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Trump agrees to be interviewed as part of an investigation into his assassination attempt, FBI says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of an investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania earlier this month, a special agent said on Monday in disclosing how the gunman prior to the shooting had researched mass attacks and explosive devices. The expected interview with […]

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BernCo Is Looking for Volunteers for Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Bernalillo County is recruiting for the newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB). This initiative follows the recent passage of an ordinance that established the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority. “We need diverse perspectives and experiences to create a robust and effective Behavioral Health Advisory Board,” says Wayne Lindstrom, deputy county manager for the Behavioral […]

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PRC approves NM Gas Co. rate increase agreement

By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved a stipulated agreement which is expected to result in a rate increase for customers.  The stipulated agreement is between New Mexico Gas Company and various consumer and environmental advocates. The gas utility initially asked for the ability to collect nearly $49 million […]

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The Merc Reopens to Great Fanfare

A large red ribbon was cut in the early morning of July 18, signifying the grand reopening of The Merc, a local grocery store located in the Homestead Village Plaza in Placitas. Members of the Placitas Chamber of Commerce, owners of The Merc and a large crowd of shoppers attended the event with great enthusiasm.  […]

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Climate change is bringing more deadly heat to New Mexico

By Hannah Grover Heat-related deaths and illnesses are increasing in New Mexico, as the state has experienced greater increases in temperature than many other parts of the country. During an interim legislative committee on Monday in Albuquerque, a series of panelists spoke about climate change, its impacts on New Mexicans and what the state is […]

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Republican vs. Democrat? Joining the independent ranks

This week, presidential polls are moving again, in the opposite direction. After the Biden campaign made the determination there was no path to victory, the President announced on July 21 that he would not accept the Democratic nomination and he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The negligible momentum gained by the Trump/Vance campaign after the […]

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Las Placitas Association July Report

This report is a monthly submission by the Las Placitas Association about community news and views. Buffalo Tract: Following the official withdrawal of the Buffalo Tract from mining (including gravel), the work begins to decide how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Placitas will be used. LPA has been awarded an Outdoor Recreation […]

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Sandoval County Opens State-of-the-Art Public Safety Building

Sandoval County officials and community members gathered July 23 in Bernalillo for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Public Safety Building.  The facility is expected to enhance local law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The $12.2 million building is located on the Sandoval County complex at 7255 Oersted Road NE in Bernalillo. The building was […]

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It’s Fair Time!

This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s.  The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more.  The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s […]