As Bernalillo County voters prepare to cast their ballots, there are more choices to make than deciding who should be the next president or local legislators. Six county ballot questions will ask voters to consider approving the issuance of $40.5 million in general obligation bonds. Of that total, $8.8 million is planned for public safety […]
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New Mexico’s top cowboys will compete in rodeo finals in Cuba
The best amateur cowboys and cowgirls in New Mexico will descend on Cuba this weekend for the 2024 New Mexico Rodeo Association (NMRA) Finals. Taking place Oct. 5 and 6 at the Sandoval County Fairgrounds, the finals bring together the best talent from across New Mexico and showcase the state’s top 10 competitors’ skills in […]
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Torrance County Detention Facility Extends Contract with CoreCivic
The Torrance County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to extend the contract between the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until Dec. 31. Although there was no discussion by county commissioners about the contract extension during the meeting at which it was approved, the majority of the public comments […]
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New Mexicans can now apply for Clean Car Tax Credit
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is accepting applications for the state’s Clean Car Tax Credit. According to a press release, the tax credit, enacted during the 2024 legislative session, offers an income tax credit of up to $3,000 to individuals or businesses who purchase or lease an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid […]
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New Mexicans can now apply for Clean Car Tax Credit
The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is accepting applications for the state’s Clean Car Tax Credit. According to a press release, the tax credit, enacted during the 2024 legislative session, offers an income tax credit of up to $3,000 to individuals or businesses who purchase or lease an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid […]
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New Mexico’s health provider crisis endures but it is fixable
I am writing this column from another state where I am currently undergoing a course ofmedical treatment. When this medical issue arose earlier this summer, I was told flat outby my Albuquerque primary care provider that getting a consult to this particularspecialty in New Mexico’s largest city would take a year. So here I am […]
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New Mexico’s health provider crisis endures but it is fixable
I am writing this column from another state where I am currently undergoing a course ofmedical treatment. When this medical issue arose earlier this summer, I was told flat outby my Albuquerque primary care provider that getting a consult to this particularspecialty in New Mexico’s largest city would take a year. So here I am […]
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Placitas Community Library Book Talk to feature noted physicist
The Placitas Community Library will host a Book Talk event this month with physicist Tom Sanford. Sanford will discuss his book, A Whirlwind History of the Universe and Mankind: From the Big Bang to the Higgs Boson at 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the library. According to a release, Sanford’s book is “essential to anyone […]
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Letter to the Editor: Nava is not the candidate for Senate District 9
Submitted by Beth Dowling, Rio Rancho Who is Cindy Nava, Candidate for Senate District 9?As a constituent of Senate District 9, I have been doing research before Early Voting begins on October 8th. I looked into this race after attending the candidate forum, sponsored by the Rio Rancho Observer and Sandoval County Regional Chamber. This […]
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Ruling expected this month in school calendar case
A district court judge Monday indicated he’ll make a ruling by the end of the month in a lawsuit over a proposed change in school calendars. State District Court Judge Dustin K. Hunter in Roswell heard motions for summary judgment from the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) and the schools suing it over a […]