tikka Tenders is celebrating the opening of its newest location by giving away free chicken sandwiches and supporting a good cause. Kukri’s fourth location will have its debut at The BLOCK in Rio Rancho on Sept. 18. Any customer who shows they are following one of Kukri’s social media platforms will get a […]
Union to Hold Community Forum on Quality, Accountability of Care at UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
The United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, will be hosting a community forum on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability. Scheduled to speak are Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates, County Commissioner Katherine […]
Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office offering property tax collection outreach services
The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office will be hosting several property tax collection outreach events this winter. According to county treasurer Jennifer Taylor, property tax collection is a critical component of municipal revenue that funds essential services such as education, public safety and infrastructure. The Sandoval County Tax Collection Outreach Program began in 2014 to help […]
County commissioners delay funding for pallet homes, reaffirm support
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday reaffirmed support for an effort to combat the local homelessness problem, despite voting to move money they had designated for it elsewhere. At their regular meeting, commissioners decided to redistribute $600,000 that had been earmarked for a pallet-home campus planned by the City of Albuquerque. City leaders envision the pallet homes […]
Local leaders react to presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate together on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. The 90-minute debate was hosted by ABC News and held the National Constitution Center. It was moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor […]
DA Romo visits with community members
Once again, 13th Judicial District Attorney Barbara Romo welcomed the community to her office in Bernalillo for a networking event Sept. 10. The annual business after hours event was presented by the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce and featured a meet and greet with the DA, food, drinks, prizes and, most importantly, community engagement. […]
Groovy Dogs Available to Adopt at Woofstock
The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are hosting Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Venus Park, 181 N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The nonprofit has promoted responsible pet ownership through education, low-cost spay and neuter events, and adoption fairs in the Edgewood area for over 12 […]
Edgewood Commission Approves Upgrades to Police Radio Systems
Upgrading police radio systems, pursuing due diligence and rules regarding the acquisition of properties with water rights were major points of conversation at the Sept. 10 Edgewood Commission meeting. The Edgewood Commission voted unanimously to approve a resolution to transfer surplus funds from their fire budget to the police department to purchase new radios and […]
City Council approves $2.4 million in tax incentives for four housing projects
The City Council approved $2.4 million in tax incentives for four housing projects Wednesday night. During their Wednesday meeting, city councilors unanimously passed four bills from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for housing projects expected to add 300 housing units across four developments. The bills were sponsored by Councilor Nichole Rogers and introduced at the last […]
