Fifteen years in the making, the Westside Sports Complex appears to be approaching the finish line — at least when it comes to where it will be built. The Albuquerque City Council is expected to finalize the location for the complex at its Aug. 5 regular meeting. The city and state governments have earmarked more […]
Category: Communities
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Moriarty Gets a New Postmaster
The United States Postal Service announced Sarah Earnest as the new Moriarty Postmaster. Earnest began her postal career in nearby Estancia as a part-time clerk in 2018. Since then, she served as an acting supervisor in Santa Fe and as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in Cuba, Estancia and Placitas post offices. While in Placitas, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Moriarty Gets a New Postmaster
The United States Postal Service announced Sarah Earnest as the new Moriarty Postmaster. Earnest began her postal career in nearby Estancia as a part-time clerk in 2018. Since then, she served as an acting supervisor in Santa Fe and as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in Cuba, Estancia and Placitas post offices. While in Placitas, […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
‘As Long as This Well Holds Up, We’ll Have Enough Water’
Of the two primary water wells for the Town of Estancia, one is not producing as much water as the town needs. According to Mayor Nathan Dial, it’s not the critical situation it was last week, but it is tenuous. The mayor said the tanks are still not full, but town residents no longer need […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
‘As Long as This Well Holds Up, We’ll Have Enough Water’
Of the two primary water wells for the Town of Estancia, one is not producing as much water as the town needs. According to Mayor Nathan Dial, it’s not the critical situation it was last week, but it is tenuous. The mayor said the tanks are still not full, but town residents no longer need […]
Posted inNational News, Sandoval County
Biden withdraws, endorses VP Harris for Dem. nomination
After weeks of resisting calls to leave the race, President Joe Biden reversed course Sunday afternoon with a lengthy letter to supporters saying he would decline the nomination and spend the next few months focused on his presidential duties. A few minutes later, his campaign’s social media accounts posted Biden’s call for delegates to select […]
Posted inNational News, Sandoval County, Syndicated
Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
By ZEKE MILLER, LISA MASCARO, MICHAEL BALSAMO and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday appealed for party unity to take on former President Donald Trump’s “dark vision,” working to hold off pressure from Democrats at the highest levels for him to bow out of the 2024 election to make way for […]
Posted inNational News, Sandoval County
Sen. Heinrich calls on Biden to pass the torch
New Mexico’s senior senator has joined the chorus of Democrats calling for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race in favor of “a candidate who can best defeat Donald Trump and safeguard the future of our democracy.” Sen. Martin Heinrich released a statement Friday morning saying that Biden is “one of the most […]
Posted inSandoval County
Circus Performers and Rodeo Thrills Await
The 48th Annual Sandoval County Fair promises a week packed with family fun and thrilling rodeo action from Monday, July 29, to Sunday, Aug. 4, at the county fairgrounds in Cuba. The fair kicks off Monday with excitement building throughout the week leading up to a weekend full of shows. In addition to fan favorites […]
Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Sandoval County
Over $15 Million Could Be Coming to NM for Rural Development
On July 11, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich welcomed the Senate Appropriations Committee’s bipartisan, unanimous passage of the Fiscal Year 25 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. This legislation includes over $15 million in investments for 18 projects across New Mexico. “We maintained our full support for vital nutrition programs like WIC […]