The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office has issued an urgent public alert regarding two sophisticated fraud schemes currently targeting state residents and government entities. These schemes involve impersonation phone calls and deceptive phishing emails. In a recent incident, fraudsters spoofed State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya’s official phone number. Callers, posing as federal law enforcement, attempted […]
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Sandoval County dispatch center opens but Rio Rancho challenges its readiness
The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center of Sandoval County (PSECC) isn’t just a new dispatch hub, says Deputy County Manager Eric Masterson. The building, which began taking calls July 1, also represents an opportunity to create a culture of excellence from the ground up, he said. County officials say it’s the first large-scale dispatch center […]
The countdown begins: Moriarty-Edgewood schools announce 2025-2026 back-to-school details
Families in the Moriarty-Edgewood School District can start preparing for the new academic year, as registration and important back-to-school events are already in motion ahead of the Aug. 4 start date. According to district officials, new and returning students must register online, with new students being required to upload shot records, a birth certificate and […]
New Mexico grocery workers win wage increases, better benefits in new contracts
Union officials announced Friday that grocery workers across New Mexico have ratified new four-year contracts with Albertsons and Smith’s Food and Drug Stores, securing wage increases and stronger benefits. The agreements, approved by members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1564, cover approximately 3,700 workers statewide — 2,500 at Smith’s stores and 1,200 at […]
Tamaya Mist Spa launches new membership program with local discounts for Sandoval County residents
Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon at Hyatt Regency Tamaya has announced a new membership program and seasonal offers designed to provide a total wellbeing retreat in the serene Southwestern setting of the Santa Ana Pueblo. The nationally ranked spa at Hyatt Regency Tamaya announced the membership program alongside seasonal summer specials, providing both locals and […]
New era for museum collections: Collaboration with native communities in Bernalillo
By Connor Currier The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites are inviting the public to their upcoming lecture, part of a monthly series aimed at deepening understanding of the region’s rich cultural history. This month’s speaker, Diana Sherman, will present “A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management in a New Era” on Sunday, July […]
Man shot at Rio Rancho’s Rainbow Park; two arrested
A shooting at Rainbow Park Thursday morning left one adult male hospitalized and prompted police to arrest two people for questioning, disrupting what should have been a typical summer day at one of Rio Rancho’s busiest family recreation areas. The incident occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. at the 14.7-acre park located at 301 Southern Blvd. […]
Mescalero tribe to seek state’s help cracking down on companies allowing online sports gambling
This story was originally published by Source NM By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The vice president of a local tribe is asking the New Mexico Attorney General and the state Legislature to intervene against online gambling apps that he says are using a backdoor to allow illegal sports gambling here and, in doing so, threatening […]
Conservation groups demand immediate release of popular Mexican gray wolf
By Abby McDonald Across the nation, people are rooting for the release of the well-known Mexican gray wolf Asha and her family, but the release has been delayed with no explanation. 36 conservation groups representing people across the U.S. sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife […]
Community gathering to rally support against East Mountains development
A grassroots group fighting large-scale development in the East Mountains is bringing the community together Wednesday night for food, music and a show of solidarity. The East Mountains Protection Action Coalition (EMPAC) will host a community gathering at 6:30 p.m. on July 9 at Lantern Ridge Farm, 12540 NM-14 in Sandia Park. The all-volunteer nonprofit […]
