New Mexico officials announced Thursday the state will invest $25.9 million in seven projects designed to turn salty underground water into usable supplies, marking the first major funding under a new program aimed at stretching the state’s limited freshwater resources. The grants represent the initial phase of a $40 million legislative appropriation for the Strategic […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
Edgewood to host inaugural Holiday Balloon Glow this weekend
Edgewood will celebrate its first Holiday Balloon Glow on Saturday, offering residents a free opportunity to experience an illuminated hot air balloon display at Venus Park. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature local balloons and pilots at the park located at 171 NM 344. The East Mountain Balloon Group is organizing […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County $5.7 million over budget on building and operating at a deficit
This story was originally published by the Mountainair Dispatch. It is republished here with permission. This story was originally published by the Mountainair Dispatch. It is republished here with permission. By Todd Brogowski — The Torrance County Commission met on Tuesday, December 10, to address several critical issues, including escalating costs for the planned new […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Federal judge orders Iranian bodybuilder’s release from New Mexico jail
This article was originally published by Source NM. By Patrick Lohmann A federal judge in Albuquerque on Monday ordered the immediate release of an Iranian man held at an Estancia immigration lockup for the last six months, agreeing with his lawyers that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency was not acting quickly enough to deport […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety
Albuquerque’s Tiger King? Drug trafficker sentenced for wildlife smuggling
The leader of a drug trafficking organization that moved tens of thousands of fentanyl pills from Mexico into Albuquerque was sentenced Tuesday to 17 years in federal prison. David Mendoza-Enriquez, 42, a Mexican national illegally present in the United States, pleaded guilty to eight federal charges, including conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, alien smuggling and illegal […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Three charged in wind farm burglaries in Torrance County
Three people face multiple charges following a pair of burglaries last month at a wind farm facility in Torrance County, with investigators piecing together the case through surveillance footage, social media posts and confidential sources, court documents show. The Torrance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the first burglary on Nov. 17 at the Tecolote Wind […]
Posted inEdgewood, Local Government
Edgewood public buildings face leakage, structural damage
Edgewood commissioners took steps toward resolving structural and plumbing issues at the Edgewood Community Library and Town Hall during the Town of Edgewood Commission meeting on December 9. In her presentation to commissioners, Community Liaison Linda Burke brought to their attention more than 20 instances of water leaks, including one currently, in town buildings in […]
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Sandia Peak Ski Area pushes back opening day
Sandia Peak Ski Area has rescheduled its opening day to Dec. 19 as crews work to complete final preparations for the winter season, the ski area announced this week. The delay will allow staff additional time to ensure all equipment and facilities are ready for skiers and snowboarders, according to updates posted on the ski […]
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New Mexico invites residents to name snowplows for third consecutive year
New Mexico residents have until Dec. 26 to submit creative names for state snowplows as part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s third annual naming contest. The department will select 12 winning names to be displayed on plows operating across the state’s six highway districts this winter. “Our snowplow operators play an important role […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Fire Department to dedicate baby box
The Town of Bernalillo Fire Department will hold a dedication and blessing ceremony for its new Safe Haven Baby Box on Wednesday at 3 p.m., providing a safe and anonymous option for mothers in crisis to surrender their infants. The ceremony will take place at the Bernalillo Fire Department, 829 S Camino Del Pueblo, marking […]