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Parts of the Rio Grande flowing through Albuquerque will go dry again this summer, water managers warned Wednesday — repeating a pattern that has now struck the region multiple times in recent years — unless monsoon conditions improve significantly. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

U.S. Supreme Court approves Texas v. New Mexico settlement to end Rio Grande water dispute

by Pat Davis May 28, 2026

The BLOCK, 7805 Enchanted Hills Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, hosts That Band on Friday at 7 p.m., Polynova on Saturday at 7 p.m., and closes Sunday with Braingang Trivia at 6 p.m. followed by an outdoor screening of Back to the Future at 7 p.m. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting deadline, live music and local markets fill the weekend in Sandoval County

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026

Placitas residents turned out in force and won as Sandoval County's Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected a permit for a 75-foot Verizon cell tower, siding with a community that flooded the hearing room and submitted hundreds of written objections.

Local Government, Placitas

Placitas residents pack P&Z hearing — and kill Verizon’s cell tower plan

by Kevin Hendricks May 28, 2026

There’s a blank canvas in Placitas (figuratively speaking), and the community is encouraged to help decide how that eight-acre space will be colored in.

Local Government, Placitas

After years of overpayment, Placitas secures victory as ESCAFCA ends tax collection

by Rodd Cayton May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Matt Dodson

Elections & Politics, Opinion & Analysis

Opinion: Primary is opportunity to get rid of Ben Ray Luján in U.S. Senate

by Guest Commentary in NMPR May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Sandoval County Commission

Local Government, Sandoval County

Sandoval County commissioners take up budget, land sale and new salary board Wednesday

by Kevin Hendricks May 26, 2026

The Town of Bernalillo unveiled its first Baby Box on Dec. 17. (Rodd Cayton)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo Fire Rescue seeks to curb Baby Box mischief

by Rodd Cayton May 21, 2026

The woman whose body was found in the Cibola National Forest two years ago and known only as "Sandoval Star" has been identified as Victoria De La Rosa, a Mexican national who lived and worked in the Albuquerque area before her disappearance, Sandoval County Sheriff's Office announced at a press conference May 20. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety, Sandoval County

‘Sandoval Star’ identified: Woman found dead in 2023 named Victoria De La Rosa

by Kevin Hendricks May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Greg Bennett, Chair of the Democratic Party of Sandoval County. (Courtesy photo)

Elections & Politics, Rio Rancho

Sandoval County Democrats launch voter outreach, fight childhood hunger in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. (Kevin Hendricks)

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Early voting expands Saturday as unaffiliated voters make first moves in Sandoval County primary

by Kevin Hendricks May 15, 2026May 15, 2026