Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate, Pueblos

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis.  The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]

Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo

Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects

Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Albuquerque’s Jack Candelaria Boxing Center reopens after major renovation

The Jack Candelaria Community and Boxing Training Center, a pillar of the South San Jose neighborhood’s boxing community, celebrated its grand reopening last weekend following extensive renovations.  The upgrades are part of an initiative to reinvest in historic neighborhoods, transforming the aging gym into a modern training facility while preserving its rich history. The revitalized […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News

Broadband office notifies providers of new federal rules, restructuring state’s $675 million program

The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is alerting broadband providers to significant changes in the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, which will redefine the application process for New Mexico’s $675 million federal grant program for broadband infrastructure. These new guidelines, issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in […]

Navajo Nation and New Mexico Department of Health ink historic data sharing agreement

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and the Navajo Nation officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), aiming to improve health outcomes for Tribal members by enhancing data sharing and public health coordination between both parties. The MOA grants the Navajo Nation expanded access to and the ability to analyze health data pertinent to […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos, Sandoval Signpost

Nearly 50 years of art: Hofmann duo featured at Wild Hearts Gallery

An exhibition titled “Karl and Mary Hofmann: A Magical Space” will be on display at Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas from July 1 to August 3. The exhibition showcases painter/printmaker Karl Hofmann’s exploration of the division of space and light, as well as Mary Hofmann’s continuation of their nearly 50-year tradition of Hofmann pottery. Karl […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico Senators condemn Trump tax and spending bill after Senate passage

Following the narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill in the Senate, New Mexico’s Democratic Senators, Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, have issued strong condemnations, warning of the potential negative impacts on New Mexican families and communities.  The bill passed with a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness

Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center

By Josh Lee A Rio Rancho senior care facility is facing some steep fines after state inspectors discovered a number of safety violations. According to state records, inspectors from the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) found enough violations at the Avamere at Rio Rancho senior care facility that the state […]