The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) are hosting a community event in the snow in which people who love the winter weather can get some exercise and socialize from more than-10,000 feet high. On Jan. 18, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race will begin on Sandia Crest, and participants 13 and older are […]
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Put on Your Snowshoes and Cruise
The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) are hosting a community event in the snow in which people who love the winter weather can get some exercise and socialize from more than-10,000 feet high. On Jan. 18, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race will begin on Sandia Crest, and participants 13 and older are […]
What to know about solar development in New Mexico
One of the questions that opponents keep asking during meetings about the Diamond Tail solar project is why it is being located in the East Mountains rather than in the Four Corners, especially as it is being billed as a way to replace coal-fired generation. The developers of the project say they chose the location […]
What to know about solar development in New Mexico
One of the questions that opponents keep asking during meetings about the Diamond Tail solar project is why it is being located in the East Mountains rather than in the Four Corners, especially as it is being billed as a way to replace coal-fired generation. The developers of the project say they chose the location […]
Words matter: Stop calling oil and gas “clean” until they truly are
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Charles Goodmacher, a resident of Rio Rancho, is the retired director of media and government relations for NEA-NM and founder of Do Good LLC, a lobbying and communications firm working in public policy. Words matter. Sometimes comforting words obscure unfortunate […]
Words matter: Stop calling oil and gas “clean” until they truly are
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Charles Goodmacher, a resident of Rio Rancho, is the retired director of media and government relations for NEA-NM and founder of Do Good LLC, a lobbying and communications firm working in public policy. Words matter. Sometimes comforting words obscure unfortunate […]
Cullen Wins House 57 Seat After Recount
The 2024 election in New Mexico came to an end Dec. 16 as the State Canvassing Board certified results for two races that had automatic recounts. The New Mexico House District 57 race triggered an automatic recount with former Rio Rancho Public Schools board member and Republican Catherine Cullen and Democrat Michelle Sandoval being separated […]
Pot policy change, salary hikes approved by BernCo commissioners
Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
Pot policy change, salary hikes approved by BernCo commissioners
Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]
Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]

