Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced on social media that the town has hired Paul Lucero as new chief of police. Lucero fills a role that has been vacant since 2022. Nieto said Lucero will join the community and begin his role leading the police department pending the completion of his preemployment background check. “We are […]
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Mountainair mayor announces hiring of new police chief
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto announced on social media that the town has hired Paul Lucero as new chief of police. Lucero fills a role that has been vacant since 2022. Nieto said Lucero will join the community and begin his role leading the police department pending the completion of his preemployment background check. “We are […]
New Kid on The Block
Restaurants had a particularly rough time over the course of the COVID pandemic. One of the few elements of the food industry to weather that time well, however, was food trucks. Seems their micro-sized staffs, lack of enclosed dining spaces and ease of mobility made them the perfect food trend to survive that challenging (and […]
In New Mexico, straight ticket voting is a losing proposition
I find myself selecting the “Snooze for 30 days” option on social media more and more for my more strident connections as we get closer to the election and the anger from each side gets a little crazier. Democrats and Republicans alike are obsessed with cat-eating memes. J.D. Vance admits to “creating the story.” No […]
In New Mexico, straight ticket voting is a losing proposition
I find myself selecting the “Snooze for 30 days” option on social media more and more for my more strident connections as we get closer to the election and the anger from each side gets a little crazier. Democrats and Republicans alike are obsessed with cat-eating memes. J.D. Vance admits to “creating the story.” No […]
In New Mexico, straight ticket voting is a losing proposition
I find myself selecting the “Snooze for 30 days” option on social media more and more for my more strident connections as we get closer to the election and the anger from each side gets a little crazier. Democrats and Republicans alike are obsessed with cat-eating memes. J.D. Vance admits to “creating the story.” No […]
Mountainair Family Feud Turns Violent
Vehicular crime possible retaliation for alleged domestic violence incident An alleged road rage incident in Mountainair last week left one man injured and two arrested. Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated an alleged aggravated battery involving a pickup truck and a dirt bike on Sept. 14 near Highway 55 and Pinon Street in Mountainair. According […]
Mountainair Family Feud Turns Violent
Vehicular crime possible retaliation for alleged domestic violence incident An alleged road rage incident in Mountainair last week left one man injured and two arrested. Torrance County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated an alleged aggravated battery involving a pickup truck and a dirt bike on Sept. 14 near Highway 55 and Pinon Street in Mountainair. According […]
Community leaders show support for health care workers union
The United Health Professionals New Mexico, which represents University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center workers, hosted a community forum in Rio Rancho on Sept. 17 to discuss the hospital’s quality of care and accountability. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state Rep. Kathleen Cates and County Commissioner Katherine Bruch were among the guest speakers for […]
How one historic New Mexico mining town is balancing its legacy, tourism, and the climate crisis
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Bryce Dix, KUNM For one historic New Mexico mining town, the aesthetics of centuries-old coal waste is essential to its economy – bringing crucial tourism and film dollars to an area […]
