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A Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute veterinarian supervising a euthanasia training session failed to ensure a 6-year-old female cynomolgus macaque had died after injection with euthanasia solution. The animal was placed in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated, but necropsy staff later discovered the monkey still showed signs of respiration and heartbeat.

Albuquerque, General Interest

Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

stood with governors and lieutenant governors from eight Pueblos to call for permanent protection of the sacred landscape

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

RRPS Superintendent Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, shown at a graduation in 2024, announced her retirement Wednesday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first and only superintendent announces retirement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 17th, 2025September 17th, 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.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Sen. Lujan assails feds for canceling funding for minority-serving institutions

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Adobe Whitewater Club will team up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a volunteer cleanup of Cochiti Lake on Saturday, Sept. 20, organizers announced.

Sandoval Signpost

Adobe Whitewater Club partners with Army Corps for Cochiti Lake cleanup

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Rio Rancho Police and Communications Association on Thursday, authorizing $950,390 in additional funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover enhanced benefits and pay increases.

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council approves police union contract worth $1.4 million

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

Ahren Greigo for City Council

Politics & Elections

Thanks to public financing, council candidates still have hundreds of thousands to spend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The First Judicial District Court has announced a new program designed to divert people with severe mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into treatment services.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Santa Fe County

Santa Fe court launches mental health diversion program for arrestees

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., announces his cosponsored legislation Thursday aimed at reversing Republican health care cuts and permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez cosponsors bill to reverse GOP health care cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free hands-on workshop on regenerative grazing with goats and sheep on Sept. 20 at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo.

Bernalillo, Events

Soil conservation district to host free workshop on regenerative grazing

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains / USFS

Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

Patrick Sais for Mayor

Politics & Elections

Patrick Sais disqualified from Albuquerque mayoral race over insufficient signatures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The interior restoration of Corrales' historic Old San Ysidro Church has been completed, with crews now moving equipment and furnishings back into the 156-year-old adobe building, Mayor James Fahey announced. (Corrales Historical Society)

Community rallies to save historic Corrales church

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved the Chamisa Hills master development plan Thursday night, marking a dramatic turnaround for a project that faced fierce opposition just four months ago.

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council approves controversial Chamisa Hills development after community outreach

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators blast Republicans for blocking Epstein document release

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 11th, 2025September 11th, 2025

New Mexico leaders react as conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah University event

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 10th, 2025September 10th, 2025

THE BLOCK, a Rio Rancho food hall, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

THE BLOCK to celebrate first anniversary with day-long festival

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 10th, 2025September 10th, 2025

Chamisa Hills

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council set to vote on controversial Chamisa Hills development plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 10th, 2025September 10th, 2025

Politics & Elections

Albuquerque spends thousands in taxpayer funds to air mayor’s State of the City address on local TV

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 10th, 2025

Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a former Sandoval County Sheriff's Office detective was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after pleading no contest to charges related to child sexual exploitation material. (NMDOJ)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

Former Sandoval County detective sentenced to 6 years for child exploitation crimes

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025

Politics & Elections

Who has the most money to run against Keller?

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Sandoval County officials launched a vending machine Friday that provides free Narcan and gun locks to residents and visitors at the county's Health Commons facility.

Healthcare, Sandoval County

Sandoval County launches free Narcan, gun lock vending machine

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025

Internet provider Sparklight announced Monday it will donate money to St. Felix Pantry through a new customer referral program that rewards both existing and new customers. (Kevin Hendricks)

Food, Rio Rancho

Sparklight launches campaign to support Rio Rancho food pantry

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 9th, 2025September 9th, 2025

New Mexico Treasurer Laura Montoya is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that found President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries to be unlawful uses of executive power.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

New Mexico treasurer urges Supreme Court to strike down Trump tariffs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025

New Mexico, NM Legislature

Lujan Grisham to push immigrant detention ban in next legislative session

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025

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New Mexico, NM Legislature, Opinion

Seven special sessions in six years sends a message

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025

Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados is retiring from state government after leading comprehensive reforms at one of New Mexico's most challenging agencies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.

General Interest, New Mexico

Casados out as CYFD Secretary after less than two years leading troubled organization

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

Albuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque man pleads guilty to federal charge for online threats against Trump

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats file resolution calling for Kennedy’s resignation from HHS

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Extension offers fall programming on gardening, food preservation

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

The marker honors Don Anacleto Bernardo Miera y Pacheco, a Spanish colonial soldier who served 25 years at the Santa Fe Presidio and later became a regional mayor and judge.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County honors 18th-century veteran with plaque

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

Screenshot of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a status report on December 11, 2023 on the gun safety public health order issued in September 2023.

New Mexico, NM Legislature

Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 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.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

More than 48 communities across the United States will present readings of short plays written by teenagers about gun violence on Oct. 6, including a performance in Rio Rancho featuring local youth performers.

Arts & Culture, Rio Rancho

National initiative to end gun violence coming to Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to a close. (City of Rio Rancho)

Events, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Rep. Melanie Stansbury delivers floor remarks Tuesday accusing government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Congress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025

City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles.(Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

City council candidate faces legal challenge to ballot access

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025

The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a chili cook-off this month to raise funds for a local youth organization.

Events, Placitas

Placitas Chamber to host chili cook-off fundraiser for 4H Club

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership aimed at advancing quantum computing technology.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025

State Rep. Martin Zamora

Politics & Elections

Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025

New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state's newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday.

General Interest, New Mexico

New Mexico launches $15,000 Adventure Pitch Fest for outdoor recreation businesses

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.

Energy Transition

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 30th, 2025

Apple

Politics & Elections

Pet Mayor candidates to meet voters in Corrales

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 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.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 30th, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

Food, New Mexico

New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Castelion

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Prepare for launch

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025