Curse words and outrage peppered reactions by New Mexico’s elected U.S. senators and representatives to news that California’s Hispanic Senator, Alex Padilla, was forcibly removed by law enforcement from a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday. Kristi later told reporters that Padilla had not identified himself, though video widely […]
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Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Moriarty approves hiring police officers, offering training incentives
The Moriarty City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved hiring five police officers and offering training incentives for officers to receive certain types of certification. The incentives will encourage officers to seek training in general instruction, firearm instruction, field officer training and evidence technician. Chief Adan Urbina said those certifications often require classes. “That’s a lot […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County
Traffic cone season is coming.These local highways are on the DOT paving project list.
New Mexico Highway 344 will likely see some construction this summer as crews work on a hot-in-place pavement recycling project with an estimated price tag of $1.2 million. This is one of the projects that was included in a presentation the New Mexico Department of Transportation District 5 Engineer Rhonda Lopez gave to state lawmakers […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Hiring new police officers on the agenda for Moriarty
The Moriarty City Council will discuss hiring five new police officers when it meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City of Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Street South. In addition to possibly approving hiring the new officers, the City Council is also scheduled to discuss a police incentive plan for a general instructor, firearms […]
Posted inOpinion, Sandoval County
A Historic Investment in the Heart of Albuquerque
Tammy Fiebelkorn, Renée Grout, and Joaquín Baca are City Councilors in the City of Albuquerque This year, for the first time in Albuquerque’s history, the City has funded three full-time positions in the Open Space program for the Rio Grande bosque – dedicated staff whose sole responsibility is caring for this special area. As the […]
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Letter to the Editor: City must invest in affordable housing, community support
Dear Editors and concerned citizens, I am writing regarding the ongoing sweeps of homeless encampments in Albuquerque. City police and sanitation workers have been, for the past year and a half, gathering en masse at outdoor campsites, terrorizing (and sometimes assaulting) residents and throwing all of their property into trash trucks and hauling it away. […]
Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Torrance County
Torrance County announces 2025 Summer Internship Program
Torrance County has announced its 2025 Summer Enrichment Internship Program, which will offer paid work experience to students aged 14 to 18. Interns will work 20 hours per week at $13 an hour with employers throughout the county. The program aims to connect youth with meaningful work experiences, career exploration, and adult mentorship. Students must […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Torrance County
Torrance County firefighter named finalist for New Mexico 2025 Firefighter of the Year
Torrance County Fire and Emergency Services has announced that Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate Nicaea Spomer is a finalist for the New Mexico 2025 Firefighter of the Year Award. Spomer has served with Torrance County Fire and Emergency Services for two and a half years, demonstrating a strong commitment to the community, according to a press release from Torrance […]
Posted inEducation, Sandoval County
Moriarty Robotics team makes waves at World Championship after state victory
By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty High School’s newly formed NM-MESA robotics team has returned from the VEX V5 World Championship in Dallas after a remarkable debut season. The team started strong, winning the VEX V5 NM State Championship in early March, which earned them a spot at the World Championship held May 6-8. In Dallas, the […]
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Keller, White lead in qualifying for mayoral public financing
Staff report — Three weeks into a nine week period to secure more than $750,000 in public campaign dollars, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and former Sheriff Darren White have taken an early lead in the effort to secure qualifying donations. According to data from the Albuquerque City Clerk’s Office on Friday morning, Keller had secured […]