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Mexican Consulate Gathers Experts to Refute Immigration Misinformation and Offer Resources

By Andrea Vasquez  The Consulate of Mexico in Albuquerque wants the immigrant community to know its rights and be legally informed and prepared, as President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a crackdown on immigration.  The recent political climate has caused citizens to feel uneasy about their legal status, resulting in protests, […]

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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend

By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras.  This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]

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Estancia Goes to Washington to Seek Funding 

By Andrea Vasquez  The town of Estancia is planning another trip to Washington, D.C., for funding purposes.  Mayor Nathan Dial confirmed that Estancia is considering a trip to the nation’s capitol to secure funding for one of the town’s new “big ticket item” project.  The project will include a park, pond and pool, with a […]

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Bill Aims to Stop Libraries from Banning Books Based on Politics, Ideology

By Nicole Maxwell A bill aimed at protecting public libraries from politically charged book ban attempts is making its way through the Roundhouse. HB 27, the Librarian Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Cates, D-Rio Rancho,  seeks to prohibit public libraries from getting state funding unless they adopt a policy prohibiting the removal of books […]

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Bill Seeks Funding for Economic Development in the Lower Estancia Valley

By Hannah Grover State legislators are seeking funds for state officials to contract with an entity that can help promote economic development in the Lower Estancia Valley. SB 183 would provide $100,000 to the Economic Development Department to contract with an economic development organization in the region. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Liz Stefanics, […]