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Several homes in Socorro County have not been on the tax rolls for 20, 30 years
The total combined taxable values for 2024 reached over three hundred million, Julie Griego, county assessor, announced at the Socorro County meeting last week. “In 2013, our taxable value was 240 million and now we’re at 360 million,” Griego said “I can’t tell you how many houses we picked up that had never been on the roll that have been out there for 20 to 30 years and never paid taxes on it. That’s what we’ve been doing for the last ten years because of all the issues we’ve had with computers and all that stuff.”
LANL: Los Alamos Researchers Look For Feedback On Geothermal Clean Energy Testbed Scoping Study
Los Alamos National Laboratory recently funded a series of scoping studies to explore the possibility of leveraging local facilities, infrastructure and resources to test clean-energy technologies. The team leading this effort is looking for feedback from the community. Photo Courtesy LANL. LANL NEWS RELEASE. Los Alamos National Laboratory recently funded...
Aztec Chamber of Commerce awards Educator of the Year
Two educators in the Aztec community were nominated for the Educator of the Year award given by the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at the 2024 Bootlegger’s Ball on June 8. Sherry Magee, fifth grade teacher at Park Avenue Elementary, and Catherine Olson, College Career Readiness specialist at Aztec High School, were both nominated this year by community members.
Bernalillo Dispensary Sues Town Over Green Paint
A dispensary has sued the Town of Bernalillo because the town wants the business to repaint its bright green color. The lawsuit, filed June 26, appeals a Bernalillo Town Council decision to order The Dispensary Near Me, a cannabis dispensary located at 413 South Camino Del Pueblo in Bernalillo, to repaint its building following public complaints that the bright green color made an aesthetic impact on the street’s historic ambiance. Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres said […]
Bernalillo Farmers Market 2024 Season Underway
The Bernalillo Farmers Market opened its 8th season on June 21, but the market is still looking for food vendors. Located at 370 Rotary Park Rd., the outdoor market will be open every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 25. The Bernalillo Farmers Market features over a dozen local farmers and artisans, allowing the community to come together to enjoy and purchase locally sourced products. Each market will feature live music and community […]
Artwork In ‘Music Of The Night’ Exhibit At Village Arts Combines Sights And Sounds From Mysterious Part Of Day
Artwork from the ‘Music of the Night’ exhibit on display at Village Arts through Aug. 3. Photo Courtesy Village Arts. The Music of the Night exhibit at Village Arts is a collection of artwork highlighting more than 20 artists from across the region. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 3 and is a truly exciting combination of the sights and sounds surrounding the more mysterious part of the day.
Estancia seeking state’s help for new primary water well
ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – Estancia is desperately asking the state for help. According to the mayor, their current water supply is unstable. “Two days ago, we were this far from an emergency, now we’re this far from an emergency but hopefully that gives us time to be approved and get a new well for the town of […]
UNM hires new men’s tennis coach
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new era for the University of New Mexico’s men’s tennis team is underway. The school announced the hiring of Rob Bareford on Friday. Bareford comes to UNM most recently from Montana State. His resume includes six total years as a head coach between MSU (2022-2014) and Radford (2018-2022). He has a […]
Global IT Outage Affects BernCo Assessor and Treasurer Public Access Property Tax Portals
Bernalillo County, N.M. – The Bernalillo County Assessor advises the public on the status of the Public Access portal. Due to the Global IT outage affecting many entities, the public was not able to access or perform online property tax searches via the Public Access portal. Due to the Assessor’s Office being proactive and working diligently with our vendors, services were restored around 11:00 am MDT.
Navajo Tech student recognized for developing ‘Kibble Balance’ machine
Cuba, New Mexico resident Jonathan Chinana has successfully developed an affordable weighing machine alongside professors and colleagues based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology at Navajo Technical University. The Kibble Balance is a device that measures mass and is designed to significantly lower costs associated with previous models,...
County closes County Road 6480 in Kirtland for repaving
According to a San Juan County news release, the county will be closing County Road 6480 in Kirtland for repaving on Monday, July 29. The county road that starts on the westside of Farmington as Twin Peaks Boulevard, will be closed west of the junction of County Road 6200 after the Twin Peaks hills.
Free well water testing event in Luna County
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Health are partnering to host a free well water testing event on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MainStreet Market in Luna County Courthouse Park (700 South Silver Ave.) Free well water tests will be available to the first […]
Lobos Well-Represented at 2024 Paris Olympics
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Five athletes and two staff members past and present from The University of New Mexico will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Competition in Paris will span from July 26 to August 11, concluding with the closing ceremonies on that date. Three former UNM golfers will...
4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo coming to Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Mountain Rodeo Association is presenting the 4th annual Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo, coming to Santa Fe being held July 19 – 20 at Rodeo de Santa Fe. This year’s event will support the Horses for Heroes charity and local 4-H and FFA programs. The ranch rodeo will include 14 […]
Bernalillo baseball players for qualify for 2024 Connie Mack World Series
Three players from Bernalillo High School helped their club team, The Frackers, clinch a spot in the 2024 Connie Mack World Series (CMWS) July 13. The Frackers defeated the Farmington Scorpions 10-5 at Ricketts Park to win the City League Tournament, punching their ticket to the CMWS and securing their spot as the host team.
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