More than 400,000 New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could see a halt to their food assistance next month due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to a top state health official. Healthcare Authority Secretary Kari Armijo told lawmakers on the Legislative Finance Committee at their Oct. 15 meeting that […]
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East Mountain Food Pantry launches holiday fundraising campaign
The East Mountain Food Pantry has launched its annual Holiday Food Program, aiming to raise $20,000 to provide gift cards to 800 families during the holiday season. The 501(c)(3) organization plans to distribute $25 food-only gift cards to families in need, departing from its traditional food drive approach due to limited storage space. “We want […]
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East Mountain High School ranks among top in New Mexico for academic growth
East Mountain High School demonstrated the highest literacy growth of any high school in New Mexico and ranked among the state’s top schools for overall academic improvement, according to Spring 2025 assessment results released by the New Mexico Public Education Department. The school showed the most literacy growth among high schools statewide and the third-highest […]
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Rep. Stansbury holds town hall on government shutdown, visits federal workers
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury held a town hall Monday to address the ongoing government shutdown and visited a Social Security office in Rio Rancho amid the fourth week of a federal funding lapse. “Now more than ever, it’s important that elected officials show up for our communities,” Stansbury said in a statement. “I will be […]
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Opinion: Protecting the Freedom to Read: A Call to Action for New Mexico
By Senator Antoinette Sedillo-Lopez, Senator Harold Pope, and Representative Kathleen Cates
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East Mountain Historical Society releases book, calendar for Route 66 centennial
The East Mountain Historical Society has released new publications celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66’s establishment in New Mexico in 1926. Author Rick Holben’s book, “A History of the Highway Between Albuquerque and Santa Rosa — and how it became U.S. Highway 66,” chronicles the 118-mile stretch that evolved from trails and roads into […]
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Bernalillo Public Schools to host family literacy events starting this week
Bernalillo Public Schools will launch a series of family engagement nights focused on early literacy, with the first event scheduled for Tuesday at Placitas Elementary School, according to Just Right Reader, the education organization coordinating the initiative. The events, designed for families of kindergarten through third-grade students, will teach parents research-based strategies to support their […]
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Bernalillo Public Schools partner with Just Right Reader to boost early literacy
The District of Bernalillo Public Schools is partnering with Just Right Reader to provide personalized literacy materials to students in kindergarten through third grade, the district announced. Students will receive three rounds of Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs throughout the year, featuring decodable books in both English and Spanish tailored to individual reading levels, according to the […]
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Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy. Earlier this week, the outspoken rapper and recording artist made observations about the rising cost of living in an Instagram live video that went viral. “I feel so bad because I didn’t realize […]
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Bernalillo schools celebrate major academic leap
Bernalillo Public Schools has achieved substantial academic improvements over the past three years, with literacy proficiency jumping 14 percentage points and steady gains in math and science, according to a district news release issued Friday. The district’s growth outpaces state averages in literacy and exceeds state proficiency levels in math, Superintendent Matt Montaño said in […]