By The Associated Press Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of college campuses following last week’s arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University. The students are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza — and in […]
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Clean, Green, and Gorgeous: Curbside Green Waste Collection Returns
By Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department The City of Albuquerque’s Solid Waste Management Department will begin the Spring Green Waste Collection Event starting Monday, April 29. Residents will be able to dispose of their leaves, grass, brush, and trimmings at their curbside for no additional charge. Residents can have their green waste picked up at […]
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The Signpost: April 25, 2024
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Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
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Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]
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Moriarty Fire Fights Three Fires in One Week
The City of Moriarty Fire Department and Torrance County Fire Department have already had a busy 2024 fire season. Last week firefighters and EMS put out three structure fires in a seven-day period that left two people dead and several acres of land burned. Around 10:30 am on April 17, Moriarty and Torrance County fire […]
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Moriarty Fire Fights Three Fires in One Week
The City of Moriarty Fire Department and Torrance County Fire Department have already had a busy 2024 fire season. Last week firefighters and EMS put out three structure fires in a seven-day period that left two people dead and several acres of land burned. Around 10:30 am on April 17, Moriarty and Torrance County fire […]
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Burn Permit
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 […]