All three of New Mexico’s current Congresspersons in the House of Representatives are up for re-election this year alongside Senator Ben Ray Luján. For a lot of voters, especially those in June’s Democratic primaries, only one number really matters: How often did their member vote for President’s Donald Trump’s priorities? A new report first published […]
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Posted inEnvironment, Conservation & Climate
Water systems serving 700 across East Mountains test positive for PFAS “forever chemicals,” state testing finds
By Rodd Cayton and Pat Davis — Some local water systems across the East Mountains have been found to be contaminated with “forever chemicals,” prompting state officials to invite local water managers to cooperate with developing programs for mitigation and monitoring. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS – were developed in the 1950s […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Courts & Justice
From one engine to two stations: The chief who transformed Corrales Fire Department
Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez has been named the recipient of the VFW Public Servant Award in the firefighter category — recognition that his colleagues say is long overdue for a man who has spent 35 years quietly building one of the most improved fire departments in the state. According to village officials, Martinez joined […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Arts & Culture, The Paper.
Poetry Out Loud Allows Students to Speak Their Truth
High school students from across New Mexico take the stage this weekend to compete in the state finals of the Poetry Out Loud competition, marking the program’s first time being held in Albuquerque. The event takes place Sunday, March 8 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, where 11 finalists will recite poems they have memorized […]
Posted inCourts & Justice, East Mountains, Route 66 Independent
Crash report details final moments before BCSO sergeant’s fatal I-40 collision
A newly released crash report from the Rio Rancho Police Department provides new details about the sequence of events that led to the death of Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Schlattman on Feb. 23 on Interstate 40 Westbound near the East Mountains. Schlattman, 52, was killed in the line of duty while conducting a traffic […]
Posted inLocal Government, Sandoval Signpost, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo Town Council to get legislative update, take up budget adjustments
The Bernalillo Town Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 829 Camino del Pueblo, with budget adjustments and a planning commission scheduling matter on the agenda. The meeting, which is also accessible remotely via Microsoft Teams, will open with a legislative update from state Rep. Derrick Lente before moving […]
Posted inRio Rancho, The 528 Rio Rancho
Heads up, Rio Rancho drivers: Key road closure starts Monday for $8.4M project
A section of Broadmoor Boulevard will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday as crews work to connect a new water line as part of a multimillion-dollar road and utility improvement project. Access to Broadmoor Blvd. from Nicklaus Drive will be blocked from March 9 through March 16 while contractors complete a water line tie-in, […]
Posted inRoute 66 Independent
Edgewood police welcome two new officers
The Town of Edgewood has added two new police officers to its ranks so far this year, and both come with experience from other departments. Officer Phoy St. John joined the department in January. He brings “approximately 14 years of law enforcement experience,” according to the department. Officer Colin Pritchett served in law enforcement for […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment
Corrales night lights: How to keep your business shining and compliant
Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series submitted by Village of Corrales Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Edeal on lighting in the village. Handling Unique Lighting Scenarios (And Fixing What’s Already There) So far in this series, we’ve focused mainly on residential lighting—the kind most of us deal with every day. But what if you […]
Posted inCorrales, Corrales Comment, Courts & Justice
Albuquerque residents dominate Corrales DWI arrest logs
Corrales Mayor Fred Hashimoto recently told the community that a large proportion of DWI arrests in the village seemed to involve nonresident drivers. Hashimoto said Police Chief Victor Mangiacapra corroborated his understanding of the matter. An analysis of arrest logs by the Corrales Comment confirms the assumption. Comment staff found 10 DWI arrests between October […]