By Lauren Lifke An Edgewood man was sentenced Oct. 1 for the death of a man on Christmas Eve 2023. On Dec. 24, 2023, the Edgewood Police Department responded to a call on Aspen Drive and found 49-year-old Brian Enright not breathing. After an attempt at lifesaving measures, they were unable to revive him and […]
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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 inTorrance County
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 despite community opposition. The Wednesday administrative meeting will include discussion of “McCall’s Pumpkin Patch and Torrance County’s Intergovernmental Agreement with the US Department of Immigration […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
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 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. […]
Posted inEast Mountains
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 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 inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
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 inEast Mountains
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 inEdgewood
Edgewood to host Halloween events throughout October
By Lauren Lifke The Town of Edgewood is kicking off the month of October with the announcement of special events for community members of all ages. From outdoor athletics to movie nights, there’s an activity for everyone as the days get cooler and shorter. “Our big one for October will probably be the Trunk or […]
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho
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 […]