The USDA has announced $413,000 in federal funding for the Village of Cuba’s Volunteer Fire Department that U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich advocated directly for through the Omnibus Appropriations Agreement for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This investment will be used by the Village of Cuba Volunteer Fire Department to replace its aging fire engine pumper. The […]
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Community Briefs
Earthquakes in Sandoval County? If you were in or around Cuba and felt the ground shake last week, you weren’t imagining it. U.S. Geological Survey data shows two earthquakes on Wednesday, December 20 shook the Santa Fe National Forest. A 2.5-magnitude earthquake happened at 3 p.m., then a 3.5-magnitude earthquake happened around 4:45 p.m. According […]
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Christmas Birding
‘Tis the season for the Audubon’s 124th Christmas Bird Count (CBC). If you are unfamiliar with CBCs, it’s the time of year birders gather all across North and South America in order to count birds.
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Lawsuit Alleges Conspiracy to Remove Wild Horses from Sandoval County
A non-profit organization that works for the preservation and protection of wild horses and their habitat filed a lawsuit alleging …
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Community Briefs
The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2024 National …
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Community Briefs
Sandoval County’s toy drive, Bernalillo business renewals due Jan. 31, Rio Rancho seeks PID Board applicants, Sandoval County Animal Services waives adoption fees in December, Christmas BOGO Book Sale on Dec. 16!
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico’s Outdoor Economy is Booming
New data from the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the outdoor recreation sector’s growing impact on the national and local economy. Nationally, BEA reports outdoor recreation generates $1.1 trillion in economic output—2.2% of the gross domestic product—4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of US employees. According to the state, New Mexico’s […]
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Commission Certifies Election Results Despite Cries From Election Deniers
Serving as the election Canvassing Board on Nov. 17, the Sandoval County Commission got a unanimous vote to certify the results of last month’s local election, despite pleas from election deniers and voter reform advocates that they not certify the voting results. At its Nov. 8 meeting – a day after the local elections were […]
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Data: Sandoval County’s Local Economy is Booming
Laborers in Sandoval County are back at work in record numbers and making more money than ever. At least that is what payroll data from the county’s 3,075 employers shows. 33,458 workers took home paychecks from Sandoval County employers this summer and their average weekly wage is up to $1,059 per week across all industries, […]
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Signpost Shop Local Gift Guide
Have another favorite local holiday shopping spot? Tell us and we’ll include it in a future holiday shopping guide… or add it to the comments on our Facebook post here. It’s coming—the gift-giving season. Every year one must shell out their hard-earned dough to brighten others’ season, but it’s not always easy. What does one […]