By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Charlie Bucket is about to find his golden ticket in Sandoval County. Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads, partnering with Open Arts Studio NM, stages its first-ever children’s theatre production, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with performances Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bernalillo High School […]
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Sandoval County’s Junior Treasurer Program adds $5,000 scholarship for Fall 2026
By Kevin Hendricks, The PaperSandoval County high schoolers chasing a foot in the door in county government just got a bigger incentive: a $5,000 continuing education scholarship, sponsored by UMB Bank, now comes attached to the county’s Junior County Treasurer Program for Fall 2026. The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office has opened applications for the semester-long […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg
State Senate’s Democratic Leader Peter Wirth won’t seek leadership, re-election
By Joshua Bowling, Source New Mexico — New Mexico state Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) announced on Tuesday he won’t seek his leadership position again for next year’s legislative session, nor will he seek a sixth term in 2028. Wirth, who has served in the state Senate since 2009 after a stint in the state […]
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Memorial for Corrales councilor set
By Rodd Cayton Memorial services have been set for Corrales Village Councilor John Alsobrook II, who died last month. He will be remembered at 4:30 p.m. June 27 at Perea’s New Mexican Restaurant, 4590 Corrales Road. Alsobrook began his fifth term on the council in January. According to his LinkedIn page, Alsobrook held a bachelor […]
Posted inAlbuquerque
The People’s Juneteenth celebrates holiday by promoting community, education and collective action
By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Juneteenth celebrations continue to grow across New Mexico, organizers behind The People’s Juneteenth say their event offers something more than a traditional festival: a space for community, political education and collective action. Hosted by Building Power for Black New Mexico alongside a coalition of local organizations, The People’s […]
Posted inCity Desk ABQ
Denied again: Why the ABQ City Council killed the same sales tax hike twice
By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Burqueño voters will have one fewer question on the November ballot after the City Council narrowly rejected a proposed $113 million gross receipts tax increase, marking the second defeat for a measure that had already been revived once. The City Council voted 5-4 Monday to kill Resolution R-26-43, a […]
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Corrales enhances retirement benefits to support police and fire recruitment
By Rodd Cayton, The Paper. Police officers and firefighters in Corrales have received a post-career boost. At its June 9 meeting, the Village Council approved resolutions changing the village’s Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) plans for those workers. “We are moving to a better plan for our police and firefighters,” Village Administrator […]
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Rio Rancho man charged with child abuse, contributing to delinquency after middle school fight escalates
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. A Rio Rancho man is facing five criminal charges after Rio Rancho police say he encouraged a fight between his middle-school-age daughter and another student, then threatened a group of teenage girls and grabbed one by the arm trying to take her phone. Court records filed June 12 in Bernalillo […]
Posted inPueblos
Rodeo Tamaya returns for weekly summer series at Santa Ana Pueblo
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. Families looking for a weekly dose of New Mexico’s ranching heritage this summer can catch Rodeo Tamaya, a public rodeo series returning to Santa Ana Pueblo every Thursday evening through Aug. 13. The rodeos run from 7 to 9 p.m. and are open to the public, according to Tamaya Horse […]
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Beer, wine and more free programming: What the MAC’s expansion means for residents
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. The McDermott Athletic Center can move forward with a beer-and-wine taproom and outdoor dining area after Rio Rancho’s governing body unanimously approved two measures Thursday night — but because the MAC sits on city-owned land, council members used the moment to squeeze out new concessions for residents. The council first […]