New Mexico’s State Land Office shattered revenue records for the second consecutive month, earning $256 million in bonus payments from an oil and gas lease auction held this week, officials announced Tuesday. The August sale surpassed last month’s then-record $56 million, marking another milestone since the state implemented a new 25% royalty rate for premium […]
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New Mexico to distribute $120 million for housing, homelessness programs
New Mexico will distribute $120 million for housing and homelessness projects across the state beginning this month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday. The Office of Housing at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions will oversee the distribution, which aims to expand affordable housing options while reducing homelessness and improving public safety, according to […]
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Mountainair celebrates 25th annual Sunflower Festival Saturday
The Town of Mountainair will bloom with art, music and family fun Saturday as it hosts its 25th annual Sunflower Festival, a free community celebration that draws visitors from across New Mexico. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple outdoor locations throughout downtown Mountainair, located at the intersection of highways U.S. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque
Mariposa Community Association to host Harvest Festival in Rio Rancho
The Mariposa Community Association will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mariposa Park. The free community event will feature more than 100 vendors offering arts and crafts, gourmet food, jewelry and yard art. Food trucks will be on site, and live music will provide entertainment […]
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Moriarty clerk/treasurer resigns, cites ‘rampant corruption’
By Connor Currier Moriarty City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu resigned Aug. 15 over tensions with the city council’s lack of financial transparency. As the governing body for the City of Moriarty faces financial scrutiny, in an exclusive interview with NM.News, Liu gave some parting words for the city and its council, “The corruption runs rampant in […]
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Funding secured for East Mountains intersection safety improvements
East Mountains residents will see safety improvements at a problematic intersection after years of community advocacy, with construction expected to begin next summer. Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas announced that the New Mexico Department of Transportation has secured funding for traffic control improvements at the NM 333/217 intersection, located between Sedillo Hill and Edgewood. This […]
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Cedar Crest art gallery announces plans for first anniversary celebration
Enchanted Soul Art Creatives’ Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Cedar Crest. The gallery, which specializes in New Mexico and Native Contemporary Art, has established itself as a community hub for local artists and art enthusiasts since opening to the public last […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., Pueblos
League of Women Voters ‘disappointed’ after two Democratic legislators quit redistricting task force
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico criticized the resignations of two Democratic legislators from a state redistricting task force, saying their departure reflects an “unwillingness to engage in dialogue on critical issues.” Sen. Harold Pope and Rep. Cristina Parajón resigned from the 2025 Redistricting Task Force on Monday, in a move Republican Sen. […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho postpones Chamisa Hills development vote for second time
The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously postponed a vote on the controversial Chamisa Hills Master Plan for the second time in three months during its Aug. 14 meeting, pushing the decision to Sept. 11. The delay came at the request of city staff, who said they needed more time to review information provided by RR […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Environment, Conservation & Climate
Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Village of Ruidoso in Lincoln County Tuesday to review progress in disaster recovery efforts following this summer’s historic flash flooding there. Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford and emergency management staff gave Noem a tour of the village, including several homes left uninhabitable and a village playground full of […]