This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Michael Benanav, Searchlight New Mexico Before she became a state senator, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez served as executive director of an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that worked […]
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Protect the innocent: the public health promise of Kayden’s Law
This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Michael Benanav, Searchlight New Mexico Before she became a state senator, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez served as executive director of an Albuquerque-based nonprofit that worked […]
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Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Office to permanently close this month
The Rio Rancho Motor Vehicle Office will be shutting its doors permanently Dec. 27. The last day to schedule an appointment for service online or by phone (505-891-5014) is Dec. 20. The City of Rio Rancho local government has operated this office, located at 4114 Sabana Grande Ave. SE, for many years on behalf of […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current […]
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks. During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current […]
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Vista Grande Elementary Student Designs Ornament for National Christmas Tree
A Vista Grande Elementary School student has been chosen to represent New Mexico in the prestigious America Celebrates ornament display adorning the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. The honor goes to fifth grade student Maximo Risso, whose ornament design features a colorful sunset, a yucca, the Sandia Mountains and the state flag. The ornament […]
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Haaland announces new National Historic Landmark in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Department of Interior announced the designation of the Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth House and Studios in San Patricio as a National Historic Landmark. Wyeth and Hurd were painters who built artist studios in the 1930s on a ranch outside San Patricio, where they continued to work […]
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Haaland announces new National Historic Landmark in New Mexico
By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Department of Interior announced the designation of the Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth House and Studios in San Patricio as a National Historic Landmark. Wyeth and Hurd were painters who built artist studios in the 1930s on a ranch outside San Patricio, where they continued to work […]
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WESST Appoints New President
WESST, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship, announced the appointment of Lindsey Kay as its new President, effective January 1. Kay, a seasoned leader and entrepreneur, brings over 14 years of experience to the role. She founded Paws and Stripes at the age of 24 and served as its Executive Director for […]
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GSD secretary stepping down at end of year
By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Another member of the governor’s cabinet is leaving. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Friday afternoon said Robert Doucette will leave his post as cabinet secretary of the General Services Department at the end of the year. The governor’s office said Deputy Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva will serve as […]