Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The bond would not increase property tax rates for Rio Rancho residents, according to district officials. Chief Operating Officer Michael Baker said the district […]
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State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says
New Mexico is preparing to quickly distribute millions of dollars to food banks, as federal monthly food assistance benefits are expected to cease in November if the government shutdown continues. Gov. Michelle Lujan Griusham said in a press release on Saturday that her administration is considering every legal and administrative option to address the situation […]
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Cedar Crest gallery celebrates first anniversary, launches fall art exhibition
A Cedar Crest art gallery marked its first year of operation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October and the opening of a new exhibition featuring regional artists. Enchanted Soul Art | Creatives’ Gallery & Shop, located along the Turquoise Trail, hosted community leaders and business advocates for the anniversary celebration before launching “Nocturnal Buffet,” a […]
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Town of Edgewood to review employment, pipeline reroute
The Town of Edgewood Commission will deliberate on employment, appointment and discipline of several town employees on Tuesday, Oct. 28. According to the agenda, new business will include reviewing and taking action on a location for retired flags to be dropped off at Town Hall, reviewing a request for Marathon Pipeline to reroute its existing […]
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East Mountain Historical Society, partners launch year-long Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
Four regional historical societies will present a free monthly speaker series throughout 2026, celebrating the centennial of Route 66, with programs scheduled at 12 venues across the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series will run from January through November 2026, meeting on the fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to […]
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Sandia Pueblo’s new Early Childhood Center fosters creativity
Sandia Pueblo celebrated the grand opening of a new Early Childhood Development Center on Friday, unveiling a facility that tribal leaders say was designed with child brain development at the forefront. Gov. Felix Chaves and other tribal leaders joined U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and other dignitaries for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the center, which […]
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Bernalillo County commissioners to address speeding, budget items at Tuesday meeting
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider establishing a task force on speeding and approve several budget resolutions at its administrative meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers, 415 Silver Ave. SW. Among the key items on the agenda is a proposed resolution to […]
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Torrance County approves emergency declaration for Melody Ranch water crisis
Torrance County commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration Monday for the failing Melody Ranch water system, a move that could unlock state financial resources for residents who have been without reliable water service for months. The Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 2025-45 during a special meeting, declaring a 30-day state of […]
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USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says emergency funds won’t be used to provide SNAP payments to states if the shutdown continues into November, as Senate Democrats insisted was possible. In a memo released Friday, the USDA blamed Democrats for the nearly 24-day government shutdown and said that money from the contingency funds cannot be […]
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Bernalillo council to review shelter plan
Town councilors in Bernalillo are set to again review possible zoning changes that would lead to the development of a new animal shelter. Councilors are expected to conduct a public hearing on the request by Sandoval County, which wants to build the shelter at 400 S. Hill Road. The county is requesting that the land […]