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Placitas residents looking to be updated on all the major issues in the community may get their wish Oct. 12. The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association's annual meeting will feature guest speakers with new information on prescribed burns, fire insurance, the end of a nearby mining operation and other topics.

Let’s talk, Placitas

by Rodd Cayton October 3rd, 2025October 7th, 2025

Mosquitoes, while bothersome to humans, are an important part of the food chain for fish and other aquatic creatures in their larval stage.

UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

Kelley and Ric Tredwin currently serve as advisors to the Placitas Community Library on long-term investment strategies and legacy planning. Their stated mission is to help people overcome financial worries related to investing, retirement and wealth management.

General Interest, Placitas

Placitas library offers financial education workshop

by Kevin Hendricks October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025

New Mexico’s new hockey team: Get ready for the Goatheads

by Kevin Hendricks October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025

In the East Mountains, four new dispensaries have popped up, while two have disappeared

Which East Mountain dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?

by nm.news September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

Sandoval County

Which dispensaries have gained and lost licenses since last year?

by NM Political Report September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

Sandoval County has moved its Cuba Senior Center to a new location at the county fairgrounds after mold was discovered in the facility's previous building, officials announced Thursday.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County relocates Cuba Senior Center after mold discovery

by Kevin Hendricks September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025

Pueblo de Cochiti will receive more than $3.2 million in federal funding to reduce wildfire risks and build protective systems for the tribal community under a new U.S. Forest Service grant program. (USDA)

Cochiti & Cochiti Lake, General Interest

Pueblo de Cochiti awarded over $3 million for wildfire fuel reduction project

by Kevin Hendricks September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

jemez broadband

General Interest, Jemez

Jemez Pueblo begins connecting homes in $15 million broadband project

by Kevin Hendricks September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025

The Sandoval County Tourism Alliance has been awarded $20,000 from the New Mexico Tourism Department to support regional tourism marketing efforts.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Tourism Alliance receives $20,000 state grant

by Kevin Hendricks September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025

Navajo Lake State Park

General Interest, New Mexico

New Mexico State Parks offers free entry and fishing this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025

Stanley residents met for their sixth meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Stanley firehouse, where several community members expressed their issues with accessing water in their homes and from their wells. (Lauren Lifke)

Santa Fe County

Stanley community fights for water accessibility

by nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

Rebuilding Together Sandoval County has received a $60,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide free home modifications for low-income residents with disabilities, the organization announced Tuesday.

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County nonprofit receives $60k grant for home accessibility modifications

by Kevin Hendricks September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025

The Public Lands Interpretive Association will open a new discovery center in Albuquerque's Old Town next month, marking an expansion of the nonprofit's educational outreach efforts.

General Interest

Public lands group to open discovery center in Albuquerque’s Old Town

by nm.news September 23rd, 2025September 23rd, 2025

Simply Diego's, an Albuquerque pet store, donated 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control in September as part of the company's monthly donation program.

Pet store donates 2,000 pounds of dog food to Moriarty Animal Control

by nm.news September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler designed this footwear for the Sept. 5th Show Us Your Shoes Parade, part of the Miss America pageant finals. She says the shoes represent both her journey and her state. She wore the pointe shoes in a production of the New Mexico Ballet Company.

Journey of a lifetime

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

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 September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains / USFS

Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas

by Kevin Hendricks September 15th, 2025September 15th, 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 September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

Bernalillo County officials removed 25 dogs and two cats from a South Valley home on Thursday after Bernalillo County Fire Rescue found them in poor condition. (BernCo)

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County officials rescue 27 animals in hoarding case

by nm.news September 9th, 2025September 11th, 2025

The Santa Fe Regional Airport will receive over $4 million to fund the second phase of reconstruction projects and the design phase of a new project to improve the airfield light system. (Courtesy photo)

General Interest, New Mexico

FAA provides over $21 million for New Mexico airports

by NM Political Report September 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 September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Extension offers fall programming on gardening, food preservation

by Kevin Hendricks 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 September 5th, 2025September 5th, 2025

Madyson Kettler, Miss New Mexico, takes a break in El Paso International Airport before flying to Orlando, Florida for the Miss America pageant finals. Kettler is a professional dancer with the New Mexico Ballet Company and a graduate of Rio Rancho High School.

The Road to Florida

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Bernalillo County held its annual formal burial of indigent and unclaimed residents Thursday, Sept. 4, at Fairview Memorial Park. Director’s Choice Mortuary Services and the county conducted the ceremonial services, which included a dignified and appropriate disposition of the cremains of 171 people. Pastor Richard Mansfield delivered offer the eulogy. Pictured is Robert C. Noblin Jr. of Director’s Choice Mortuary giving the opening remarks. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News

Bernalillo County

Dignified farewell: Bernalillo County memorializes unclaimed remains

by Rodd Cayton September 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 September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025

Corrales Village Hall

Local design professionals ‘planning without permission’ for Corrales’ future

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 28th, 2025August 28th, 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 August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign

by Kevin Hendricks August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Author, historian and storyteller Ronn Perea will lead the "How to Get Your Kicks on Route 66" presentation in Corrales in Sept. (CHS)

Corrales Historical Society to host Route 66 presentation

by Corrales Comment Staff August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025

Tijeras will soon have a brand new spot for unique drinks and hanging out

by nm.news August 26th, 2025August 27th, 2025

The Town of Bernalillo will begin preventative maintenance work on Camino Don Tomas in the coming weeks, targeting a stretch from Lucas Lane to Calle Don Francisco.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo plans road maintenance on Camino Don Tomas

by Kevin Hendricks August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025

Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment.

General Interest, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs

by Kevin Hendricks August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025

Castelion

General Interest, Sandoval County

Defense company eyes Sandoval County for hypersonic rocket facility

by Kevin Hendricks August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Mexican Gray wolf pup/ cc/ US Fish & Wildlife Service

Federal agents kill Mexican gray wolf pup in New Mexico

by nm.news August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

Pride Parade 2024 in Albuquerque along Nob Hill. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq

Rio Rancho to host first Pride celebration in 2026

by Kevin Hendricks August 22nd, 2025August 22nd, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair will feature two exclusive craft beers for the third consecutive year through its partnership with Albuquerque-based Ex Novo Brewing Company. (Jesse Jones)

Albuquerque, General Interest

New Mexico State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

by Kevin Hendricks August 20th, 2025

Corrales Architects propose ‘Planning Without Permission’ for village properties

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

Anne Van Camp, President of Corrales Historical Society and John Schumann, President of Music in Corrales.

Music organization pledges $10,000 for historic church restoration

by Corrales Comment Staff August 18th, 2025August 18th, 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

General Interest, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Animal Services earns national no-kill recognition

by Kevin Hendricks August 7th, 2025August 7th, 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)

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

by Kevin Hendricks July 29th, 2025August 6th, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 29th, 2025

A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach that has helped the city achieve a 16% drop in crime over two years.

Rio Rancho police officer delivers DoorDash order after arresting driver

by Kevin Hendricks July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County restores non-emergency phone service after technical outage

by City Desk ABQ July 23rd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

Madrid Fire Station celebrates grand reopening

by nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 25th, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute at 2425 Ridgecrest Dr. SE following a May 21 inspection that documented the violations, according to a federal inspection report

Albuquerque research facility found monkey alive in body bag after botched euthanasia

by nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

an estimated 2.5 to 3 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes across the East Mountains area. Despite the storm's intensity, damage in Bernalillo County was limited to a single pedestrian bridge behind the community center, and no injuries were reported.

Bernalillo County

Watershed project shields Tijeras from extreme flooding damage

by Kevin Hendricks July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Seniors in Bernalillo now have access to free technology training thanks to a new partnership between Teeniors, an Albuquerque-based startup, and the Martha Liebert Library.

General Interest, Town of Bernalillo

Albuquerque startup brings free tech training to Bernalillo seniors

by Kevin Hendricks July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025

The Xfinity outage map shows outages in Nob Hill. (Xfinity)

General Interest

Comcast outage impacts nearly 15,000 in southeast Albuquerque

by Kevin Hendricks July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025