Local athletes continue to gain state-wide recognition as three football players were named to the small-school All-Star game set for Dec. 2 at noon in Artesia. Estancia quarterback Josh Calhoon leads the way 2,480 yards on the ground with 27 touchdowns, adding another 482 yards passing and four scores. “He’s been the biggest, brightest spot […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Another Prescribed Burn Planned for Mountainair
Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are prepping for a planned prescribed fire on the Mountainair Ranger District as early as Wednesday, Nov. 29.. Fire crews plan to burn approximately 13 acres of piles located between Upper and Lower Red Canyon Campgrounds, just west of FSR 253. Smoke may be visible in the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Uncategorized
State Briefs
Health providers announce diabetes initiative The state Department of Health, Presbyterian Healthcare Service, and the University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO yesterday announced a series of programs aimed at the approximately 255,000 New Mexicans with diabetes, along with the 587,000 people who are prediabetic. According to a news release, each organization received five-year funding through […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy is Booming
New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation sector’s growing impact on the national and local economy. Nationally, BEA reports outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output—2.2% of the gross domestic product—4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of US employees. According to the state, New Mexico’s […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Wild Hearts Gallery Hosts Exhibit to Benefit the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade
Sandy and Michael Kadisak’s ceramics: From enchanted forests to spirited pottery, discover unique artistry in every piece.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Placitas Library Features Gourd Art
Discover stunning gourd art at the New Mexico Gourd Society exhibit – over 100 hand-crafted pieces, from ornaments to sculptures. Don’t miss this unique collection!
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
What’s The Plan?
Several weeks ago, a woman in her 20’s who was from a local tribal community and was living in Albuquerque went out for a night with friends. But her night took a turn for the worse. Alone and in need of help getting home, she called her friends around 3am looking for a ride. Her […]
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Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]
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Local Meetings Schedule
Bernalillo County County Planning Commission Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Bernalillo County Commission Administrative Meeting Dec. 12, 5 p.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Zoning Administrator Public Hearing Dec. 13, 9 a.m., Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers Edgewood Town Commission Meeting Nov 28, 6 p.m., Townhall of Edgewood Commission Chambers Estancia Board of Trustees […]
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Raw Milk Approved in Rural Bernalillo County
The pasteurized versus unpasteurized milk debate has been ongoing for almost a century. As the only county in New Mexico that refused to allow raw milk sales, Bernalillo County has been leading the resistance against raw milk in the state until recently. In 1924, pasteurization of milk became federal policy, however, interstate commerce of unpasteurized […]