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BernCo warns of possible service adjustments Thursday as PNM considers Public Safety Power Shutoff

Staff report Bernalillo County is preparing for potential service adjustments on Thursday as PNM considers a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the East Mountains due to extreme wildfire risk.  PNM alerted customers Tuesday to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk.  […]

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BernCo warns of possible service adjustments Thursday as PNM considers Public Safety Power Shutoff

Staff report Bernalillo County is preparing for potential service adjustments on Thursday as PNM considers a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the East Mountains due to extreme wildfire risk.  PNM alerted customers Tuesday to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk.  […]

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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race   

By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]

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Here’s how PNM decides when to shut off power during high winds

By Hannah Grover The Public Service Company of New Mexico is monitoring weather closely as it determines whether to shutoff electricity to prevent wildfires. Omni Warner, vice president of PNM’s operations and engineering, said four severe weather incidents have led PNM to send out notice that a public safety power shutoff could be needed.  “There’s […]

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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa announces Easter “Eggstravaganza”

Staff report Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, nestled between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is set to host an Easter “Eggstravaganza” on April 20, featuring special dining experiences and family-friendly activities. The resort will offer a variety of activities for guests, including arts and crafts, a Tamaya Bunny Relay with a three-legged race, bunny hop, […]

Catron County declares wolf emergency

By Hannah Grover A wildlife advocate says there are resources available to help ranchers reduce the number of cattle killed by wolves, even as Catron County issued an emergency declaration this week calling the lobos a threat to public health and safety. The Catron County Commission met Thursday in Reserve to discuss the growing population […]