By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. New Mexico’s rivers, lakes and irrigation ditches get the elegy-and-love-letter treatment next month, when Wild Hearts Gallery in Placitas opens an exhibit built from wax, pigment and photographs of water that may not always be there. “The River Runs Through Me,” featuring photo encaustic work by artist Dana Patterson Roth, […]
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Sandoval County sheriff breaks ranks to endorse Republican successor
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus, a Democrat barred by term limits from seeking reelection, is backing Republican Victor Rodriguez to succeed him — passing over Democratic nominee John Paul Trujillo in a rare cross-party break from a sitting sheriff. In a letter of endorsement, Casaus credited his eight years […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) faces a lawsuit following the July incident of a 15-year-old U.S. citizen traveling alone toward the Mexican border. The state agency maintains that its decision to pursue reunification with the youth’s mother took legal precedence, while Attorney General Raúl Torrez contends […]
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How Albuquerque is turning city medians into wildflower havens for bees
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Across the Duke City, medians, parks and other green spaces are buzzing with more than people. Thanks to conservation efforts, bees, butterflies and other pollinators are finding more places to thrive. Albuquerque is doubling down on its status as the first Bee City USA in the Southwest, according to […]
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City Launches “Operation Cooldown” as triple digits hit ABQ
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – With triple digit temperatures expected across Albuquerque this week, the City is once again rolling out Operation Cooldown, an initiative designed to help residents cool off by activating sprinklers at neighborhood parks. The Parks and Recreation Department will turn on park sprinklers from 1 to 1:30 p.m. each day […]
Posted inRio Rancho
Small town, big ticket: Roy hosts nearly the entire GOP slate of candidates
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Roy, New Mexico has fewer residents than most Rio Rancho neighborhoods. On July 26, it hosted nearly the entire Republican statewide ticket anyway. Rio Rancho resident Nancy Jinks organized the “Meet Your Candidates” forum at the Harding County Fairgrounds, securing commitments from U.S. Senate candidate Larry Marker, Congressional District 3 […]
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Rio Rancho council locks in $452M budget, trims City Hall wish list to balance books
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper.Rio Rancho’s governing body closed the books on fiscal year 2027 July 23, unanimously approving a $452 million budget that survived a late round of belt-tightening after last year’s savings came in lighter than city hall hoped. The vote on Resolution R57 sends the final budget to the New Mexico Department […]
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Corrales infant expected to recover after being left in hot car
By Rodd Cayton A Corrales baby is expected to make a full recovery after reportedly being left in a hot car for hours, police report. The 5-month-old’s father is facing a felony charge of child abuse in the July 20 incident. Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra told the Corrales Comment the matter has also been referred […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
Longtime Shriners Hall closes its doors; but for some, a window remains open
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – After serving Albuquerque for decades as a gathering place for community events, fundraisers and professional wrestling shows, the former New Mexico Shriners property in Albuquerque’s International District is entering a new chapter. The City of Albuquerque has purchased the property at 6600 Zuni Rd. SE and has already issued […]
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Men, Boys and Public Policy: Open Panel with Author Bill McCamley
The male loneliness epidemic has been somewhat of a social buzzword that’s been trending on social media for a few years now, and for good reason. Men today are more at risk of suicide, addiction and stagnation than ever before, which begs the question: Why? Former New Mexico Representative and Cabinet Secretary Bill McCamley might […]