2024 Sports Writing and Logo Contest The Bernalillo Community Museum is looking to highlight the significant role that sports holds within society. Therefore, to be able to explore this topic more in-depth students are asked to examine the unique ways in which sports can influence an individual, a community, or even a nation. To do […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Rio Rancho elementary installs a book vending machine
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School is taking reading to the next level with a new addition to the school. The school has recently brought a new vending machine into the school, but it’s not just any vending machine– but one where students work to earn a free book. “We brought in the best vending machine, because […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Rio Rancho Police catch cell phone thief
On January 25, Rio Rancho Police responded to the Cricket Wireless store located at 1109 Highway 528 SE in response to a call for an armed robbery. The male suspect, who was wearing all black clothes and a black gator mask, brandished a gun and demanded the clerk give him cell phones. Cricket employees told […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Placitas Studio Tour Enters Its 27th Year
Twenty-six years ago, a small group of artists created the first Placitas Studio Tour, which has become one of the most highly-anticipated annual studio tours in New Mexico. What makes the Placitas Studio Tour unique among all other artist tours around the state is not that the art is created in Placitas, but artists living […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Edgewood Charter school sued by parent for change in principles
The parent of an Estancia Valley Classical Academy student has filed a lawsuit against the Edgewood charter school and four members of its governing council after a national affiliation aligned with its founding principles was dropped last year. The lawsuit by Craig Springer that was filed Jan. 28 in U.S. District Court also names Kim […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
East Mountain Gas company moving to Moriarty
Plans are in the works to move the EMW Gas Association offices from its long-time home in Estancia to Moriarty. Owned by the municipalities of Estancia, Moriarty and Willard, the association has been serving the area since 1964. But EMW has outgrown its 2,700-square-foot building in Estancia, said Eddie O’Brien, general manager, and the nine-member […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
East Mountain Gas company moving to Moriarty
Plans are in the works to move the EMW Gas Association offices from its long-time home in Estancia to Moriarty. Owned by the municipalities of Estancia, Moriarty and Willard, the association has been serving the area since 1964. But EMW has outgrown its 2,700-square-foot building in Estancia, said Eddie O’Brien, general manager, and the nine-member […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Community Briefs
Wild West Frontier Festival Needs Vendors Yeehaw, cowboy! The Wild West Frontier Festival is looking for western themed vendors for their festival that is set to be held at the Wildlife West Nature Park on June 1 and 2. The festival is looking for arts and crafts, breweries, and food vendors who fit their western […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Community Briefs
Wild West Frontier Festival Needs Vendors Yeehaw, cowboy! The Wild West Frontier Festival is looking for western themed vendors for their festival that is set to be held at the Wildlife West Nature Park on June 1 and 2. The festival is looking for arts and crafts, breweries, and food vendors who fit their western […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov.
With less than a week left, much of gov’s gun, crime package seems stalled
By Robert Nott/Santa Fe New Mexican This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue […]