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Solar projects in Central New Mexico Face Opposition from Nearby Residents

Two central New Mexico solar projects are facing backlash from nearby residents amid concerns that battery storage may lead to devastating wildfires. Opponents are also concerned about impacts to limited water resources and increased traffic. The developers of the Diamond Tail solar and battery storage project in the East Mountains attempted to alleviate some of […]

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Edgewood Police Department Proposes In-Town Training Facility

During the Nov. 26 Town Hall meeting, Edgewood’s Police Department proposed establishing a mobile training facility to provide its officers with the highest standard of training. An overview of the location, design features, safety measures and cost considerations illustrated the need for enhanced training, improved officer safety, and increased community trust.  Lieutenant David Lovato and […]

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Pre-K teacher, previously investigated by CYFD, faces rape charge following an almost yearlong investigation

A 32-year-old man from Albuquerque with a previous run in with the state’s Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) currently faces first degree criminal sexual penetration charges.   Michael Kimball, a former employee at New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras, is accused of raping a student at the school’s library in December 2023.  In an […]

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Pre-K teacher, previously investigated by CYFD, faces rape charge following an almost yearlong investigation

A 32-year-old man from Albuquerque with a previous run in with the state’s Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) currently faces first degree criminal sexual penetration charges.   Michael Kimball, a former employee at New Mexico Early Learning Academy in Tijeras, is accused of raping a student at the school’s library in December 2023.  In an […]