A plaque honoring an 18th-century soldier and civic leader was dedicated Thursday at the Sandoval County Administration Building, recognizing what organizers say is the oldest veteran in the county’s recorded history. The marker honors Don Anacleto Bernardo Miera y Pacheco, a Spanish colonial soldier who served 25 years at the Santa Fe Presidio and later […]
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Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty’s longtime councilor denies former city clerk’s corruption allegations
By Connor Currier A Moriarty City Councilor is denying allegations of government corruption made by the former city clerk/treasurer, attributing the claims to a disgruntled employee. Councilor Steve Anaya says he doesn’t believe former City Clerk/Treasurer Deborah Liu’s accusations of government corruption. “I don’t believe that, and I believe those comments are from a disgruntled […]
Posted inBernalillo, Local Gov.
‘Bypass this bypass!’
Some Town of Bernalillo leaders are asking state authorities to put the brakes on a road project they say would be detrimental to their community. An open letter to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, dated Sept. 2, asks the department to halt the widening and extension of Paseo del Volcan, which its signers — […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County
Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy
Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health, the National Park Service announced Wednesday. The NPS approved a Finding of No Significant Impact for the preserve’s Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment, clearing the way for new wildfire response protocols […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County offers free pickleball at Vista Grande Community Center
Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is offering free pickleball sessions at the Vista Grande Community Center, providing residents with regular opportunities to play the increasingly popular racquet sport. The program runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the facility located at 15 La Madera Road in […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Bernalillo County launches monthly Kids Night Out program
Bernalillo County will begin offering a monthly Kids Night Out program starting Friday, providing parents with a supervised evening activity for children while giving adults a night off. The program launches Sept. 5 at the Los Vecinos Community Center, located at 478 NM-333 in Tijeras. Sessions will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on the […]
Posted inEstancia
Estancia community to host 9/11 memorial service
The Estancia Public Library, in partnership with the Estancia Fire/EMS Department and Estancia Police Department, will host a memorial service on Sept. 11 to honor the victims and first responder heroes of the terrorist attacks in 2001. The commemorative event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Estancia Public Library. The […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Rio Rancho
National initiative to end gun violence coming to Rio Rancho
More than 48 communities across the United States will present readings of short plays written by teenagers about gun violence on Oct. 6, including a performance in Rio Rancho featuring local youth performers. The nationwide reading of “ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence” will take place at 6 p.m. at the Rio Rancho Event Center, […]
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to a close. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2006 Grande Blvd SE, will allow dogs to take one final swim before […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico
Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM, introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for undocumented workers in critical sectors such as health care, agriculture and emergency services. Vasquez’s “Strengthening Our Workforce Act” would grant two-year conditional status to non-citizens who meet strict requirements and work in essential industries, according to a news […]