By Douglas Wood Rated R Currently streaming on Prime and YouTube If ever there was a romantic comedy that was doomed to fail it would surely be Your Sister’s Sister, a three-person chamber piece written and directed by the late Lynn Shelton with improvised dialogue by the leading players. The film was made in a […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Statewide News
NM’s largest utility could be sold to Blackstone Infrastructure
By Hannah Grover The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric utility announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure. Under the agreement, Blackstone will acquire TXNM Energy, which owns the Public Service Company of New Mexico, for about $11.5 billion. Under the agreement, Blackstone will acquire TXNM […]
Posted inLocal Government
Corrales Council discusses lean budget, approves $2M sewer design grant
By Jesse Jones The Village Council tackled a packed agenda May 13, starting with a public hearing, then discussing a conservative budget aimed at employee retention, public safety and infrastructure while trimming overall spending for the first time in years. Councilors held a public hearing on an appeal filed by Kirt Kirkpatrick and Angela Morgan […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness
Department of Health issues measles exposure warning in Cedar Crest
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. Potential public exposures have been identified at several locations in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and Cedar Crest. According to the NMDOH, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County reports first measles cases
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. Potential public exposures have been identified at several locations in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and Cedar Crest. According the NMDOH, the […]
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State regulators approve electric rate increases for PNM customers
By Hannah Grover People who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico will see an increase in rates in July followed by another increase in April 2026. The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved an agreement between the utility and various intervening parties about the rates PNM customers will pay in the […]
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Corrales’s guiding plan was approved!
By Jesse Jones The Corrales Village Council unanimously adopted a new comprehensive plan May 13, amending key provisions after years of public debate over village character, housing density and representation. The plan, shaped by months of committee work and community input, will guide future land use, development and policy decisions. Councilors struck language about transferable […]
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New Mexico Department of Health report reveals alarming health disparities among homeless population
A new report from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) highlights the severe health challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in the state. The report, A Novel Strategy for Counting Persons Experiencing Homelessness and Describing Their Health Outcomes in New Mexico Healthcare Facilities, 2019–2023, analyzes statewide hospital data and reveals that people experiencing homelessness […]
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Vaccinations double as measles cases surge in New Mexico
Staff report New Mexico is experiencing a significant increase in measles cases in 2025, with 71 cases reported across five counties: Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy, and Lea. In response, residents are getting vaccinated in record numbers. From the start of February through May 12, 27,123 New Mexicans received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
Annual carnival returns to Edgewood this summer
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood recently announced the exciting return of their Annual Town Carnival, scheduled for June 5–8. The cherished summer tradition will be hosted by Sun Valley Rides and will take place at Venus Park for four days of classic carnival fun. The community is invited to enjoy a weekend packed […]