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 appropriations secured by Sen. Craig W. Brandt, D-District 40, using Government Results and Opportunity Program funds. The event was held at the Bernalillo Community Museum. […]
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East Mountain High School opens lottery enrollment for middle school program launch in 2026
East Mountain High School will expand to include a middle school program beginning with sixth grade in the 2026-2027 school year. The Albuquerque Public Schools charter school in Sandia Park has opened its enrollment lottery for the new program, which will be housed in a standalone building on the East Mountain High School campus. Construction […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
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 move that would ease the process of bringing Castelion Corporation’s hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site to the county. The plant would employ hundreds, county […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness
Cedar Crest Sunday Market’s final event of the year will be spooky
The Cedar Crest Sunday Market will host its final event of the year on Oct. 26, featuring Halloween-themed activities and a costume contest. The market, held in the parking lot next to Triangle Grocery from noon to 4 p.m., will include trick-or-treating at vendor booths and encourage families to attend in costume. Organizers said they […]
Posted inOpinion
On absolute power
A paraphrased and misquoted aphorism commonly bandied about in recent days goes along the lines of “absolute power absolutely corrupts.” It’s a powerful trope, and the phrase warrants original credit and context. John Dahlberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton, a Catholic, wrote a letter to Anglican Bishop of London Mandell Creighton in 1870, challenging Papal infallibility and […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho school board launches community input process for superintendent search
Rio Rancho Public Schools officials are seeking extensive community feedback as it begins the search for a new superintendent to replace Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, who announced her retirement in September after more than 30 years leading the district. The Rio Rancho Board of Education announced it will hold public meetings Oct. 15 and 16 […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Pueblos
Early voting opens Tuesday in Bernalillo County, expands to Tijeras Oct. 18
Early voting for Bernalillo County’s Nov. 4 Regular Local Election begins Tuesday at the Clerk’s Annex, with additional locations opening later this month. The Clerk’s Annex at 1500 Lomas Blvd. NW will be the sole early voting location from Oct. 7-17, operating 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, NM.news, Pueblos
What’s wrong with this picture?
Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. Reach her at diane@dianedenish.com The New Mexico Legislature just wrapped up a special session convened by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. The goal was to protect New Mexicans from looming federal budget […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ
How and where to vote in the city election in 2025
Every Albuquerque voter has a reason to vote in 2025. The only citywide elected office, mayor, is on the ballot along with five of nine city councilors and a long list of local bond questions for the city, school districts, and some local governments. Other local communities including Los Ranchos and Tijeras also have local […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Federal Government & Congress, Local Government
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 state lawmakers to address when the session begins in January. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Vincent E. Griego Chambers, One Civic Plaza […]
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