Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]
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East Mountain community celebrates outstanding citizens
Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]
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Early voting begins Oct. 8
Torrance County residents looking to get a jump on Election Day can vote this month. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 8 and closes Nov. 2. Voter registration closes on Oct. 8, but same-day voter registration will be available in person at any voting location during early voting as well as […]
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7 Brew celebrates Rio Rancho grand opening with donation to UNM Children’s Hospital
A new coffee shop that opened in Rio Rancho last week not only offers over 20,000 drink combinations — it also served up a big check to the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital. Drive-thru coffee brand 7 Brew celebrated the grand opening of its second New Mexico location and first in Rio Rancho by […]
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Letter to the Editor: History can teach us a lot about Project 2025
Submitted by Tennise Broeck Morse, local author of “Work or Die” – The Great Disability Benefits War. Albuquerque is a great place to live, but it may not be so great under Project 2025. With all the hoopla this “project” has caused, few people are looking back to 1981, when – according to the Heritage Society […]
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Letter to the Editor: History can teach us a lot about Project 2025
Submitted by Tennise Broeck Morse, local author of “Work or Die” – The Great Disability Benefits War. Albuquerque is a great place to live, but it may not be so great under Project 2025. With all the hoopla this “project” has caused, few people are looking back to 1981, when – according to the Heritage Society […]
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Letter to the Editor: Edgewood Commission needs to stop preaching and get to work
Submitted by Marcia Smith Again this week, the grossly incompetent Town of Edgewood Commissioners spent time focused on their religion and their personal faith (See the Town’s Proclamation Recognizing the Christian Heritage of the United States and Calling for Prayer, Worship, and Repentance on the Town website) instead of focusing on what the citizens of […]
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Edgewood Commission Meeting Gets Religious
The Edgewood Commission discussed a proclamation at a Sept. 24 meeting that had some commissioners and residents concerned about the possible consequences. Commissioners and town employees had mixed feelings about the proclamation, which recognizes “the Christian heritage of the United States” and calls for voluntary prayer, worship and repentance. “We invite all citizens of Edgewood […]
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RRPS ‘actively addressing’ school shooting threats
Rio Rancho Public Schools sent a safety message to families Sept. 24 to address a series of threats relating to potential school shootings. The message said the district is “actively addressing” school shooting threats that have been circulating on social media and through text messages. “The Rio Rancho Public Schools Safety and Security Department, in […]
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Letter to the Editor: 2024 GO Bonds
Dear Bernalillo County Residents: Six important Bernalillo County Government Obligation Bond questions will appear before voters on the 2024 General Election ballot. The questions range from public safety to community services and public works initiatives that total $40.5 million dollars. Approval of these government obligation bonds will not increase taxes. The county currently maintains an […]