Albuquerque officials are warning that tossing used fireworks in the trash could turn Fourth of July celebrations into a disaster for waste workers, neighborhoods and the trucks they rely on. They’re urging residents to dispose of fireworks safely to prevent trash truck and landfill fires. With Independence Day tomorrow, the Solid Waste Management Department is […]
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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 […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov.
NM lawmakers presented with tough choices amid federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM A top budget adviser to New Mexico lawmakers Wednesday laid out the most detailed look he could muster on what the Senate budget reconciliation bill could mean for New Mexico, particularly when it comes to federal spending on health care and food aid here. Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee’s […]
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Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood
A northeast Albuquerque home is a “total loss” and the home next door sustained serious damage following an early afternoon explosion that rocked an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood Wednesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find “a large incendiary explosion that […]
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State legislators Block and Hernandez open new office in Rio Rancho, tout greater accessibility
Rio Rancho residents now have a new option for bringing their concerns to a pair of state legislators. Sen. Jay Block and Rep. Joshua Hernandez are the latest lawmakers to open in-district legislative offices. In 2023, the Legislature approved funding for in-district offices, which New Mexico hasn’t had since gaining statehood in 1912. At a […]
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Bernalillo County offers ‘Take a Ride on Us’ for Independence Day weekend
Bernalillo County and its partners are once again providing free and safe rides for Independence Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. This initiative aims to encourage residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the upcoming festivities. From 10 a.m. on […]
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All of New Mexico’s downwinders could be compensated under Senate’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
by Kyle Dunphey, Utah News Dispatch, Source New Mexico The federal government’s program that gives payments to people sickened by nuclear weapons testing is one step closer to being reauthorized and expanded. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans passed their massive tax and spending package, nicknamed the “big, beautiful bill” — among its many provisions is an […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Pueblos
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects
Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]
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Albuquerque’s Jack Candelaria Boxing Center reopens after major renovation
The Jack Candelaria Community and Boxing Training Center, a pillar of the South San Jose neighborhood’s boxing community, celebrated its grand reopening last weekend following extensive renovations. The upgrades are part of an initiative to reinvest in historic neighborhoods, transforming the aging gym into a modern training facility while preserving its rich history. The revitalized […]