By Lauren Lifke The Moriarty City Council appointed City Councilor Steve Anaya as its new mayor on Wednesday, less than a month after Anaya said he would not be running […]
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Domestic violence, breast cancer in spotlight for Sandoval County
Five of the eight homicides in Sandoval County last year were acts of domestic violence, Shana Aldahl said Wednesday evening, Aldahl, of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, told […]
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Torrance County commissioner pushes back on union email linking pumpkin patch to detention center
Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall used Wednesday’s commission meeting to address what he called false claims linking his family’s business, McCall’s Pumpkin Patch, to the county’s contract with the Torrance […]
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Cracked under pressure: Why does it take months for the City to fix cracks in your street?
Albuquerque’s streets are cracking under pressure — literally. The city faces a backlog of 1,000 crack sealing requests from residents across the Duke City, despite spending $1.4 million on contractors […]
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Rio Rancho City Council to consider $25 million water bond issue
The Rio Rancho City Council will consider authorizing $25 million in water and wastewater system improvement revenue bonds during its regular meeting Thursday night. The proposed ordinance would establish parameters […]
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Moriarty City Council to fill mayor position after Webb’s Resignation
The Moriarty City Council will consider appointing a new mayor Wednesday night to fill the vacancy left by Brandon Webb’s resignation amid the city’s ongoing financial crisis and political turmoil. […]
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McCall’s Pumpkin Patch boycott sparks controversy in Torrance County
Torrance County commissioners will confront a public controversy that has spilled over into targeting a commissioner’s private business, as officials defend their decision to maintain a federal immigration enforcement agreement […]
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More than 300 pets sterilized at Sandoval County clinic
A three-day spay and neuter clinic in Sandoval County resulted in more than 300 dogs and cats being sterilized in mid-September, officials announced Monday. The clinic was funded through state […]
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Rocket plant goes before Sandoval County commission again
The effort to bring a rocket plant to Rio Rancho Estates continues to move forward. Sandoval County Commissioners Wednesday will consider approving the purchase of four real estate leases, a […]
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Council to review Keller’s 2026 legislative priorities, new housing project on Monday
By Jesse Jones — Albuquerque City Councilors are expected to review Mayor Tim Keller’s 2026 legislative priorities Monday, Oct. 6, including public safety measures and housing policies the administration wants […]