The new special master for the Rio Grande water fight between Texas and New Mexico is asking for an update from all the parties in a scheduled Oct. 23 hearing in Denver. The U.S. Supreme Court appointed a new judge to supervise the case in July, following the high court’s June ruling that dismissed a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Keep religion out of government
Submitted by Karl G. Hill I grew up in Edgewood. I have to say I’m embarrassed for my hometown in reading this. If people want to believe in a religion (like Christianity or whatever) that’s their right. This is America. Similarly if people do not want to follow a religion that is also their right. […]
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The Bernalillo Council Rundown
In a swift Sept. 23 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, councilors tackled a variety of issues, approving funding to enhance youth programs and bolstering law enforcement, while also denying a fence variance and granting a liquor license to a local restaurant. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and the Mid-Region Council of Governments […]
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Crimes Against Children: The Difficult Work
Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney Oct. 15-17 my office will be hosting the 2nd Annual Southwest Crimes Against Children Conference at the Santa Ana Star and Hotel in Bernalillo. This free statewide conference brings together representatives from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, child and victim advocates. Social workers and members of the court […]
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Letter to the Editor: Everett will bring Democratic values to NM Senate
Submitted by Amina Everett, MBA, Rio Rancho The people of New Mexico deserve a lawmaker who will seek out their concerns, hear their voices, and represent them faithfully. That is why I am running for NM Senate District 40. I am the oldest of four children. I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where my […]
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Mesa Club celebrates newly renovated home
In 1995, five alcoholics opened the doors of the Mesa Club as a place for people battling alcoholism or drug addiction to meet as they work to get and/or stay sober. Nearly three decades later, over 30 people joined the board of directors and local leaders to celebrate the newly renovated Mesa Club in Rio […]
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Burners On
Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]
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Mountainair mourns local author, community leader Steinlage
Author and beloved local leader Ben Steinlage died Sept. 23, leaving a huge hole in the Mountainair community. Steinlage and his wife, Sandi, were heavily involved in community events, including the popular Christmas Land drive that would see the community building packed with donated Christmas gifts. “The Town of Mountainair is saddened by the passing […]
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Mountainair mourns local author, community leader Steinlage
Author and beloved local leader Ben Steinlage died Sept. 23, leaving a huge hole in the Mountainair community. Steinlage and his wife, Sandi, were heavily involved in community events, including the popular Christmas Land drive that would see the community building packed with donated Christmas gifts. “The Town of Mountainair is saddened by the passing […]
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Free legal consultation available this weekend in Estancia
Low-income New Mexicans will have an opportunity to receive a free legal consultation in Estancia this weekend. The 5th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid are hosting a free Legal Fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrance County District Courthouse. The […]