Editor’s note: This is not a complete list. If you know of any restaurants stepping up to help people in the community, please email the information to kevin@newmexico.news. Restaurants and food pantries across New Mexico’s East Mountains region are stepping up to provide free meals and food assistance as federal SNAP benefits are set to […]
Federal Government & Congress
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Sandoval County to honor Native American artists at November reception
Sandoval County will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an artists’ reception honoring two artists whose work has reached millions worldwide. The reception, scheduled for Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, will feature Mateo Romero of the Pueblo of Cochiti and Jason D. Valencia of the Pueblo of […]
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Rio Rancho to host Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet adoption event
Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host a Dia de Los Muertos-themed pet festival and adoption event Saturday at Cabezon Park. The “Dia De Los Perros (Y Gatos)” Pet Fiesta & Adopt-A-Thon runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the park. The event combines traditional Day of the Dead celebrations […]
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Community turns out for early voting
By Lauren Lifke Early voting for New Mexico races began on Oct. 7, and the East Mountains and surrounding areas saw more than 1,000 absentee and in-person ballots cast at five different voting locations. As of Oct. 27, more than 500 people have cast their ballots in-person in Edgewood, Moriarty, Tijeras and Estancia. There were […]
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Bernalillo County passes resolution supporting federal control of public lands
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday supporting continued federal stewardship of public lands in the county and across New Mexico. The resolution, introduced Oct. 14 and approved Oct. 28, asks New Mexico’s congressional delegation to oppose federal legislation that would weaken public land protections, Commission Chair Eric Olivas said. “This […]
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U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union awards grants to Rio Rancho teachers
Three Rio Rancho educators will receive classroom grants totaling $5,500 to develop financial literacy programs for their students, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Tuesday. The grants are part of the credit union’s enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, which awarded $20,000 to 11 New Mexico teachers this year through its ARNIA Foundation. Gina Rodriguez of Joe […]
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Heinrich, Lujan have beef with Trump over beefย
New Mexico Democratic Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan are among the senators who have signed a letter urging the Trump administration to back away from its plan to increase beef imports from Argentina. Heinrich stated in a press release on Tuesday that he, Lujan and 14 other Democratic senators sent a letter to […]
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New Mexico AG sues Trump administration over SNAP benefits freezeย
New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is among 24 state attorneys general taking the Trump administration to court over its plans to withhold Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November if the government shutdown continues. A lawsuit, which is also joined by the governors of Kansas, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, was filed Tuesday in the […]
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Glass artists showcase fused and stained works at Placitas gallery
Wild Hearts Gallery will feature “Glass Inspirations,” an exhibition of fused and stained glass by three artists blending ancient techniques with contemporary design, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 30. The show features work by Lisa Chernoff, who creates kiln-fused glass pieces, and Nancy and Jon Couch, who specialize in stained glass and interactive light installations. […]
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Rio Rancho schools seek $80 million bond for infrastructure, security improvements
Rio Rancho Public Schools has an $80 million bond measure on the Nov. 4 local election ballot, seeking voter approval for infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements and facility improvements across the district. The bond would not increase property tax rates for Rio Rancho residents, according to district officials. Chief Operating Officer Michael Baker said the district […]