By Lauren Lifke Tijeras village councilors and cousins Matt Armenta and Johnathan Ortiz overtook their opponents on Election Day, holding onto their seats and beating out former mayor Gloria Chavez. The two were born and raised in Tijeras, and their families have resided in the area for generations. Ortiz said he was appointed to the […]
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On the pursuit of happiness
It’s affordability, stupid. The issue that propelled Republicans into the White House, the Senate and the House in the 2024 election effectively stiff-armed the GOP at the polls a year later. Voters sent a message to Republicans on Nov. 4: We voted for you last year to fix the economy. You did not understand the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg
Counties nominate state rep., current and former county commisioners to fill vacant senate seat in Southeast NM
Mark Fischer, chair of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, has been recommended by his colleagues to fill an open New Mexico Senate seat. During a special meeting on Monday, Lincoln County Commissioners Samantha Serna, Timothy Prather, and MP Chavez voted to send Fisher’s name to the governor for consideration as their choice to fill […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Class-action lawsuit looms for hospital after major data breach
A planned class-action lawsuit against Sierra Vista Hospital & Clinics in Truth or Consequences reveals that a major data breach occurred in late January 2025, potentially exposing patients’ personal data. The breach affected residents in Texas, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as well as New Mexico and potentially in other states as well. Attorneys are currently […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Heinrich, Luján stand firm for health insurance cost fix as Senate moves forward with deal to reopen government
New Mexicans anxious about missing SNAP benefits or federal paychecks may get soon get some relief after a handful of Senate Democrats joined Republicans over the weekend in a deal to reopen the government, though New Mexico’s two U.S. senators did not go along, saying the deal abandons hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans facing […]
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State DOT will seek 25-35% hikes on vehicle registration, new EV car fee to fund road repairs
New Mexico motorists could pay more to keep their vehicles registered and on the road under a proposal from the state Transportation Department, part of a plan to boost its revenue amid rising construction costs and projected declines in annual revenue. Ricky Serna, the New Mexico Transportation Secretary, told lawmakers on the Transportation Revenue and […]
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New Mexico lawmakers call for commission to probe alleged Epstein crimes at Zorro Ranch
New Mexicans may soon learn more about the alleged crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, even as efforts to get additional information about the disgraced financier and convicted sex abuser have stalled at the federal level. On Thursday, state lawmakers presented a proposal to the Courts, Corrections and Justice Interim Committee to create a commission to probe […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Girl Scouts launch community food drive in East Mountain area
East Mountain Girl Scout troops are collecting non-perishable food items through Nov. 14 to help local families facing food insecurity. The drive accepts donations at four locations: Los Vecinos Community Center at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras, Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, Triangle Grocery at 12165 State Highway 14 […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Local artists to showcase work at annual Enchanted Vision show in Rio Rancho
Enchanted Vision, a celebration of local art and artists, will present its fourth annual show Nov. 14-16 at the Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation in Rio Rancho. The exhibition will feature 88 works from 31 artists in various mediums, along with prints, calendars and cards. The venue is located at 1650 Abrazo Road NE. A gala […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Cooperative Extension announces November, December programming
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension has announced a series of educational programs focused on gardening, composting and agriculture for November and December. The extension service, part of New Mexico State University, provides research-based knowledge and programs to improve quality of life for New Mexico residents. Upcoming events include a Master Gardeners session on America Recycles […]