New Mexico United has launched a special limited-edition “Salute to Service” merchandise collection, marking a first in the club’s history. The player jersey features a green camouflage pattern, accented by a white Puma cat on the right chest and the club’s black and white shield on the left. Sandia Resort & Casino’s bold white logo […]
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Keep Albuquerque safe this Independence Day
Albuquerque officials are warning that tossing used fireworks in the trash could turn Fourth of July celebrations into a disaster for waste workers, neighborhoods and the trucks they rely on. They’re urging residents to dispose of fireworks safely to prevent trash truck and landfill fires. With Independence Day tomorrow, the Solid Waste Management Department is […]
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From park to barn: Petting zoo pops up at Venus Park summer reading event
Edgewood families will have the chance to get up close and personal with a friendly mix of fuzzy, feathered and four-legged animals when the Milligan Ranch Petting Zoo comes to Venus Park on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Edgewood Community Library as part of its Color Our World summer […]
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Sandia Resort and Casino celebrates 41 Years of bingo with grand reopening and festivities
By Abby McDonald Sandia Casino has been renovating its bingo room to bring an updated gaming experience for all to enjoy. Thursday, the casino marked the grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a celebration that will last all weekend. The original opening of the Sandia Bingo was 41 years ago in a tent near […]
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How to explore Sandoval County by bike and train
By Riann Martinez, Rio Metro Regional Transit District If you’re looking for a new way to explore central New Mexico, why not combine a scenic train ride with a bike adventure? With the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and a looping network of cycling locations in Sandoval County, it’s easier than ever to hop off […]
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Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood
A northeast Albuquerque home is a “total loss” and the home next door sustained serious damage following an early afternoon explosion that rocked an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood Wednesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find “a large incendiary explosion that […]
Posted inBernalillo County
Bernalillo County offers ‘Take a Ride on Us’ for Independence Day weekend
Bernalillo County and its partners are once again providing free and safe rides for Independence Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. This initiative aims to encourage residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the upcoming festivities. From 10 a.m. on […]
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Wastewater system tops Bernalillo capital projects
Town Councilors in Bernalillo Monday evening identified wastewater system improvements as their top priority in a capital planning list to be sent to state authorities. Councilors approved the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The 21 items on the list were mostly unchanged, with councilors agreeing to a suggestion […]
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Albuquerque’s Jack Candelaria Boxing Center reopens after major renovation
The Jack Candelaria Community and Boxing Training Center, a pillar of the South San Jose neighborhood’s boxing community, celebrated its grand reopening last weekend following extensive renovations. The upgrades are part of an initiative to reinvest in historic neighborhoods, transforming the aging gym into a modern training facility while preserving its rich history. The revitalized […]
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Broadband office notifies providers of new federal rules, restructuring state’s $675 million program
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is alerting broadband providers to significant changes in the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, which will redefine the application process for New Mexico’s $675 million federal grant program for broadband infrastructure. These new guidelines, issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in […]