The Village of Tijeras will add its voice to a nationwide protest movement Saturday when demonstrators gather at the Tijeras Public Library for a “No Kings 2.0” rally against Trump […]
General Interest
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County groups receive $192,153 in outdoor equity grants
Five Sandoval County organizations will share $192,153 in state grants to provide outdoor education programs for youth from low-income families and tribal communities. The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Outdoor […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
St. Felix Pantry to host 9th annual toy drive
St. Felix Pantry will host its ninth annual toy drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Brew Lab 101, 3301 Southern Blvd. SE. The family-friendly event will feature […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County offers free green waste disposal for East Mountain residents
Bernalillo County announced the return of Green Waste Days, offering East Mountain residents free disposal of yard debris from Oct. 25 through Nov. 9 at the East Mountain Transfer Station. […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy
Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators
Holtec Industries has pulled out of an eight-year-old land use agreement with local stakeholders in Southeast New Mexico for the construction and operation of an underground temporary nuclear waste storage facility. […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho teens take center stage to combat gun violence
A national theater initiative featuring teen-written plays about gun violence drew a big crowd to Rio Rancho on Monday, bringing together students, elected officials and advocacy groups for performances dedicated […]
Posted inBernalillo, General Interest
Ralph Martinez, class of ’53, leads Bernalillo High homecoming parade
“Let’s go, Spartans!” If you’ve uttered that phrase, you may have Ralph Martinez to thank for it. Martinez, a member of the inaugural Bernalillo High School graduating class of 1953, […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Placitas library to host geology book talk by New Mexico author
The Placitas Community Library will host author Magdalena Donahue for a presentation on her latest book, “Roadside Geology of New Mexico,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Gracie Lee […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Placitas
Food pantry launches community fundraiser in Placitas
Casa Rosa Food Pantry is seeking $25 donations from each Placitas resident during October to support neighbors facing food insecurity. The “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser” aims to sustain services for […]
Posted inMountainair
Mountainair completes street micro-sealing project, plans major cleanup initiative
The town of Mountainair has completed micro-sealing work on three streets and announced plans for a comprehensive cleanup initiative targeting dilapidated structures, Mayor Peter Nieto announced Friday. Sunset Avenue has […]