The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has reached a settlement agreement with Cuba Mayor Denny Herrera and his business, DDH, Inc. Fuel Service Station, resolving allegations of violations of the Governmental Conduct Act. An investigation by the Commission revealed concerns that Herrera improperly benefited from a village directive that mandated village employees refuel vehicles exclusively […]
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Rep. Stansbury submits $48 million in Community Project Funding requests for Sandoval County
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) has submitted 15 Congressionally funded community projects totaling $158,450,000 for communities across New Mexico in the upcoming 2026 budget process. As the U.S. House of Representatives begins marking up appropriations bills this week, these proposals aim to address critical needs in public safety, housing, healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Stansbury’s funding […]
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Sandoval County Commission approves bond worth almost half a billion dollars
Sandoval County commissioners advanced the nearly half-billion-dollar revenue bond for the Diamond Tail massive solar and battery project, expected to generate millions in school funding and reshape the region’s energy economy. During the May 28 board meeting, commissioners declared their intent to approve a $497 million bond to help build the solar and battery storage […]
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Pocket veto of promising wild horse bill leaves issues unresolved
Despite overwhelming bipartisan support and years of advocacy, New Mexico’s long-awaited free-roaming horse management bill has quietly died through a pocket veto, causing frustration among lawmakers, county officials and animal welfare advocates. House Bill 284, co-sponsored by Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Galisteo, and Sen. Pat Woods, R-Broadview, passed 54-4 in the House and 38-0 in the […]
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Pueblo of Jemez ask Forest Service chief to visit
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a New Mexico Democrat, has invited U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to visit the Upper Pecos watershed following reports that the federal government has reversed a former moratorium on new mining operations. Heinrich sent a letter to Schultz highlighting the importance of the watershed to tribes and other communities in […]
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Protect the firefighters who protect our homes and forests
Riva Duncan is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She is vice president of Grassroots Wildland Firefighters. By Riva Duncan, Guest columnist. You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving […]
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Where’s the Pride in Sandoval County?
As cities across New Mexico roll out rainbow flags and pride parades for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Sandoval County stays silent with no official events, proclamations or celebrations planned — unlike nearby Albuquerque, which is set for a full slate of festivities. Despite being New Mexico’s third-largest county and home to more than 150,000 people, Sandoval […]
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‘Take a Ride on Us’ offering discounted Uber rides for Memorial Day weekend
Three counties are once again partnering to offer free and safe rides for Memorial Day weekend through the “Take a Ride on Us” program. The initiative encourages residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence during the holiday. From 10 a.m. on May 23 through 2 […]
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Tamaya’s signature restaurant Corn Maiden is open for the season
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa has announced its signature restaurant, Corn Maiden, has opened for the season. Corn Maiden features a farm-to-table concept with regionally-inspired cuisine and fresh ingredients from the resort’s on-site garden. “We are thrilled to welcome guests back to Corn Maiden,” said Nate Larsen, Executive Chef. “Our team has thoughtfully curated […]
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Remains found in 2001 identified 24 years later as 1950s wrestler and actor
The remains of a man found in a grave in Sandoval County in 2001 have been identified 24 years later as Hawaiian Keeble Wofford Sr., also known as Kimo Mahi, a wrestler and actor from the 1950s. Othram, a DNA lab in Texas, recently identified Wofford, who appeared in films like “Twilight for the Gods” […]