Local gardeners can learn the secrets of turning waste into “black gold” at a free workshop, “Gardening With the Masters: Composting,” on Saturday, Jan. 10. Kristi Vasquez, a Sandoval Extension Master Gardener and Bernalillo County Extension Master Composter, will lead the session. The presentation covers composting basics, including identifying beneficial organisms and troubleshooting common issues. […]
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Garden Masters to host free composting workshop in Corrales
Local gardeners can learn the secrets of turning waste into “black gold” at a free workshop, “Gardening With the Masters: Composting,” on Saturday, Jan. 10. Kristi Vasquez, a Sandoval Extension Master Gardener and Bernalillo County Extension Master Composter, will lead the session. The presentation covers composting basics, including identifying beneficial organisms and troubleshooting common issues. […]
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Corrales lot coverage rules remain unchanged as council explores new options
Lot coverage rules for the Village of Corrales won’t be changing anytime soon. Village councilors, at their Jan. 6 meeting, said they will seek more information before deciding whether to amend the village’s lot coverage limits, which address how much space property owners can fill on their land. The meeting comes after the adoption last […]
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Corrales lot coverage rules remain unchanged as council explores new options
Lot coverage rules for the Village of Corrales won’t be changing anytime soon. Village councilors, at their Jan. 6 meeting, said they will seek more information before deciding whether to amend the village’s lot coverage limits, which address how much space property owners can fill on their land. The meeting comes after the adoption last […]
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ABQ’s new interim police chief follows a familiar path. Will it lead to the same destination?
Cecily Barker, named Albuquerque’s first woman interim police chief on New Year’s Eve, follows a familiar pattern: Her two predecessors served as interim chief for about six months before being permanently appointed. The pattern is clear: Michael Geier served 6.5 months as interim chief before the City Council confirmed him 9-0 in June 2018. Harold […]
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Traditional Hispanic dances take center stage in Corrales
The Corrales Historical Society will kick off its 2026 Speaker Series with a two-hour interactive dance event featuring traditional New Mexican Hispanic ballroom dances. “Bailes de Salón” will take place Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road. The free event is open to the […]
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Traditional Hispanic dances take center stage in Corrales
The Corrales Historical Society will kick off its 2026 Speaker Series with a two-hour interactive dance event featuring traditional New Mexican Hispanic ballroom dances. “Bailes de Salón” will take place Jan. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Old San Ysidro Church, 966 Old Church Road. The free event is open to the […]
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Torrance County extends ICE contract
By Todd Brogowski, Mountainair Dispatch In a meeting that lasted less than two minutes (one minute, fifty-eight seconds, to be precise), the Torrance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract modification extending the county’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for use of the Torrance County Detention Facility during a special meeting held […]
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Baca interviews for Gov. cabinet post
Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca has two more years left to serve in his council term, but he could be leaving sooner than that, City Desk has learned. Baca has interviewed with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for consideration to fill the governor’s vacant cabinet position for secretary overseeing the state’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources […]
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ABQ launches ambitious plan to attract global businesses to Mesa del Sol
The Albuquerque City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday committing $5.75 million in public funds to launch a global business accelerator expected to create 1,200 high-paying jobs in Mesa del Sol. The ordinance authorizes the city to serve as fiscal agent for $5 million in state economic development funds and invest $750,000 in local resources […]