An online yoga studio is providing free classes to federal employees and Social Security recipients affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Badlands Healing Yoga announced it will offer complimentary access to all livestream, in-person and video-on-demand classes to furloughed federal workers and those experiencing delays with Social Security or disability benefits. “While these are frustrating […]
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It’s almost ‘Punkin’ Chunkin’ time in Estancia
By Lauren Lifke Locals and travelers alike will gather on Oct. 12 in the Town of Estancia for a day of pie-eating, pageantry, competition and pumpkin-catapulting during the town’s 29th annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event. The event, held by the Moriarty Rotary Club, kicks off the morning with a parade, according to Estancia Rotary volunteer and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho to host national teen theater initiative against gun violence
Local teens will take the stage Monday night as part of a nationwide theater initiative aimed at confronting gun violence through youth voices and dramatic performance. “ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence” will be presented at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, at the Rio Rancho Events Center. The local production, organized by Rio Rancho Creative […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District to host Wood Chipper Day in Placitas
The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Wood Chipper Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Antonio de Las Huertas Land Grant located at 1 Camino de la Buena Vista in Placitas. The event encourages residents to clear vegetation around their homes and properties as […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Greg Cunningham enters race for Congress in CD2, covering southern NM and ABQ’s Westside
A Republican former two-time New Mexico legislative candidate will seek his party’s nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) in next year’s midterm election. New Mexico Political Report first reported in September that Greg Cunningham, a 59-year-old Marine Corps veteran and former Albuquerque Police detective, was preparing to enter the race. He made it […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico
New Mexico Congressional offices were caught by surprise on Thursday when they the Trump administration announced on social media that it had canceled more than $8 billion Congressionally-approved appropriations in 16 “Blue States,” including New Mexico. Inquiries from reporters, including our own, seeking details received automated responses blaming Democrats for the shutdown. Hours later, a […]
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Edgewood police partner with gun club to offer free handgun training for women
The Edgewood Police Department will partner with the New Mexico Bighorn Gun Club to offer a free handgun training class exclusively for women on Oct. 12. The all-day event, titled “Women & Handguns,” will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewood Police Department’s classroom at 23 E. Frontage Road, followed by range […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Moriarty Community Library to host Moon Festival celebration
The Moriarty Community Library will celebrate the Moon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature moon pies, crafts and storytelling about lunar legends, according to promotional materials from New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service. The Moon Festival, also known […]
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Edgewood police, Lions Club hosting free Bicycle Rodeo this weekend
The Edgewood Police Department will team up with the Edgewood Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 640 to host their fourth annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will take place in the Edgewood Town Hall parking lot at 171A Highway 344. Participants must bring their own bicycles. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County event promises classic cars, flea market and aerial surprises
Car enthusiasts in Bernalillo Saturday will have an incentive to look up as well as around. The fourth annual Sandoval County Car Show and Flea Market will take advantage of fortunate scheduling, arranging for pilots in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to possibly land nearby, with an “X” marking the landing spot. The event will […]