National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 28 and the Department of Senior Affairs is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to celebrate with an interactive health event for adults 50 and older. The event is set for Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. […]
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Posted inBernalillo County, Local Gov.
Housing and hotel to go before BernCo board
Bernalillo County Commissioners have housing on their minds. Commissioners are considering a pair of bond issues that would pave the way for the construction and renovation of almost 300 new housing units. The West Mesa Ridge A project would consist of 128 units of affordable housing, providing homes for about 448 people, according to the […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Events
ABQ RIDE Summer Resource Fair set for this week
The second of eight installments of ABQ RIDE’s Summer Resource Fair series is set for Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alvarado Transportation Center. This is the second straight year ABQ RIDE has offered these events, which aim to provide the public with “info on the go” as they utilize the transit hub in […]
Posted inHealthcare, Sandoval County
Four more measles cases reported in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the county total to six and the statewide count to 78. This outbreak is described by Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer, as “the largest New Mexico has seen in many years.” The new cases include an […]
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Former clerk targeted for removal by commission hits back with complaint against commissioner
Deputy Bernalillo County Treasurer Linda Stover has gone on the offensive in her ongoing debate with the Board of County Commissioners over whether she had the right to take her job. Stover was hired by county treasurer Tim Eichenberg and started work Jan. 1. Her term as county clerk had expired the previous day. Stover […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy
Fun is open, business is not
With the arrival of Memorial Day comes a slowdown in public services, as many agencies give their employees the day off, with some exceptions. The City of Albuquerque will have all essential services operational, as well as some recreation and entertainment venues. Monday is opening day for city-owned outdoor swimming pools, and indoor pools will […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico health officials urge early measles vaccines for children in outbreak counties
This story was originally published by Source NM. By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Top state health officials on Thursday recommended parents seek an early dose of the measles vaccine for very young children residing in New Mexico counties where measles is actively spreading or traveling to places with high case counts, such as Texas. Standard […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Placitas
Placitas Artists Series to present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble
The Placitas Artists Series (PAS) will present Kim Fredenburgh and the Altura Ensemble on May 25, at 3 p.m. at Las Placitas Presbyterian Church. The ensemble, led by violist Kim Fredenburgh, includes New Mexico Philharmonic principal oboist Kevin Vigneau, pianist Judith Gordon, and cellist Felix Fan. The program features a diverse selection of music including […]
Posted inArts & Culture, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho Players announce new membership meetings and upcoming production
The Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre is gearing up for a summer return with a new production. To kick things off, the Players will host two new membership/pre-audition workshop recruitment meetings. These meetings will be held on Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, June 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their rehearsal/performance space, located […]
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Pickleball courts top Tijeras Senior Center priority list
Seniors in Tijeras are hoping to eventually have new pickleball courts built that could help them maintain an active lifestyle. The Village Council approved an infrastructure capital improvement plan list this week for the senior center that includes pickleball courts at the top. The list also includes a shade structure for the garden. The infrastructure […]