The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a former dry cleaning facility in Albuquerque has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking it as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites requiring cleanup. The Carlisle Village Cleaners site, which operated from 1953 to 1975, has been designated for priority […]
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Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development
A grassroots group fighting large-scale development in the East Mountains is bringing the community together Wednesday night for food, music and a show of solidarity. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host a community gathering at 6:30 p.m. on July 9 at Lantern Ridge Farm, 12540 NM-14 in Sandia Park. The all-volunteer nonprofit […]
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Torrance County Fair to bring smiles to faces in August
It’s almost time for the Torrance County Fair — an opportunity for families to enjoy time together and for children to show off their 4-H or Future Farmers of America projects. The fair royalty will be selected during a contest at 2 p.m. Aug. 3, with registration occurring an hour before the event. Participating in […]
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Share your ideas for Bernalillo County’s economic future
By Abby McDonald As Bernalillo County has been working on an economic report to be presented in October, it is hosting public meetings to allow citizens to share their voices and ideas to collaborate with the county. The second of those meetings is set for July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Raymond […]
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Lovelace to open new hybrid healthcare facility in Bernalillo
Lovelace Medical Group is expanding its healthcare footprint in the Albuquerque metro area with a new hybrid urgent and primary care facility in Bernalillo, scheduled to open in mid-December. The healthcare provider held a groundbreaking ceremony last month for the new Lovelace Urgent & Primary Care facility, located at 554 Venada Plaza Drive near NM […]
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Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children
The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters. The fatalities include a male, aged 40-50, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. All three were caught in the powerful current […]
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Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone
The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path. City officials, partners and community members gathered to […]
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Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed
This story was originally published by Source NM By Danielle Prokop, Source NM New Mexico justices Tuesday morning denied Tesuque Village residents’ emergency petition in a dispute over a proposed sewage permit for a nearby resort and development. Chief Justice David Thomson delivered the ruling from the bench after a short deliberation, saying the arguments […]
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High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday the completion of broadband projects that have brought high-speed internet access to more than 500 rural locations in Cibola and McKinley counties. These initiatives, facilitated through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), aim to bridge the digital divide for families, students, and businesses in underserved areas. “Rural […]
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Free drive-in movie returns to Balloon Fiesta Park for Summer of Nonviolence
Families can catch a free screening of 10 Things I Hate About You under the stars Wednesday night at Balloon Fiesta Park. The event, part of the ongoing Summer of Nonviolence series, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the east parking lot, with the film starting at 8 p.m. The drive-in marks the third movie […]