A photography exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina will open Friday at Madrid’s Roadrunner Studio and Gallery, featuring images captured in New Orleans in the weeks following the 2005 disaster. “Aftermath: New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina” showcases the work of Louisiana native Trey Corkern, now of Madrid. The exhibition opens […]
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Posted inArts & Culture, Pueblos
Indigenous artist to demonstrate traditional basket weaving at Coronado Historic Site
Hopi basket maker Leslie Randolph Robledo will demonstrate traditional wicker plaque weaving and yucca basket creation at Coronado Historic Site on Saturday as part of the site’s monthly artist demonstration program. The program, running through October on the last Saturday of each month, highlights artists from New Mexico’s 19 federally recognized Pueblos and Arizona’s 12 […]
Posted inFood, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Farmers Market set for Friday at Rotary Park
The Bernalillo Farmers Market will once again be at Rotary Park on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., offering local produce and goods to families in the area. The market, located at 370 Rotary Park Road, which started in June and runs through October, features vendors selling fresh eggs, local honey, tomatoes, zucchini, flowers, bread […]
Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty to discuss city budget, appointing new clerk during doubleheader meetings
By Connor Currier The City of Moriarty will discuss its future budget and the appointment of a new clerk during back-to-back meetings on Aug. 27. The council will host a special meeting starting at 5 p.m. about the city’s budget, followed by a city council meeting at 7:30 p.m., to appoint a new City Clerk/Treasurer […]
Posted inSandoval County
Sandoval Commission to contemplate rocket bonds
Wednesday’s Sandoval County Commission meeting will have a distinctive economic development theme. Commissioners will consider approval of up to $125 million in bonds to attract a new manufacturing plant and hear an update from the Sandoval Economic Alliance (SEA). Castelion Corporation is considering Rio Rancho for a hypersonic rocket manufacturing and testing site that would […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho council to consider major residential development projects Thursday
The Rio Rancho City Council will hold public hearings Thursday on three interconnected residential development proposals that could significantly reshape the city’s Paseo Gateway area near Cleveland High School. The council will consider adopting the Cleveland Heights Master Plan, a 674.7-acre development proposal from Paseo Gateway LLC that would separate State Land Office properties from […]
Posted inNew Mexico
PNM seeks approval to be bought by Blackstone
PNM filed an application Monday with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission seeking approval for Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire TXNM Energy, PNM’s parent company, in a deal that would provide $175 million in benefits to customers and communities. The proposed acquisition includes the largest utility acquisition rate credit in New Mexico history at $105 million […]
Posted inEast Mountains
Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out
By Connor Currrier Starting in September, the Village of Tijeras will have a brand new spot for residents of the community to enjoy. Manzanita, created by Rock Canyon Cider, will be opening in a brand new spot near Roosevelt Manazo school, described as a “beautiful property” with lots of outdoor space at 488 NM-333, Tijeras, […]
Posted inTorrance County
Torrance County opens public comment on federal funding for first responder radios
Torrance County will use nearly $220,000 in federal funding to purchase new radios for first responders, officials announced last week. The county received $219,971.73 in Title III funding from the U.S. Forest Service for county projects. Officials plan to use the money to buy new radios that will improve communication between emergency personnel, mutual aid […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs
New Mexico’s state parks contributed $266 million to the state’s economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. The economic analysis, conducted by the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University in partnership with the State Parks Division, […]