The Town of Bernalillo Fire and Rescue announced Burning Permit Changes last month to help wildfire mitigation. You will no longer need a “burn permit” to burn in the Town of Bernalillo. To burn on your property, call the “burn line” at 505-771-7104 to check if it is a “burn” or “no burn” day. The […]
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Great American Clean Up
Rio Rancho’s Great American Clean-Up returns on May 4 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 pm. and volunteers are needed. Help keep Rio Rancho clean by removing neighborhood and roadside litter. All cleaning supplies will be provided. The deadline to register is April 26 and the first 300 volunteers will receive a special thank-you gift for […]
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What Do You Stand For? What Time Is It?
So it’s been a pretty exciting week in Washington. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s legislative package for the most part passed on a bipartisan vote, with the exception of the border security piece. The Senate rejected the impeachment articles against the Secretary of Homeland Security. The howler monkey caucus wailed and gnashed their teeth […]
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James Beard Semi-finalist Brings Smash-Style Burgers, Spicy Chicken to Rio Rancho
A James Beard Award semifinalist from New Mexico is expanding to Rio Rancho. Basit Gauba, a restaurant and food truck owner from Albuquerque, is preparing to bring two of his restaurants to Rio Rancho’s new indoor/outdoor retail and event space, The Block, which is set to open in June. Gauba, owner of Tikka Spice Desi […]
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Santa Fe Police Officer Accused of Battery in Rio Rancho
A Santa Fe Police officer was arrested in Rio Rancho earlier this month for battery against a household member. Rio Rancho Police were called to a home on 4th Ave. NE on April 9 to investigate a 911 hangup. According to a criminal complaint, a woman at the residence said that she called 911 after […]
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Cuba Schools Expand Food Growing Program
The Cuba Independent School system has received a $5,000 grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to purchase a “hoop house” for its horticultural program. It will add teaching space to the program offered to middle and high school students. A hoop house is a plastic-covered greenhouse that does not have supplemental heating or […]
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NM Receives $156M to Boost Access to Solar
New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced recipients of the $7 billion Solar for All competition awards on Monday. The state will receive $156 million through the program, which is enough to increase solar access for more than 21,000 households. The New […]
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NM Receives $156M to Boost Access to Solar
New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced recipients of the $7 billion Solar for All competition awards on Monday. The state will receive $156 million through the program, which is enough to increase solar access for more than 21,000 households. The New […]
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NM Receives $156M to Boost Access to Solar
New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced recipients of the $7 billion Solar for All competition awards on Monday. The state will receive $156 million through the program, which is enough to increase solar access for more than 21,000 households. The New […]
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Remembering Grandfather
Sammie Charlie, Alan Charlie’s grandfather, served in the Marines during the Korean War which lasted from 1950 to 1953. The artist’s latest series is from his memory and the memory of all 800 Navajo soldiers who served in Korea and those who continue to serve. The paintings were inspired by stories from Alan’s father, photos […]