The Town of Mountainair has adopted a property maintenance ordinance designed to ensure the community remains clean, safe and welcoming for all residents. The ordinance sets guidelines that hold property owners responsible for following to help keep the town beautiful and free from hazards. According to Mayor Peter Nieto, the guidelines include maintaining weeds to […]
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$20M Secured for Bernalillo Wastewater Plant Overhaul
President Joe Biden signed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 into law Jan. 4, which includes $20 million in funding for improvements to Bernalillo’s wastewater treatment plant. The Water Resources Development Act aims to strengthen the nation’s water resources infrastructure by funding projects that improve ports, harbors, inland waterways, and flood and storm protection. […]
New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidates anti-abortion ordinances
By Susan Morée The New Mexico Supreme Court announced Jan. 9 its unanimous decision to invalidate ordinances passed in small communities that previously banned abortion. Several municipalities passed ordinances banning abortion, relying on an 1800s law called the Comstock Act. Those municipalities were the cities of Clovis and Hobbs along with Lea and Roosevelt counties. […]
New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidates anti-abortion ordinances
By Susan Morée The New Mexico Supreme Court announced Jan. 9 its unanimous decision to invalidate ordinances passed in small communities that previously banned abortion. Several municipalities passed ordinances banning abortion, relying on an 1800s law called the Comstock Act. Those municipalities were the cities of Clovis and Hobbs along with Lea and Roosevelt counties. […]
Multiple crashes on I-40 due to icy weather conditions, Town of Edgewood offices closed
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to several crashes on Interstate 40 in the East Mountains on Jan. 7. Authorities attribute the incidents to the dangerous winter driving conditions east New Mexico is experiencing. Lane closures included: Caution is heavily advised when driving through these areas. Due to weather conditions, the Town of Edgewood […]
Multiple crashes on I-40 due to icy weather conditions, Town of Edgewood offices closed
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to several crashes on Interstate 40 in the East Mountains on Jan. 7. Authorities attribute the incidents to the dangerous winter driving conditions east New Mexico is experiencing. Lane closures included: Caution is heavily advised when driving through these areas. Due to weather conditions, the Town of Edgewood […]
Changes Are Brewing
The Bosque Brewing Co. announced changes to its brewing production strategy at its Bosque North facility in Bernalillo to address challenges with wastewater that is generated during the brewing process. The changes are to comply with the Town of Bernalillo’s wastewater requirements and ensure smooth operations. Bosque will temporarily move the production of five core […]
Torrance County Commission seeks ability to pause new cannabis production
The Torrance County Commission is concerned about the impact cannabis farms have on communities and the lack of local control. The commission passed a resolution Wednesday on a unanimous vote supporting legislation that would allow counties to petition for a moratorium on cannabis production licenses and associated water permits. This resolution comes a few months […]
Torrance County Commission seeks ability to pause new cannabis production
The Torrance County Commission is concerned about the impact cannabis farms have on communities and the lack of local control. The commission passed a resolution Wednesday on a unanimous vote supporting legislation that would allow counties to petition for a moratorium on cannabis production licenses and associated water permits. This resolution comes a few months […]
New Mexico congressional delegation discuss election certification and the Capitol riots anniversary
In a flurry of competence seen infrequently on Capitol Hill in recent months, the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election were certified Monday during a joint session of congress with no concerns raised and no violence erupting. This makes President-elect Donald Trump’s election win official. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won 312 […]