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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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 […]