After hearing more than seven weeks of evidence, a Santa Fe jury took less than two days to decide that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, prioritized profits over the safety of children who were targeted and exploited on its platforms. The jury set a fine of $375 million, a maximum available of […]
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Corrales principal who was on leave resigns from APS
The principal at Corrales K-8 School will not be returning. Alvaro Ramazzini, who had been placed on administrative leave, resigned March 19 from Albuquerque Public Schools, according to a letter sent to district families. APS still hasn’t given a reason for Ramazzini’s leave or resignation. “We appreciate the contributions he made to the Corrales K-8 […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Sandoval County to vote on $736K in state election funding at Wednesday meeting
Sandoval County taxpayers will get a look at how the county plans to cover the cost of this year’s elections when commissioners meet Wednesday evening in Bernalillo — with more than $736,000 in state reimbursement funds on the table. The Sandoval County Board of Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Administrative Building Commission […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
‘Pipe Dream’ no more: Bernalillo Town Council earns ‘clean’ financial audit
The Bernalillo Town Council met Monday to acknowledge a clean independent audit and introduce a new ordinance to standardize street addresses for emergency services. The clean audit report provides residents with assurance regarding how their tax dollars are managed. Auditors issued an unmodified opinion for the 2025 fiscal year, confirming that the town’s financial records […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, The Paper., Westside Albuquerque
Pueblos and neighbors lose final appeal to block 238-unit development next to Petroglyphs Monument
By Jesse Jones, City Desk ABQ in The Paper. — Bulldozers are officially cleared to start building new housing in Albuquerque. The only problem, say neighbors and pueblos, is that the development will sit next to the Petroglyph National Monument. The Pueblos of Santa Clara and Laguna and the Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (WSCONA) […]
Posted inArt & Artists, East Mountains, East Mountains News, Route 66 Independent
Tinkertown becomes a nonprofit to preserve beloved East Mountain folk art destination
Ross J. Ward spent more than 40 years carving, collecting and lovingly transforming his Sandia Mountains property into a national folk art destination. Following his death in 2002, his wife, Carla, and a few dedicated family members and volunteers have continued to maintain Tinkertown for the more than 25,000 visitors who make the winding trek […]
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Gov, Board give final OK to $114M State Fair redevelopment with a stadium option
Burqueños and the International District moved a step closer to a major Fairgrounds transformation Monday after the state board approved the first phase of a $200 million redevelopment plan that includes a new multipurpose stadium and hundreds of housing units. The New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board, chaired by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, approved the […]
Posted inSandoval County, Sandoval Signpost
Credit union to host workshop for National Credit Education Month
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will host a “Credit 101” workshop on March 31 to provide community members with tools to understand and build their credit. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the credit union’s Santa Ana Branch, coincides with National Credit Education Month. Attendees will learn how to access personal credit reports, understand […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Desk ABQ, Local Government, Rio Rancho, The Paper., Westside Albuquerque
Westside, Rio Rancho drivers have a new $62 million reason to hate rush hour
Thousands of Rio Rancho and Westside drivers who navigate the Unser Boulevard and Paseo del Norte intersection daily are in line for long-awaited relief — but they’ll need to endure roughly three years of construction to get there. Albuquerque officially launched the largest road construction project in its history on March 17: a $62 million […]
Posted inRio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho
Broadmoor project closures continue through Thursday, here’s how to get around them
Rio Rancho drivers navigating the Broadmoor Boulevard corridor face continued road closures this week as the $8.4 million reconstruction project moves through its most disruptive phase yet, with key closures expected to remain in place through Thursday. Southbound Country Club Drive is closed between St. Andrews Drive and Oakmount Drive, and Broadmoor Boulevard is closed […]