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Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.

Patrick Sais for Mayor Facebook cover
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 14th, 2025August 15th, 2025

#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.
Posted inNM State Gov.

Gov.’s “crime emergency” for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 14th, 2025August 14th, 2025
The climbing wall is always a hit at the Mayor's Sunday is Funday, which returns for its 20th edition this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho’s 20th annual Sunday is Funday returns this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State of the State speech to kick off the 2025 Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

Governor declares emergency in Española area amid crime surge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 14th, 2025
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins business leaders to discuss how Trump’s ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will raise utility bills on New Mexicans and threaten clean energy jobs, Aug. 8 in Albuquerque.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13th, 2025August 13th, 2025
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury talks during a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025
National Guard members train for Operation Zia Shield continues, this time with instruction from the New Mexico State Police. (National Guard)
Posted inAlbuquerque

Governor, Albuquerque mayor blast Trump’s ‘executive overreach’ in D.C. National Guard deployment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 13th, 2025
Rio Rancho City Hall. (City of Rio Rancho)
Posted inLocal Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council to consider development plans at Thursday meeting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12th, 2025August 12th, 2025
On June 14, thousands in the Albuquerque community showed up for the No Kings Rally held at Mariposa Basin Park in Taylor Ranch. This is one of thousands planned throughout the country on Saturday. Photo by Pat Davis /nm.news
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

25 New Mexico lawmakers oppose petition to allow oil and gas wastewater discharge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025
Sen. Martin Heinrich speaks to conservation leaders Friday at Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate his successful efforts to prevent the sale of public lands during recent reconciliation negotiations in Congress.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich, Stansbury celebrate public lands protection efforts at Valle de Oro Refuge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025
Representatives Catherine Cullen, Alan Martinez and Joshua Hernandez will host Early Childhood Education Day on Aug.15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Loma Colorado Library, located at 755 Loma Colorado Blvd. NE.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho lawmakers to host early childhood education event for local families

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025
Dr. David R. Johnson
Posted inObituaries , Placitas

Placitas has lost a dear friend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
A free wildfire preparedness workshop aimed at helping residents protect their homes and develop emergency mindsets will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo. (Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District)
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation, Town of Bernalillo

Free wildfire preparedness workshop set for Aug. 16 in Bernalillo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
Senator Luján toured the new Christus Regional Cancer Center and convened a listening session with hospital leadership, doctors, and stakeholders to hear their concerns regarding cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Republicans’ Budget Betrayal.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján tours New Mexico communities, criticizes GOP budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
Thousands of Sandoval County residents who struggle with unpaved roads that become impassable during storms could get relief from a $77.9 million state highway project that would create the first major north-south paved route west of Unser Boulevard.
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County, Sandoval Signpost

$78M road project could end muddy commutes for thousands in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
Wrestling history will be made in Rio Rancho this fall when WWE Raw broadcasts live from Rio Rancho Events Center on Monday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m., marking the first time WWE's flagship program has originated from New Mexico in the show's 31-year history.
Posted inEvents, Rio Rancho

WWE Raw to make historic New Mexico debut in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor welcomed four high school juniors and seniors into the third year of the county's Junior Treasurer Program on Aug. 6, marking the program's expansion from two to four participants and the addition of high school elective course credit.
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County expands student government program, now offers high school credit

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
Bernalillo will transform Rotary Park into a musical hub this weekend as the town hosts its annual Música y Mas festival from Saturday, Aug. 9, through Monday, Aug. 11. The free, family-friendly event serves as part of the larger Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo celebration, continuing a remarkable 331-year-old tradition that represents an integral part of Bernalillo's rich culture and history.
Posted inArts & Culture, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo’s Música y Mas festival returns as part of Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 8th, 2025August 8th, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Luján secures $12 million for New Mexico health, education projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Stansbury introduces bill to protect Social Security Administration from federal cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
from left: Animal Care Associates Karol Mata, Analyice Yarnell, and Kim Jaramillo, Animal Care Supervisor Mark Webb, and Animal Control Officer Kimberly Ashcraft. Dogs from left: Kiwi and Teddy
Posted inGeneral Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
Raymundo Lara, State Representative – House District 34
Posted inNM State Gov., Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Responsible Economic Development Deserves State Investment

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
A Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains clinic in Albuquerque
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

Federal judge protects New Mexico Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich, Luján warn public broadcasting cuts could cost lives in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits with people at disability service provider CARC, Inc., highlighting what he called the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts tied to the new Republican tax law. (Vasquez)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez warns of rural health crisis in Carlsbad visit, Slams GOP Medicaid cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025
The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across all city schools.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025
Posted inMusic, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich leads fight to halt federal job cuts threatening New Mexico’s $9 billion lab economy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Bernalillo PD
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo police to host National Night Out at Rotary Park a week after deadly shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Cates
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

Protecting New Mexico’s water supply and farming communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
BernCo
Posted inLocal Gov.

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Chico Suave, Corrales' current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

10 pets vie for Corrales mayor seat as Harvest Festival election enters voting phase

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

Who owns… heat?

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025
Kirtland Air Force Base
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators secure nearly $400 million for military bases, rural communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025
Roundhouse
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich bill targets New Mexico’s wildfire insurance crisis

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025
A Bernalillo High School student's family received a $1.8 million jury verdict this week after proving school officials failed to prevent a violent assault despite receiving evidence of persistent bullying and threats. (Bernalillo Public Schools)
Posted inTown of Bernalillo

Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 4th, 2025
RioTECH Career Technical Education High School opens as a $55 million state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in skilled trades and technology.
Posted inEducation, Rio Rancho

RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Vasquez found the Otero County Processing Center "bursting at the seams" with over 1,100 detainees in a facility designed for 1,089 people, with more than 80% having no criminal charges or convictions
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez finds overcrowded ICE facility detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

Governor plans special session to shield New Mexicans from federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025
Bernalillo PD
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Suspect still at large in deadly Bernalillo shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025
Sen. Ben Ray Luján led Senate Democratic leadership Wednesday in introducing the "Protecting Health Care And Lowering Costs Act" to overturn provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that President Donald Trump signed July 4. (Lujan)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján leads Democratic push to reverse health care cuts affecting 89,000 New Mexicans

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)
Posted inEducation, New Mexico

New Mexico schools receive $44 million in released federal funds

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., with constituents in Sunland Park. (Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez's Office)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Trade policy uncertainty stifles New Mexico manufacturing growth

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) meet with local leaders in Ruidoso, July 11, 2025.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators join broad Democratic push for Gaza humanitarian aid expansion

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025
Albuquerque honored the memory of beloved cycling safety educator Chuck Malagodi Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life's work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. (CABQ)
Posted inAlbuquerque

Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 6th, 2025
Victor Rodriguez, who previously served as a lieutenant with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office, told supporters at a campaign rally last weekend that he's running to become sheriff in the November 2026 election.
Posted inSandoval County

From controversy to candidacy: Former Belen police chief seeks Sandoval County’s top law enforcement job

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 4th, 2025
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)
Posted inEducation

Students head back to APS in August, but 70% of classrooms won’t have A/C

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 1st, 2025
Three local singer-songwriters will perform original compositions in August to raise funds for the Placitas Community Library, which relies on community events to supplement its operations
Posted inMusic, Placitas

Placitas musicians to support community library through benefit concert

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

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