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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, National News, Sandoval County, Syndicated

“Are you with me?” Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term

By AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Sandoval County

Letter to the Editor: Unbecoming Conduct by New Mexico State Senator

Submitted by Barbara V. Hall In the Santa Fe New Mexican, Senator Craig Brandt criticized Senate District 9 Republican candidate, Audrey Trujillo, with unfounded, defamatory accusations.  The purpose?  To promote Trujillo’s Republican opponent before the Primary.  Trujillo is ahead in the polls and Senator Brandt is scared. No matter how dirty politics can get, Senator Brandt […]

Posted inSandoval County

New Exhibit Explores America’s Identity

The Placitas Community Library will be the backdrop for a new exhibition celebrating the diversity of America.  The exhibit “Our America” represents a tapestry of cultural diversity bound together by the unique weft and warp of stories and experiences representing the various backgrounds and origins of the American landscape. Through the lens of art, the […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, Sandoval County

Caesars Sportsbook to Open at Route 66 Casino

Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) announced May 20 a partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to open multiple in-person sportsbooks at three gaming properties in New Mexico.  In a press release, LDC stated in-person sports wagers are now accepted at newly opened Caesars Sportsbook locations at Route 66 Casino Hotel and Casino Xpress west of Albuquerque and […]