With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, the City of Albuquerque is equipping residents with the best ways to stay safe from extreme heat this summer. City officials are urging the community to take all necessary precautions and to take advantage of the available resources, such as expanded shelter options and splash pads, among others. […]
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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
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Mexican Consulate Gathers Experts to Refute Immigration Misinformation and Offer Resources
By Andrea Vasquez The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque wants the immigrant community to know its rights and be legally informed and prepared, as President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a crackdown on immigration. The recent political climate has caused citizens to feel uneasy about their legal status, resulting in protests, […]
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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
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Alzheimer’s Transformative Clinic to Visit New Mexico in March
By Andrea Vasquez The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host an educational conference in Albuquerque on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown as part of its National Educating America Tour. The event intends for local experts to provide New Mexico residents with the proper information and tools […]
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Mountainair Police Department Welcomes New Police Officer
By Andrea Vasquez The town of Mountainair welcomed a new officer to its Police Department. Mountainair’s Mayor Peter Nieto personally recommended Officer Steven Aragon, expressing his confidence in his ability and the enrichment he will bring to both the department and the community. After approval from the Mountainair Town Council last week, Aragon officially began […]
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Power outage scheduled by CNMEC: Preparation Tips for East Mountains
By Andrea Vasquez Despite various icy weather concerns the East Mountains community voiced, Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) announced a scheduled outage from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The scheduled power outage will occur on Wednesday, Jan. 22 and is said to be necessary to switch members in the Coron, Cedarvale, Duran, White Oaks, […]
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Word on the street is Rumor Brewing Company Wants to Create a Game Yard
By Andrea Vasquez Cedar Crest’s Rumor Brewing Company plans to expand its space to include a play area and is seeking help from the community to make this dream a reality. Tucked away just behind Cedar Crest’s post office, Rumor Brewing is a destination hub for outdoor activities, mainly due to its proximity to a […]
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Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Jan. 2, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators filed five bills on […]
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Torrance County Commission Meeting Recap
On Dec. 11, the Torrance County Commission discussed road conditions, animal welfare and public safety. Recent snowfall and rain have caused frustrations among the Torrance County community. These weather conditions have caused extensive damage to county roads, especially dirt and gravel routes, which residents said have become impassable. This impacts both personal vehicles and school […]