By Kevin Hendricks East Mountain High School, a charter school in Sandia Park, was awarded a $10,000 grant at the fourth annual Building Hope IMPACT Summit in Miami. The summit, hosted by the non-profit Building Hope, recognized outstanding charter school contributions nationwide. EMHS, one of the first charter schools in New Mexico, earned national recognition […]
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Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
The future starts here: New Mexico launches Technology and Innovation Office with $90 Million investment
Staff report New Mexico is aiming to boost its economic development in science and technology with the establishment of a Technology and Innovation Office and over $90 million in new funding. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 20 on April 9, creating a new division within the Economic Development Department. This office will focus […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
‘Here’s Your Sign’ to decide Sandia Park’s new welcome
By Kevin Hendricks Voting opens Tuesday for a new project that would create a sign that welcomes visitors and residents to Sandia Park. The “Here’s Your Sign” project invites the East Mountain community to contribute to the region’s history by designing the sign for Sandia Park. The project’s name references comedian Bill Engvall’s well-known joke, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico Gas Company provides $75,000 grant for firefighter behavioral health
Staff report New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) has announced a $75,000 grant to support firefighter behavioral health through Mind.Body.Fire, a collaborative organization focused on providing mental health support to both active and retired firefighters. The grant, funded through NMGC’s Helping Heroes program, will enable Mind.Body.Fire to offer multi-day preventative behavioral health retreats, as well as […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho residents praise city’s quick homeless encampment cleanup
By Jesse Jones Shortly after Homelessness in Sandoval County: A hidden crisis was published in the Sandoval Signpost, the city quietly cleaned up a Rio Rancho encampment and fixed damaged property, earning praise from nearby residents who had raised concerns. The swift cleanup came after City of Vision resident John Pierce spoke out about safety […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Government
Edgewood Planning & Zoning once again recommends approval of Campbell Ranch proposal
By Hannah Grover The Edgewood Planning and Zoning Commission once again recommended approval of a proposal to divide the 1,200-acre Campbell Ranch property into five smaller parcels, despite opposition from nearby community members. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the application. The meeting went for more than six hours. The commission […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Your Sister’s Sister (2011)
By Douglas Wood Rated R Currently streaming on Prime and YouTube If ever there was a romantic comedy that was doomed to fail it would surely be Your Sister’s Sister, a three-person chamber piece written and directed by the late Lynn Shelton with improvised dialogue by the leading players. The film was made in a […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News
NM’s largest utility could be sold to Blackstone Infrastructure
By Hannah Grover The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric utility announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure. Under the agreement, Blackstone will acquire TXNM Energy, which owns the Public Service Company of New Mexico, for about $11.5 billion. Under the agreement, Blackstone will acquire TXNM […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Congress & Federal Gov., Local Government
ABQ council set to consider Mayor’s proposed budget
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors will consider Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget Monday evening, but they will also weigh several other matters, including a possible pause in new fiber internet installation permits. A proposed resolution would halt construction on fiber internet installations until the City Council creates new standards for the activity. The city […]
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Budget season winding down in ABQ
By Rodd Cayton The City of Albuquerque’s next budget is headed for the home stretch and city employees could find their paychecks a little bigger. The City Council’s Committee of the Whole voted Thursday to move the $1.5 billion financial blueprint to final adoption at Monday’s regular meeting. Councilors have been reviewing Mayor Tim Keller’s […]