Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures. Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Westside Albuquerque
Another high wind, fire alert on tap for residents from East Mountains to Texas line
<img width="550" height="600" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="New event: Fire Weather Warning for Bernalillo County, NM" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?w=550&ssl=1 550w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?resize=275%2C300&ssl=1 275w, https://i0.wp.com/edgewood.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/image.png?resize=400%2C436&ssl=1 400w, https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png&w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="13988" data-permalink="https://edgewood.nm.news/2025/03/another-high-wind-fire-alert-on-tap-for-residents-from-east-mountains-to-texas-line/image-22/" data-orig-file="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/image-1.png" data-orig-size="550,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="image" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Utility line caused 21,000-acre Mogote Hill Fire, which is now under control
<img width="423" height="346" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp 423w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376-300×245.webp 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376-400×327.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661556" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/utility-line-caused-21000-acre-mogote-hill-fire-which-is-now-under-control/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376/" data-orig-file="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division-e1742232848376.webp" data-orig-size="423,346" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="crews-work-to-secure-line-on-mogote-hill-fire_nm-forestry-division–e1742232848376" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Crews work to secure containment lines on the Mogote Hill Fire […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg
Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents
A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Pueblos
Campaign finance reform is “dead” says sponsor
<img width="1024" height="850" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-300×249.webp 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-768×637.webp 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-400×332.webp 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661548" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/campaign-finance-reform-is-dead-says-sponsor/screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp" data-orig-size="1170,971" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, listens […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
Op-ed: A bipartisan solution to put more police on the streets
Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we see gridlock everywhere, preventing proven policies that can help our cities and towns thrive. That’s why, in New Mexico, it’s so important that we work together in a bipartisan fashion to get real work done […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
How a push to amend the Constitution could help Trump expand presidential power
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Celebrating 150 years of Casa San Ysidro: A landmark of New Mexico’s heritage
Staff report The Albuquerque Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez/Minge House in Corrales with a series of special events throughout 2025. Casa San Ysidro, a satellite of the Albuquerque Museum, preserves a collection of New Mexican art, furnishings and historic artifacts. Built around 1875, the house was named for […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Uncategorized
Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]