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. Patrick O’Brien, a spokesperson for Holtec, confirmed in an email to New Mexico Political Report on Thursday that the decision for Holtec and the Eddy […]
General Interest
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 to amplifying youth voices on the issue. The ENOUGH! National Plays to End Gun Violence event featured about 30 cast members, crew and directors representing […]
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, was one of the original proponents of changing the school nickname from “Cobras.” He will be grand marshal for the BHS Homecoming parade, which takes […]
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 Community Room. The recently released second edition is a comprehensive update of the original guide, featuring full-color photography and new highway descriptions focused on scenic […]
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 the pantry, which serves an average of 58 households weekly, providing groceries, pet food, drinking water, household items and clothing to more than 100 income-qualified […]
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 reopened to traffic, while Third Street and part of Cedardale Avenue were expected to reopen later Monday afternoon, Nieto said. Additional road improvements are planned […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County extension announces fall programming on food preservation, gardening
The Sandoval County Cooperative Extension Service has announced a series of educational programs scheduled through early November, focusing on home food preservation, gardening techniques and soil health. The programming includes multiple sessions on home food preservation basics, scheduled for Oct. 20 and Nov. 3. The extension will also offer specialized workshops on garlic cultivation through […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Yoga studio offers free classes to federal workers during government shutdown
An online yoga studio is providing free classes to federal employees and Social Security recipients affected by the ongoing government shutdown. Badlands Healing Yoga announced it will offer complimentary access to all livestream, in-person and video-on-demand classes to furloughed federal workers and those experiencing delays with Social Security or disability benefits. “While these are frustrating […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
County partners in free ride program for Balloon Fiesta safety
Sandoval County residents can take advantage of free rides during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta through a multi-county safety initiative. The “Take a Ride on Us” program provides up to $10 off two Uber trips from 10 a.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Oct. 12, according to a news release from program partners. Sandoval County joins […]
Posted inPlacitas
Let’s talk, Placitas
Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association’s annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics. Elouisa “Lou” Macias of the New […]