Families in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District can start preparing for the new academic year, as registration and important back-to-school events are already in motion ahead of the Aug. 4 start date. According to district officials, new and returning students must register online, with new students being required to upload shot records, a birth certificate and […]
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Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending
New Mexico has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration following devastating flash floods in Ruidoso that killed three people and damaged dozens of homes, but the state is still awaiting approval for the bulk of disaster assistance residents desperately need. The emergency declaration approved provides immediate federal personnel for life-saving activities like urban […]
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New era for museum collections: Collaboration with native communities in Bernalillo
By Connor Currier The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites are inviting the public to their upcoming lecture, part of a monthly series aimed at deepening understanding of the region’s rich cultural history. This month’s speaker, Diana Sherman, will present “A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management in a New Era” on Sunday, July […]
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New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades
New Mexico’s airport system will receive over $4.3 million in federal funding to improve infrastructure at three key facilities, supporting an industry that contributes $2.3 billion annually to the state’s economy and sustains more than 18,500 jobs. The Federal Aviation Administration grants will fund critical upgrades at Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport and Socorro […]
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New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures
The Democratic Party of New Mexico is connecting recent deadly flooding in Lincoln County to federal budget cuts that have reduced staffing at weather forecasting offices across the state, including the National Weather Service office that covers the flood-hit area. Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a […]
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New Mexican Congressional Delegation calls on President Trump to approve major disaster declaration request for federal aid
By Connor Currier As families grieve the loss of three lives due to devastating flash flooding, and as numerous New Mexicans are being forced to evacuate their homes and businesses, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, along with U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez, are urging President Donald Trump […]
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EPA designates former Albuquerque dry cleaner as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that a former dry cleaning facility in Albuquerque has been added to the federal Superfund National Priorities List, marking it as one of the nation’s most serious hazardous waste sites requiring cleanup. The Carlisle Village Cleaners site, which operated from 1953 to 1975, has been designated for priority […]
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Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development
A grassroots group fighting large-scale development in the East Mountains is bringing the community together Wednesday night for food, music and a show of solidarity. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host a community gathering at 6:30 p.m. on July 9 at Lantern Ridge Farm, 12540 NM-14 in Sandia Park. The all-volunteer nonprofit […]
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Share your ideas for Bernalillo County’s economic future
By Abby McDonald As Bernalillo County has been working on an economic report to be presented in October, it is hosting public meetings to allow citizens to share their voices and ideas to collaborate with the county. The second of those meetings is set for July 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Raymond […]
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Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone
The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path. City officials, partners and community members gathered to […]