The Placitas Community Library will host a financial education workshop this weekend, led by wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The workshop, “Talking About Money: Can It Be Easier?” will take place Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. This session aims to help participants build confidence in money-related conversations, whether with family […]
General Interest
Posted inMountainair
Mountainair begins street resurfacing project on three roads
The town of Mountainair has begun a comprehensive street resurfacing project this week, affecting three major thoroughfares. Work began Wednesday on Sunset Avenue from Beal Street to Third Street, Cedardale Avenue from Highway 60 to Main Street, and Third Street from Highway 60 to Highway 55. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday. […]
Posted inRio Rancho
New Mexico’s new hockey team: Get ready for the Goatheads
The state’s newest professional hockey franchise revealed its official identity Monday, unveiling the New Mexico Goatheads name and brand as the ECHL team prepares for its 2026-27 inaugural season at Rio Rancho Events Center. The Goatheads name pays homage to New Mexico’s rugged landscape and the notorious goathead thorn, a hardy desert plant known for […]
Posted inEdgewood
Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid a broader industry consolidation that has reshaped the state’s cannabis landscape. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In the East […]
Posted inSandoval County
Which dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?
By Lauren Lifke and Josh Lee Since 2024, the cannabis industry in New Mexico has seen growth and changes amid broader industry consolidation. Data published yearly by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department shows Cannabis Control Division licensing for dispensaries across the state. In Sandoval County, three new dispensaries have popped up, and three […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Sandoval County relocates Cuba Senior Center after mold discovery
Sandoval County has moved its Cuba Senior Center to a new location at the county fairgrounds after mold was discovered in the facility’s previous building. The senior center reopened Monday at the Community Center located at 57 Rodeo Road in Cuba, according to a county press release. The facility had previously operated from the Village […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood seeks public input on wayfinding design project
The town of Edgewood is asking residents to help shape its visual identity through a new wayfinding design survey aimed at improving navigation throughout the community. The nine-question survey, which takes five to 10 minutes to complete, asks residents to weigh in on sign designs, site furnishing styles and plant palettes that best reflect Edgewood’s […]
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Edgewood to begin major paving project on West Venus Road
The Town of Edgewood will begin a major road construction project on West Venus Road starting Wednesday, with work expected to continue through Dec. 20. The hot mix asphalt paving project will involve traffic control measures and intermittent road closures along the affected stretch, town officials said. Edgewood Middle School will remain accessible during construction, […]
Posted inEast Mountains
East Mountains area receives $7.2 million federal grant for wildfire protection
The East Mountains area will receive more than $7.2 million in federal funding for wildfire risk reduction under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program announced last week. The Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District was awarded $7,233,574 through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to implement the East Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Project, according […]
Posted inCochiti & Cochiti Lake, General Interest
Pueblo de Cochiti awarded over $3 million for wildfire fuel reduction project
Pueblo de Cochiti will receive more than $3.2 million in federal funding to reduce wildfire risks and build protective systems for the tribal community under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program. The pueblo was awarded $3,265,040 through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program for its Fire Reduction through Fuel Management and Capacity Building Project, […]