Several projects in the metro got another step closer to breaking ground and creating more homes in Albuquerque.

One of the most popular venues in New Mexico challenges rival teams and lifts up our Lobos – and now it's getting national recognition.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are hosting Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Venus Park, 181 N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The nonprofit has promoted

Average bill to go up by $1.22

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The Friends of Estancia Valley Animals are hosting Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at Venus Park, 181 N.M. 344 in Edgewood. The nonprofit has promoted

Election Day is coming soon so the FBI stopped by to explain what they're doing to address election and voting interference.

A judge on Wednesday will sentence a man convicted of fatally shooting the father of his girlfriend's daughter.

Starting Jan. 1, residents in Bernalillo County, outside of city limits, will see an increase in their trash recycling collection fees.

Wednesday will be an unseasonably warm day, with some isolated mountain storms and maybe a stray shower or two in the metro.

Tuesday night was Vice President Kamala Harris' first time debating as the presidential nominee, and facing off against Trump.

Donald Trump is persisting in saying he won the 2020 election and he's taking no responsibility for what unfolded at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His comments came at the presidential debate Tuesday, when he was asked about the day when his supporters stormed the Capitol to block the

A Smith's grocery store had a fire early Wednesday morning. No one was reported injured. Read moreAFR investigating fire at Smith's on Lomas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An undercover investigation has found that two horse owners were gambling on races at the Downs of Albuquerque.It is not clear if they were betting on their own horses; however, the 15 ponies owned between the two have been suspended indefinity from racing in any races in

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is gearing up for the 20th anniversary of its Polar Express train ride this year.

News - On September 9th, 2024, APD was dispatched to the area of Richmond Dr. NE and Candelaria Blvd. in reference to a man shooting at another man.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. In their first and perhaps only debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris described the state of the country in distinctly different ways. As the two traded jabs, some old false and

Posted inCity Hall Big (Empty) Lot by City Desk ABQ 12 hours agoSeptember 9, 2024 By Damon Scott It’s known as a dilapidated part of the city, but it wasn’t always so. Today the stretch of San Mateo Boulevard near Gibson Boulevard to Copper Avenue — like much of the

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump touted policy proposals and traded barbs Tuesday during a presidential debate packed with promises to revive America’s economy and riddled with Trump’s falsehoods about abortion, the 2020 election results and immigration. The debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia hosted

In the summer of 2008, Hurricane Dolly made landfall in South Texas, the remnants of which caused a river in Ruidoso to rise far above its banks, culminating in a powerful flood that killed one man, stranded hundreds and destroyed nine bridges. Soon after, former President George W. Bush approved

State environment and health agencies are starting blood testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in Clovis on Thursday, the first of two rounds of testing. Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances, called PFAS, are a class of manmade chemicals used in the manufacture of everything from rugs to cookware, and many more everyday goods. The chemicals

A judge this week will decide the future of a controversial monument that sat at the center of New Mexico’s state capital for 152 years, until protesters tore it down during the wave of social unrest four years ago. The Soldier’s Monument, also known as the Obelisk, was built on

A School of Engineering graduate student’s work in energy storage has received a significant boost, thanks to a prestigious fellowship she recently received.

You may know who Ansel Adams is – but if the name isn't familiar, his work just might be – and one woman believes she found a gold mine.

Gun violence in New Mexico: a view from the state’s top trauma center

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed the director of the New Mexico Children's Cabinet as the state's new education secretary.

If you're a Meow Wolf fan, you may want to spend Halloween in Houston this year as that's when and where their newest exhibit will open.

Mariana Padilla is the fifth appointee to the post under the Lujan Grisham administration

Advocates and officials agree, hearing from the public moves the needle

The Bernalillo County Commission appointed Thomas De Pree to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Tuesday with a 3-1 vote, filling a vacant… Read moreBernalillo County Commission fills vacancies in air quality, water quality boards

Bernalillo County commissioners voted 3-1 to increase residential solid waste fees by 6.5% Tuesday night. Low income and very low income fees would only be increa… Read moreHow much will your trash collection fees increase by?

Police arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing a friend during an argument while four-wheeling at Montessa Park.

Pigs squealed like a discordant church choir as young New Mexico 4-H Club members and Future Farmers of America kids worked to put a last-minute shine on their swine. Read moreSwine that shine, goats galore: New Mexico's ag youth put the (live)stock in the State Fair

For those who haven’t yet been to Expo New Mexico for the State Fair, Wednesday is Dollar Day and the cheapest way to get in. For just a $1 admission (cash only),… Read moreWednesday's Fair fun: Dollar prices, chance to explore higher ed options

SANTA FE — With Election Day approaching, outside groups have been pumping hefty sums of money into New Mexico legislative races.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed two earthquakes struck Tuesday morning on the west side of the Albuquerque metro.

An earthquake and aftershock were felt Tuesday morning in western Bernalillo County

Police are looking for two suspects each accused of pulling out a gun on employees during an alleged robbery last month.

A judge on Tuesday sentenced Jonathan Matthew Lujan to 15 years in prison in a 2023 drunken-driving crash that killed a Santa Fe man and injured two others.

A hearing starts Wednesday to consider the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s 2025 renewable energy plan.

ALBUQUERQUE (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Metro Volleyball Championship kicks off tonight with Pool Play and the Rio Rancho high schools are looking to make some waves a… Read more2024 Metro Volleyball Championship preview

The annual New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge took place Monday and they crowned new champions.

Get your grunge look on and get ready for Tuesday because many of us in New Mexico are forecast to go back to the 90s.

BREAKING NEWS - City worker finds unresponsive person in Montessa Park. APD finds that victim is dead from possible gunshot wound. Investigation ongoing.

An Albuquerque man and woman are accused of causing over $100,000 in damages while burglarizing several businesses over the past couple of months.

Coffee and conversation are the ultimate pair and you can get both Tuesday at "Coffee with a Cop" with the Albuquerque Police Department.

The Albuquerque Isotopes are already down to their final homestand of the season, which kicks off Tuesday and goes through Sunday.

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham didn’t have to look far to find her fifth public education secretary since taking office in 2019.

City of Albuquerque employees found a dead body in Southeast Albuquerque Tuesday morning, Albuquerque Police Department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos said.

A recent uptick in off-roading by trucks and other vehicles in the Rio Grande near Belen has prompted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the local irrigation district to issue a warning to the public: stop, or face further consequences. The Rio Grande is currently drying between Albuquerque and

Police have started a homicide investigation near Montessa Park in southeast Albuquerque.According to Albuquerque Police, a person was found dead in the area of the park on Tuesday morning. The person was found by city workers. Advertisement Police haven't released information on how the person died. This is a developing

A new land swap deal could help the New Mexico state government's efforts to boost public safety and the city's efforts to develop the Rail Trail.

Albuquerque – Earlier today, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department were called out to the 700 block of Nashville Avenue SW about a suspicious device. BCSO and the Albuquerque Police Department EOD unit worked to make the area safe for residents. BCSO and APD were able to safely destroy the suspicious

The University of New Mexico-Gallup has recently installed a new statue on its campus as part of the New Mexico Arts program, Art in Public Places.

Carlo Mora-Monge has been a significant contributor to the College of Business' mission of aiding students and faculty in achieving their highest potential for over 20 years.

A poignant phrase will likely echo Wednesday at the World Trade Center when 9/11 victims relatives remember loved ones lost in the 2001 attacks. The words ‘I never got to meet you’ are the sound of generational change at ground zero. Relative…

It can be scary to be in the hospital, especially when you're a kid. But, there's a group of dedicated people who help ease those fears.

More research into ways to reduce forever chemicals in the food supply will be conducted in Maine through millions of dollars in grant funding awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week. Three of the ten institutions awarded grants will focus their work in Maine. The Mi’kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy

Oregon counties have eased into the state’s new approach to addressing fentanyl overdoses and drug addiction. In its first four days, eight people in Oregon’s largest county agreed to participate in a deflection program intended to steer drug users away from courts and jail and into treatment or other recovery

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Many in New Mexico spotted a strange object in the sky on Tuesday morning. The object in the sky is a high-altitude balloon launched by World View. Advertisement The balloon is part of the company's Stratolite balloon system. The balloon is filled with helium and a super-pressure

Confirmed by Volcano Discovery, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in Rio Rancho at around 9:30 am Sept. 10. Read moreLevel 2.5 quake felt in Rio Rancho

On Monday, Arsenio Romero made his case to staff, students and the community for the leadership of New Mexico State University, the first of five candidates to appear in person and by video conference this week to make statements and answer questions about their qualifications and vision for the job.

The Look Ahead (Sept. 12-19) Read morePrep Roundup: Aug. 26-Sept. 19

About 75 volunteers lined Vista Verde Memorial Park at dawn Tuesday morning to begin the annual tradition of planting nearly 3,000 American flags on the cemetery'… Read moreA commitment to never forget

LAS CRUCES – Mesilla Valley Community of Hope staff are working to trade shopping carts used by unhoused citizens with other means of transporting their belongings, but so far the substitutes are less than durable. Community of Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers various services to unhoused community members

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will meet in a highly anticipated and potentially consequential debate Tuesday night in Philadelphia — just over two months after President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance precipitated his exit from the race. The debate, to be hosted by ABC

WASHINGTON — As Congress returns from a five-week recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is already unlawful — to a stopgap funding bill that is already teeing up a battle with the Senate and White House. The GOP

Studio project also on Bernalillo County Commission agenda

Senator only member of Congress on Time 100 list

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new housing project is soon to be underway in the international district of Albuquerque. The new apartments will be developed from one of the vacant towers on San Mateo Boulevard and Central Avenue. Near the intersection, two vacant buildings, once used as offices and banks, are

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Law enforcement was able to disarm a suspicious package in Albuquerque.The response was at an address on Nashville Avenue SW. That road was closed on Monday, Sept. 9 during the police activity. Advertisement The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office and Albuquerque police bomb squad were called to the

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A traffic stop led Bernalillo County deputies to make a drug trafficking arrest and impound a vehicle.The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said James Guest was inside the vehicle and had arrest warrants. The warrants were for trafficking controlled substances and being a felon in possession of a

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump will take center stage for the second presidential debate in Pennsylvania Tuesday, Sept. 10. New Mexicans spoke on concerns they believe are impacting the state. KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff weighs in

SANTA FE, N.M. — Police arrested a suspect after a gas station shooting over the weekend. Santa Fe police officers went to a Speedway Gas Station at 5741 Airport Road for a person being shot at. It happened just after midnight early Sunday morning, Sept. 8. Advertisement Your neighborhood: Local

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was a somber day for loved ones and the Albuquerque community as they all said goodbye to police officer Bianca Quintana. "She was the rock that they depended on, and I know it was her diligence and her respect and admiration for her colleagues that measure

‘Not included’ in plan for mitigating 20th-century leak

SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe police said Justin Jimenez barreled through several barricades in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee. When he began to approach the fiesta at a high rate of speed, officers opened fire."We just ducked down, and it was chaotic because we were looking for all the

Businesswoman and author Thelma Domenici, the sister of the late Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., died Sunday in her home in Albuquerque with friends and family by her side. She was 96.

It’s 32 going on 13 for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission.

One day after a carjacking followed by a series of police shootings abruptly ended a popular New Mexico cultural celebration, local officials say there’s no indication the violence was directly connected to the controversial event. Santa Fe Police and at least one Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputy shot at Justin

RIO RANCHO (Sept. 7, 2024) -- Community members, public works, first responder, Mayor Gregg Hull and Councilman Bob Tyler himself were all in attendance on Saturd… Read moreBig turn out for Councilman Bob Tyler Meet 'n' Greet

It’s a little early for Halloween, but some bats are already making waves in Albuquerque.

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving officers with the Santa Fe Police Department and deputies with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office.New Mexico State Police say the events that led to multiple shootings involving officers began early Sunday morning when the owner of

Ace Kivett says this is the last thing he expected to see in downtown Santa Fe Sunday. "First thing I heard was there were shots fired right down here kind of by like right where the plaza is," Kivett said. Advertisement Kivett telling KOAT the officer-involved shooting which caused the

A pedestrian is in critical condition after a vehicle struck them Sept. 8. Read morePedestrian in critical condition after 528 crash

Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is looking for a man wanted for an August homicide in the area of Valencia and Anderson in Southeast Albuquerque.

SANTA FE, N.M. — A suspect is in custody after police were involved in a shooting incident Sunday near Santa Fe Plaza.A spokesman for Santa Fe police confirms the incident occurred near Washington Avenue and East Palace Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday. No officers were injured. Advertisement Krystel Lucero, the

Residents of Rio Rancho in the area of Parr Road and Rosewood Drive sheltered in place around 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Read moreResidents sheltered in place for gun incident Friday

It was a dog lover's dream at Haynes Park Saturday, Sept. 7.

After a rider was thrown from their horse and suffered serious injuries a few weeks ago, Loving Thunder and the village of Corrales are giving some advice on equestrian road courtesy and right-of-way.

News - Homicide Detectives from the BCSO are investigating a shooting death in the South Valley. BCSO is presently in the area of Mares Rd SW and Atrisco Dr. SW.

Each household gets two reunification cards

Sandoval County Emergency Management announced Thursday that it is updating the county-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

News - On September 6, 2024, at approximately 4:12 AM, AFR responded to a significant motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Juan Tabo and Montgomery.

PNM’s 2024 annual Day of Service is set for Thursday, Sept. 12.

APD takes suspect into custody; no known threats made

Friday brought another leadership change in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration. The governor appointed Manny Barreras as secretary for the Department of Information Technology.

A district court judge denied a request Thursday from the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center to avoid bargaining with the United Health Professionals New Mexico division of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), whi…

LAS CRUCES 34, RIO RANCHO 21

The New Mexico Environment Department, Google Public Sector and Woolpert Digital Innovations announced Wednesday Hydro Delta, a new initiative that uses satellites and artificial intelligence to identify water leaks, often located underground.

Administration side-steps calls for action

Two years after the federal government passed the Inflation Reduction Act, New Mexico is reaping from its benefits.

The projects would add 300 housing units

Fair will run until Sept. 15

Vendors who already paid a $900 permit fee are being refunded

The proposal would have limited new rentals

Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restricti…

New housing could be on the way in Albuquerque, after the Albuquerque City Council approved tax breaks for four development projects Wednesday.

Sandoval County Fire and Rescue recently hosted a Rope Rescue Technician Level I Class that included firefighters from local fire departments.

RIO RANCHO – It was a festive atmosphere in the middle of the school day on Sept. 5 at Rio Rancho Elementary School as students, teachers, staff, media, dozens of community organizers and Mayor Greg Hull gathered to celebrate the school’s 50t…

The city of Rio Rancho has hosted Councilor Meet ‘n’ Greet events throughout summer.

July 28

Amreston Homes announced the opening of Park West Village, a home complex, in Northern Meadows. The company will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate it Sept. 21.

Vote for your favorite businesses in the Rio Rancho Region now through Sept. 27. Vote once per day per email address at https://bestof.cherryroad.com/event/2001f82d29bf446a

Posted inCity Hall How One ABQ Student Got the City’s Attention Over Pedestrian Safety by City Desk ABQ September 4, 2024September 5, 2024

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. The East Mountain Celebration returns Sunday, Sept. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Rd. in Sandia Park. This year’s event will spotlight “Fire Safety and

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Cannabis appears to be on track to have another multi-million-dollar year in communities east of Albuquerque. According to data from the Cannabis Control Division, dispensaries serving the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia Valley sold more

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Charter school selected for providing high-quality educational opportunities for 25 years By Michael Hodock This week, East Mountain High School is one of two New Mexico charter schools selected out of 19 eligible applicants to

For years, Coralleños have enjoyed their large agricultural lots and the tax breaks that come with it. But a new…

Village councilors discussed proposed changes regarding the village’s lighting code at the Aug. 27 council meeting. The changes would require…

Ceci Vance goes up for a kill in Cleveland's 3-2 loss to La Cueva on Sept. 3.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again.Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a year and a half on the

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The high cost of caring for children and the elderly has forced women out of the workforce, devastated family finances and left professional caretakers in low-wage

RIO RANCHO — While many families were traveling for the holiday weekend, R4 Creating, a local STEM education nonprofit, was hosting the third annual STEM Festival at their workshop and lab on Sara Road.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week $191,000 in funding for New Mexico to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Robert Kennedy Jr. will remain on the New Mexico ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, despite suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump last week. “RFK did not submit withdrawal paperwork to our

CORRALES — A towering crane hoisted a load of hefty parts off a truck’s flatbed trailer and maneuvered it to a landing near a fenced-in jumble of mechanical equipment on the west bank of the Rio Grande.

Vote for your favorite businesses in the Rio Rancho Region now through Sept. 27. Vote once per day per email address.

In October 2015, Albuquerque Police Department officer Daniel Webster was shot and killed during a traffic stop in a northeast Albuquerque Walgreens parking lot.

The Department of Justice announced Aug. 30 that Lionel Medina, 29, of Albuquerque and the Zia Pueblo, was sentenced for causing a car crash by drinking and driving on US 550 on Santa Ana Pueblo land in 2021.

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. A former state senator is petitioning for a citizen grand jury to indict Seventh Judicial District Court Judge Shannon Murdock on charges of vehicular homicide in Torrance County. Billy Weinman was killed and his friend

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Nearly everyone living in the East Mountains worries about access to water, especially since hotter and drier years means frequent fires and lower aquifer levels.. That’s exactly what users of the Tranquillo Pines Water Users

BERNALILLO- It was a nail-biter on Friday night, Aug. 30 at Spartan Stadium, when the Bernalillo High School football team (2-0) defeated Highland High School (1-1), 20-19.

Once again, Rio Rancho will show it will never forget the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Kids will get a chance to learn how to make lunch items for three weekends from 10 a.m. to noon at Cabezon Community Center with the help of Parks and Recreation staff."Kids ages 9 -16 will learn to prepare fun and creative lunches and snacks…

Some of areas of Rio Rancho High School were without power for a little over two hours Friday morning.

Two weeks ago, a serious accident at the intersection of US 550 and Northwest Loop Road claimed the life of two people involved in the accident.

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, a New Mexico credit union with more than 95,000 members, announced Tuesday that it is accepting applications for the 2024 enrichEd Classroom Grant Program to benefit New Mexico’s public and charter schools.

A 16-year-old boy from Rio Rancho allegedly shot and killed a man as the teen and others tried to steal his truck early Tuesday morning in Northeast Albuquerque.

Last year, Rio Ranchoan and cyclist Gabe Pacheco rode 460 miles and raised $7,500 for the Children's Cancer Research Fund. This year being the research fund's 10th annual Great Cycle Challenge USA, Pacheco is upping his game and plans to ride…

The village of Corrales council changed a few things in the village code at its regular council meeting Aug. 27.

School is back in session. That means bumps, bruises and runny noses are back in session as well, and RRPS has just the nurses to help deal with those issues, according to the New Mexico School Nurse Association (NMSNA), which recognized Andr…

David Salazar, who was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

The Rio Rancho Governing Body unanimously approved an ordinance at its Aug. 22 meeting to rezone a 75-acre property south of Southern Boulevard into open space, officially designating the land as part of the Black Arroyo Wildlife Park.

The older man who killed a woman he was caring for while she was on in-home hospice care last year is now pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

United States Rep. Melanie Stansbury spent part of her afternoon on Aug. 27 at The HUB, Rio Rancho’s quality-of-life center that opened last summer.

Posted inNews Ranked choice voting explained by City Desk ABQ August 28, 2024August 27, 2024

Posted inNews The Social Media Famous ‘Time Traveler’ NM Delegate by City Desk ABQ August 28, 2024August 27, 2024

Posted inNews Weak in Review: Aug. 28 by The Paper staff August 28, 2024August 26, 2024

Albuquerque is home to STEM schools known for their focus on innovation and critical thinking.

Are you wondering where the state's top high schools are located?

Before Friday morning, Sonja Martens had only ever seen construction plans of what eventually became the Albuquerque Public Schools’ Helen Fox Building.

Choosing the right elementary school is a crucial decision for New Mexican parents, as it sets the foundation for a child’s academic journey.

A group horseback ride ended with injuries Aug. 15 when a cyclist startled the group’s horses on Paseo Cesar Chavez, leading to a woman being thrown off and hospitalized. Nancy Freshour, one of the six riders in the group, said the incident underscores a gap in trail safety education. Despite…

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that proceeds from the event would benefit the Corrales Arts…

Posted inNews Weak in Review: Aug. 21 by The Paper staff August 21, 2024August 19, 2024

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. “To Law Enforcement this needs to be very clear. My wife had absolutely no clue as to what I planned or am about to do. These were my decisions, and I hid them from her

SANTA FE — Amid a dispute with lawmakers over high crime rates, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is contesting the findings of a legislative report about unspent public safety appropriations.

New Mexico officials hope to speed up infrastructure improvements in the state with its new Infrastructure Planning and Development Division

A former juvenile justice reintegration center in Albuquerque is serving as the state Children, Youth and Families Department’s newest way, at least in the short term, to house youths taken into state custody because of abuse or neglect by th…

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Two companies looking to establish cannabis farms near Estancia have had their applications denied. Quick Grow, LLC and an individual named Miyong Cheng both had their applications denied during a contentious Aug. 7 meeting of

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s red flag gun law was used infrequently in the two years following its 2020 approval.

Posted inNews Duking it Out by Michael Hodock and Andy Lyman August 14, 2024August 12, 2024

Posted inNews Weak in Review: Aug. 14 by The Paper staff August 14, 2024August 12, 2024

The Independent News The hometown news source for the East Mountains, Edgewood and Estancia valley. Not all is lost for pets in need in Torrance County. In July, the Torrance County Community Animal Food Pantry had to close its doors due to a lack of food and donations for local

Posted inEducation APS Superintendent Says it Takes a Village to Stop Excessive Student Absences by City Desk ABQ August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Posted inNews Weak in Review: Aug. 7 by The Paper staff August 7, 2024August 6, 2024

Opinion by Diane Denish, Netherwood Park neighborhood

Submitted by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

Submitted by Joaquin Baca, District 2 City Councilor