Thirty conservation organizations are calling on wildlife agencies to take immediate action to protect Mexican gray wolves after new data showed the endangered species’ genetic diversity has declined for the fourth straight year. The groups sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department and New Mexico Department […]
General Interest
Posted inAlbuquerque
Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical
The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute in Albuquerque has received an official warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following two critical violations of animal welfare regulations that resulted in serious injuries to laboratory animals and a botched euthanasia procedure. The violations, documented in a USDA inspection report dated May 21 and first reported by NM.news, led to […]
Posted inTorrance County
Estancia, Torrance County receive nearly $2.3 million in state transportation funding
The Town of Estancia and Torrance County will receive a combined $2.25 million in state transportation funding to improve local roads, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced this week. The funding comes through NMDOT’s Transportation Project Fund program, which awarded $16.3 million to 13 local governments across District Five. Statewide, the program distributed $100.4 […]
Posted inPlacitas
Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas
Sandia District Ranger Kenneth Born has begun holding monthly office hours in Placitas to improve community access to Forest Service officials. Born will be available every fourth Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the San Antonio de las Huertas Land Grant offices, located at 41B Camino de las Huertas. The office is in […]
Posted inEdgewood
Muddy conditions force closure of Horton Road section in Edgewood
Edgewood authorities have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to avoid an unimproved section of Horton Road between Nugent and Frost roads due to impassable muddy conditions. The Edgewood Police Department reported Thursday that recent rains have created deep mud on the unpaved portion of Horton Road north of Nugent, making the roadway impassable for […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, General Interest
Albuquerque names Convention Center gallery for Clara Apodaca
The city of Albuquerque dedicated gallery space at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Monday in honor of Clara Apodaca, recognizing her decades of work advancing arts and culture in New Mexico. The dedication is part of the city’s “Stories of Us” initiative, which highlights community leaders who have shaped Albuquerque’s identity, according to a press […]
Posted inBernalillo County
Bernalillo County officials rescue 27 animals in hoarding case
By Lauren Lifke Bernalillo County officials removed 25 dogs and two cats from a South Valley home on Thursday after Bernalillo County Fire Rescue found them in poor condition, according to a news release. On Aug. 25, BCFR saw dogs in poor condition while responding to a medical call, and they contacted Bernalillo County Animal […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, New Mexico
FAA provides over $21 million for New Mexico airports
By Lauren Lifke The Federal Aviation Administration granted $21 million for upgrades at over 15 airports across New Mexico, according to a Friday news release. The grants, totaling $21,239,759 will pay for upgrades at the Santa Fe Regional Airport, Las Cruces International Airport and Taos Regional Airport. Regional and municipal airports throughout the state will […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Tijeras to host East Mountain Celebration Car Show
The Village of Tijeras will host the 2025 East Mountain Celebration Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center. The event will take place at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, according to an announcement on the village’s website. Registration is limited to 25 cars […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Highway 60 lane resealing project to begin next week in Mountainair
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin resealing lanes on U.S. Highway 60 through Mountainair starting Sept. 15, Mayor Peter Nieto announced. The project, being carried out by NMDOT and a subcontractor, will require detours and traffic diversions through side streets while the sealing treatment cures, according to Nieto’s announcement. “We kindly ask all […]