The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce’s “Back Our Veterans” Bowling Tournament has sold out, organizers announced, signaling strong community support for an event aimed at raising grant funding for veteran-owned businesses. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Tenpins & More, 1416 Deborah Road, Rio Rancho. “To […]
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New Mexico Goatheads to unveil NHL affiliation, mascot this weekend
The New Mexico Goatheads will reveal their NHL affiliation and introduce their mascot to the public for the first time Saturday at THE BLOCK in Rio Rancho. Doors open at 11 a.m. MT, with the live announcement scheduled for shortly after noon. The event is free and open to the public, and no RSVP is […]
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Before pledging to “prosecute ICE,” Bregman was a “go-to” defense attorney for cops accused of crimes
Columnists in NM Political ReportPat Davis is the founder and publisher of NM Political Report, City Desk ABQ and the nm.news network. He is a recovering politician having served eight years as an Albuquerque City Councilor and, in another life, served as a police officer and nonprofit organizer. As footage of increasingly violent, and ultimately […]
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Casa San Ysidro announces 2026 public programming schedule
Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez/Minge House, located at 973 Old Church Road, has released its 2026 public program calendar, offering free workshops, lectures and festivals celebrating New Mexican heritage and culture. The historic museum will host free programs on most second Saturdays of the month from 1-3 p.m., featuring workshops and lectures highlighting regional history. […]
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Balloons to fill Rio Rancho skies for Valentine’s weekend rally
More than 70 hot-air balloons will ascend over Rio Rancho this Valentine’s Day weekend as the Friends & Lovers Balloon Rally returns for its annual celebration. The free, family-friendly event will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, with launches beginning in the early morning around 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. The rally, hosted by […]
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Why investing in local journalism is worth a tax credit
Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. Reach her at diane@dianedenish.com As is usually the case in 30-day legislative sessions, far more bills are introduced than can realistically be read, debated in committee, and passed by two chambers. […]
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Bregman turns national media attention into new $60K anti-ICE ad blitz in race for Gov
Opinion & Commentary in NM Political Report Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of NM Political Report, City Desk ABQ and NM.news. He is a recovering politician having served eight years as an Albuquerque City Councilor and, in another life, served as a police officer and nonprofit organizer. Sam Bregman’s warning that he will […]
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Opinion: Clear Horizons Act needed to address climate-heating pollution
Analysis & Commentary in NM Political ReportCommentary submitted by Stefi Weisburd, Tijeras, NM The forest outside my East Mountain home once filled me with joy. Now it fills me with dread. Rising temperatures, declining snow and rain, and diseases have wiped out trees with brutal speed. Wildfire is a constant threat. I’m getting too old […]
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Opinion: Punitive damages aren’t a windfall—they’re a safeguard for New Mexico consumers
Nicholas H. Mattison is a partner with Feferman, Warren & Mattison, in Albuquerque. During this year’s legislative session, there has been discussion about whether “punitive damages” should be limited in court cases. From my perspective as a consumer protection lawyer who helps people defrauded by big corporations, I know that the proposed changes would be […]
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MESD Early Childhood students get up close with NMDOT
Most kids love big trucks and students (and their miniature horse) at the Moriarty-Edgewood School District’s Early Childhood Center got up close and personal with one of the biggest last week when drivers from the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s District 5 patrol dropped in last week. NMDOT workers shared gift bags with students and […]