Middle Rio Grande Valley farmers are facing a tough, unpredictable irrigation season. While an early runoff from the mountains allowed for a head start, river flows have already plunged by about a third since early March. While water demand climbs, river flows have dropped to 30% of early March levels, straining the region’s irrigation system. […]
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Posted inBernalillo County, City Desk ABQ, Energy, Local Government, The Paper., Westside Albuquerque
Inside the Oso Negro project: Bernalillo County’s newest weapon against power outages
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — With an uncertain future for power rates and unreliable power grids, Bernalillo County residents may see more stable electricity rates and a stronger power grid, following the approval of a $175 million battery storage project on Albuquerque’s Westside. Bernalillo County commissioners approved an industrial revenue bond, 4-1, March 11, […]
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Corrales principal who was on leave resigns from APS
The principal at Corrales K-8 School will not be returning. Alvaro Ramazzini, who had been placed on administrative leave, resigned March 19 from Albuquerque Public Schools, according to a letter sent to district families. APS still hasn’t given a reason for Ramazzini’s leave or resignation. “We appreciate the contributions he made to the Corrales K-8 […]
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Estancia voters OK $4 million to train students for farm, trades and wind power jobs
Future Estancia High School students will be faced with more options after graduation, if school leaders have their way. Voters have approved a $4 million bond issue that will help the Estancia Municipal School District build a new career and vocational education center. 69% of 447 mailed-in ballots voted in support, officials say. “We are […]
Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate
Forest Service closes large sections of Sandias for two-year wildfire prevention projects
Outdoor enthusiasts planning summer hikes across the Sandias will have to break out the maps to find some new favorite trails. The Cibola National Forest will begin work on two major projects restricting visitor use and public access to the over 140 acres along the Sandia Crest area through fall of 2027. Sandia Crest “Switchback” […]
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Albuquerque-Based School Arms First Responders With Yoga
According to a First Responder Mental Health Needs Assessment conducted in 2025 by the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY, New Paltz, first responder mental health remained at crisis levels, with 94% identifying stress and 90% citing burnout as major challenges. Over 50% reported depression symptoms, 38% experienced PTSD symptoms and 16% reported […]
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho
Community will get a chance to influence Rio Rancho Public Schools’ $253 million budget
Rio Rancho families have a narrow window to shape the future of their schools — and the clock is already running. Dr. Robert Dodd, the first new superintendent Rio Rancho Public Schools has seen in 31 years, launched a 100-day community listening plan this month. What families, staff and students tell him will directly drive […]
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‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers
By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico — Snow drought across the west and record-breaking hot temperatures this winter threaten the majority of New Mexico’s rivers, according to Andrew Mangham, a senior hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. This story is republished from Source NM, a part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused […]
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Placitas Elementary expansion planned to keep middle school students closer to home
Families in the Placitas community could soon have the option to keep their children at the neighborhood elementary school through eighth grade, as Bernalillo Public Schools moves forward with a plan to expand Placitas Elementary from a K-6 to a K-8 campus. The Bernalillo Public Schools Board of Education passed a pair of resolutions Dec. […]
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Water systems serving 700 across East Mountains test positive for PFAS “forever chemicals,” state testing finds
By Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis — Some local water systems across the East Mountains have been found to be contaminated with “forever chemicals,” prompting state officials to invite local water managers to cooperate with developing programs for mitigation and monitoring. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – were developed in the 1950s […]