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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland campaigns along Coors Blvd in Albuquerque’s westside Tuesday morning near the Andalucia Shopping Center. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales for the Paper

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Election Day voting gets underway — here’s what you need to know

by Kevin Hendricks June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Brush Truck 4551 at the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest on night operations. Trout Fire started June 2025.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

No sparks allowed: Local governments enact sweeping burn and firework bans in New Mexico

by Rodd Cayton June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Ciruela Pond/ reservoir shows drought conditions- completely dry due to not enough snowfall and climate change. The water level is normally near the top of the submerged stump. (Rodd Cayton)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Placitas

Placitas drought crisis: Water shut-offs loom as springs run dry

by Rodd Cayton June 1, 2026

The bridge in Bernalillo is one of a few ways to cross the Rio Grande. (Roberto E. Rosales)

Environment, Conservation & Climate, Sandoval County

The uncrossable Rio Grande: Gregg Hull says a new bridge will never happen

by Kevin Hendricks June 1, 2026June 5, 2026

Sandoval County voters head to the polls Tuesday for the June 2 primary — and more than 16,300 ballots are already in the books after early and absentee voting closed Saturday, May 30.

Elections & Politics, Sandoval County

Election Day is Tuesday — here’s what Sandoval County voters need to know

by Kevin Hendricks June 1, 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 ends tomorrow — here’s what you need to know before you cast your ballot

by Kevin Hendricks May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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