Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County’s financial health shines with clean audit and strong bond deals

By Jesse Jones Sandoval County earned a clean bill of financial health for fiscal year 2024, receiving the highest possible audit rating with no issues found. The Sandoval County Commissioners got the news as they zipped through their April 23 meeting, where auditors confirmed the county’s finances are solid. The clean audit reflects strong management […]

Keller slams Trump administration’s cuts to minority small business aid

by Rodd Cayton Mayor Tim Keller said a Donald Trump administration action terminating federal funding for a local business assistance organization is an attack on New Mexico’s diversity. Keller has been vocal about actions from the Trump administration he said are harming the city. City officials say the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency (NM […]

Posted inEast Mountains, Food

New Mexico United commentator cooking up a storm to secure spot in national chef competition 

Former hotel owner and English chef Andrew “Andy” Hageman has been cooking for most of his life and keeps stirring something special year after year.  Hageman, a writer for Athlon Sports and color commentator for New Mexico United who lives in the East Mountains, is competing in a national cooking competition. “I love the kitchen […]

Española high school sought students’ immigration status as part of standardized test

<img width="1000" height="380" src="https://nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/evhsfront_1000.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The entrance to Española Valley High School in an undated photo. Local teachers’ union officials said administrators at this high school asked teachers to collect information about students’ immigration data." decoding="async" srcset="https://nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/evhsfront_1000.jpg 1000w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/evhsfront_1000-300×114.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/evhsfront_1000-768×292.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/evhsfront_1000-780×296.jpg 780w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/evhsfront_1000-400×152.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/04/evhsfront_1000-706×268.jpg 706w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), […]

Posted inEdgewood, Education

Estancia Valley sophomore awarded Jiffy Lube Scholarship for aspiring teaching career

Staff report Hope Jacklin, a sophomore at Estancia Valley Classical Academy, has been named a recipient of the Jiffy Lube of New Mexico 2024-2025 Teen Driver Scholarship. Jacklin, one of four students selected statewide, will receive a $1,500 scholarship to aid in her post-graduation endeavors. The scholarship program, which has provided over $140,000 to New […]

Mayor’s proposed budget would increase zoo ticket prices by a dollar

By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilors last year avoided several proposed fee increases for popular amenities. Mayor Tim Keller’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 brings back one notable increase for a second try: He’s floating a $1 hike for admission to the BioPark. Last year, the City Council kept in place a $5-per-ticket increase […]

Posted inArts & Culture, Sandoval County

W.D. Carroll Elementary’s Cultural Day returns with music, dance and global flavor

By Jesse Jones W.D. Carroll Elementary in Bernalillo will celebrate cultures from around the world on May 9, with student performances, music, food trucks and activities. The event invites families and the community to share in the school’s cultural diversity. Running from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the kindergarten courtyard, Cultural Day brings together […]