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New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Call for Humane Treatment of Immigrants and Immigration Reform

Submitted by the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Immigration has become a top issue of concern for many Americans, including Catholics, engendering strong emotions on both sides of the immigration debate.  Despite the nation’s long, and primarily positive, experience with newcomers, in which we have welcomed people to our shores for generations, immigration remains […]

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New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Call for Humane Treatment of Immigrants and Immigration Reform

Submitted by the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops Immigration has become a top issue of concern for many Americans, including Catholics, engendering strong emotions on both sides of the immigration debate.  Despite the nation’s long, and primarily positive, experience with newcomers, in which we have welcomed people to our shores for generations, immigration remains […]

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Listening, Healing and Supporting

Sheila Malmo, the first chaplain of the Bernalillo Fire Department, offers spiritual and emotional support to first responders in Sandoval County, helping those who dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community. Malmo, who also serves as chaplain for Sandoval County and Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue Departments, points out that her […]

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Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap

During the Town of Edgewood’s Regular Commission Meeting Dec. 10, the commission discussed the process for appointing a new commissioner for District 5, among other essential concerns.  With Sterling Donner out of the position,  the commission unanimously agreed to advertise the job opening in the local newspapers, on social media and possibly, on the radio.  […]

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Edgewood Amends Cannabis Ordinance to Ensure Legal Accuracy

During Edgewood’s Regular Meeting Dec. 10, the town commissioners approved amendments to the cannabis ordinance to correct a technical error regarding conditional use and variances.  The main legal concern for the Cannabis Ordinance 2022-03 was correcting a technical error by removing the word “variance” to avoid any potential legal challenge in the future.  This correction […]

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Puffing, Painting, Improving the Community

A community club will be hosting a cannabis-themed Winter Solstice celebration in Estancia this month, where participants are invited to create artwork and find potential solutions to problems facing their Torrance County community.  The Estancia Valley High Society and Thriving Roots are teaming up to put on their Winter Solstice Puff and Paint event Dec. […]