The Bernalillo Council Rundown

In a swift Sept. 23 Bernalillo Town Council meeting, councilors tackled a variety of issues, approving funding to enhance youth programs and bolstering law enforcement, while also denying a fence variance and granting a liquor license to a local restaurant. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement between the town and the Mid-Region Council of Governments […]

Crimes Against Children: The Difficult Work

Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney Oct. 15-17 my office will be hosting the 2nd Annual Southwest Crimes Against Children Conference at the Santa Ana Star and Hotel in Bernalillo. This free statewide conference brings together representatives from law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, child and victim advocates. Social workers and members of the court […]

Burners On

Locals already know that Albuquerque has the largest hot air balloon event in the world, and we have watched the largest collection of hot air balloons in the world paint vibrant colors all over the Duke City skyline each October since 1972. Tom Garrity, the Balloon Fiesta spokesperson, says we’ve come a long way from […]

Mountainair mourns local author, community leader Steinlage

Author and beloved local leader Ben Steinlage died Sept. 23, leaving a huge hole in the Mountainair community. Steinlage and his wife, Sandi, were heavily involved in community events, including the popular Christmas Land drive that would see the community building packed with donated Christmas gifts. “The Town of Mountainair is saddened by the passing […]

Mountainair mourns local author, community leader Steinlage

Author and beloved local leader Ben Steinlage died Sept. 23, leaving a huge hole in the Mountainair community. Steinlage and his wife, Sandi, were heavily involved in community events, including the popular Christmas Land drive that would see the community building packed with donated Christmas gifts. “The Town of Mountainair is saddened by the passing […]

Free legal consultation available this weekend in Estancia

Low-income New Mexicans will have an opportunity to receive a free legal consultation in Estancia this weekend. The 5th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid are hosting a free Legal Fair Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Torrance County District Courthouse. The […]