Rio Rancho officers representing NM in Special Olympics torch run in Russia
283 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Rio Rancho officers are preparing to represent a local cause, halfway around the world. They’re representing New Mexico in the Special Olympics torch run in Russia early next year. The Special Olympics have held a special place in Ben Sanchez’s heart ever since the beginning of his law […]
USDA Grant Program Aims to Grow New Mexico’s Rural Communities
465 Views New Mexico’s Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office has launched a new grant program that offers opportunities for economic growth for rural New Mexicans. The grant application process opened earlier this week.
Roswell UFO Festival Ready For Return
291 Views The Roswell UFO Festival has been around for a quarter of a century, and as it prepares to welcome UFO enthusiasts and many other visitors back to town after a pandemic-forced year off, the slate of festival activities features a variety of events, including a parade, arts and crafts fair, races for […]
Former U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small Nominated For USDA Post In Biden Administration
644 Views U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in support of the President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will nominate Xochitl Torres Small to serve as the Undersecretary for Rural Development in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Torres Small, who is from Las Cruces, New Mexico, previously served as the U.S. Representative […]