A free wildfire preparedness workshop aimed at helping residents protect their homes and develop emergency mindsets will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. The “Learning to Live with Wildfire” workshop, hosted by the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District, will feature two wildfire experts […]
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Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrapped up a week-long tour Friday of northern and central New Mexico communities, holding public events and private meetings to address constituent concerns about federal budget cuts and economic policies. The senator visited Taos, Santa Fe, Española, Albuquerque and Santa Ana Pueblo, conducting a town hall, business roundtables and […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Westside Albuquerque
$78M road project could end muddy commutes for thousands in Sandoval County
Thousands of Sandoval County residents who struggle with unpaved roads that become impassable during storms could get relief from a $77.9 million state highway project that would create the first major north-south paved route west of Unser Boulevard. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is finalizing plans to extend Paseo del Volcán seven miles from […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho
Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE’s flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show’s 31-year history. The event, announced Friday by the Rio Rancho Events Center, represents […]
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East Mountain animal rescue launches calendar contest to fund spay-neuter clinic
East Mountain Companion Animal Project has launched a month-long photo contest to raise funds for a community spay and neuter clinic planned for 2026. The “No More Littering” calendar contest, which runs through Sept. 5, invites pet owners to submit photos of their rescue dogs for $25 per entry. The winning images will be featured […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County expands student government program, now offers high school credit
Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor welcomed four high school juniors and seniors into the third year of the county’s Junior Treasurer Program on Aug. 6, marking the program’s expansion from two to four participants and the addition of high school elective course credit. The selected students — Isaac Baca, Faith Young, Danielle Moody and Michael […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo’s Música y Mas festival returns as part of Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo
Bernalillo will transform Rotary Park into a musical hub this weekend as the town hosts its annual Música y Mas festival from Saturday, Aug. 9, through Monday, Aug. 11. The free, family-friendly event serves as part of the larger Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo celebration, continuing a remarkable 331-year-old tradition that represents an integral part […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Local Government
Tijeras, Edgewood receive Route 66 Centennial grants for tourism projects
Two communities will see direct improvements from a new round of state tourism grants, with Tijeras receiving $55,000 for wayfinding enhancements and Edgewood getting $4,000 for centennial celebration activities. The funding comes from the New Mexico Tourism Department’s second round of Route 66 Centennial grants, totaling $1,306,097 statewide to prepare communities for the historic highway’s […]
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New Mexico awards $1.25M to restore Lincoln County broadband
New Mexico has awarded more than $1.25 million in disaster grants to two telecommunications providers to restore high-speed internet services in Lincoln County communities damaged by wildfires and flooding. The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced Wednesday that Penasco Valley Telephone Cooperative will receive $1 million and TDS Telecom will receive $251,300 through the […]
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Luján secures $12 million for New Mexico health, education projects
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026. The funding comes through the Senate Appropriations Committee’s passage of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies […]