Chris Clark

FBI And Bernalillo Police Search For Identity Of Bank Robber

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The FBI is seeking the identity of this man who robbed a bank Friday afternoon in Bernalillo. Courtesy/FBI 

FBI News:

A man wearing a dark blue Torrance County Fire Department long-sleeve shirt robbed a bank in Bernalillo Friday, July 30, 2021.

The robbery occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. at Wells Fargo, 239 W. Highway 550.

The suspect is described as a Native American or Hispanic male with dark skin, approximately 5’6″ tall, with a medium build. He wore the blue shirt, a dark mask covering the lower half of his face, a dark baseball cap with a light-colored bill and dark green pants. Read More

Next 4 Winners Of Vax 2 The Max Sweepstakes Announced

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The state of New Mexico confirmed the next four prize winners in the Vax 2 the Max Sweepstakes, a $10 million cash sweepstakes funded by federal stimulus and intended to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations.

Four vaccinated New Mexicans — one from each public health region of the state — are each confirmed winners of $250,000, as drawn at random by the New Mexico Lottery.

The confirmed winners of the Friday, July 23 drawing are: 

  • Northeast Region: Trinnie Martinez, Espanola, Rio Arriba County
  • Northwest Region: Roslyn Pursley, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
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MOIFA Presents: Folk Art Museum Nite At Railyard July 31

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MOIFA News:

Join the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) for a free screening of the iconic film “The Milagro Beanfield War” at the Santa Fe Railyard in collaboration with AMP Concerts. 

Due to inclement weather last Saturday, the Folk Art Museum Nite at Railyard Park has been rescheduled to 8-10 p.m. this Saturday, July 31.

New Mexico music legend and NEA Heritage Fellow Cipriano Vigil will perform a few songs before the screening. Vigil is an extra in the movie and is featured on the soundtrack. This movie is presented in conjunction with the MOIFA exhibit “Música Buena: Hispano Folk Music Read More

County Council Hosts Business Town Hall Tuesday Aug. 3

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council invites the community to attend a business town hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The business town hall is focused on how planning and zoning revisions affect economic development in the County. 

The owner of the former CB Fox building will give an update on that project. There will be a discussion on how property zoning changes such as the downtown pedestrian retail overlay affects local businesses.

This discussion will include the perspective of both property owners and small business Read More

Santa Fe Opera Announces Free ‘Opera In The Park’ Screening Of 2021 Season Productions

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Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin seen on a Simulcast LED wall at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Brandon Soder. Production photography by Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera; post-digital production by Dune Alford.

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) announces free “Opera in the Park” screenings of 2021 Season productions in August in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

The events are part of the opera’s reopening celebrations and ongoing commitment to bring the joy of opera to the Santa Fe and Albuquerque communities.

The Santa Fe Opera wishes to acknowledge “Opera in the Park” sponsors Chester Read More

Joseph Maestas Announces Candidacy For State Auditor

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By JOSEPH MAESTAS
Democratic Candidate for State Auditor

As the great-grandson of a constitutional delegate, Jose Amado Lucero, I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for State Auditor.

Many of you know I grew up on a small farm. Helping run a family-owned business in Santa Cruz, New Mexico instilled in me the value of hard work at an early age. And work hard I have. It has been an honor serving our country as a Federal civil servant for more than 30 years, and also serving New Mexico as an elected official for nearly 15 years.

As a seasoned public servant, I always want to bring value to the Read More

Repaving Project Begins On US 84 In Abiquiu July 26

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Cutler Repaving Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project Monday July 26 on US 84 in Abiquiu.

Work will take place from mile marker 216 to 223.5. The 7.5-mile project is expected to last 27 working days and will include new pavement and striping.

Crews will work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., six days a week weather permitting. There will be traffic control personnel at each end of the closure, and a pilot car will guide motorists through the work zone.

At the end of each workday, all traffic control devices will be removed, and the Read More

Sim Balkey Debuts At Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday

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Sim Balkey performs live Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

Summer Concert News:

Sim Balkey will take the stage in the second live concert back at Ashley Pond in the 2021 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe and produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County.

This country singer sensation takes the stage following opening acts by the Ordinary Things Band, Santa Fe Symphony Association and the Family YMCA.

Festivities start at 6 p.m. Friday, July 23.

A rising star in New Mexico, Sim Balkey is a musical genius when it comes to telling stories Read More

Heinrich, Blunt Introduce Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) introduced the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) of 2021 to invest in proactive, on-the-ground conservation work led by states, territories, and Tribal nations to support the long-term health of fish and wildlife habitat all across America.

“Protecting America’s fish and wildlife habitat means conserving the creatures we love before they ever become imperiled,” Heinrich said. “After all, our children deserve to inherit the full breadth of American wildlife, from bumble Read More

David Davis: Remembering Paula Roybal Sanchez

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By DAVID DAVIS 
The Memory Care Alliance

I first met Paula and her husband, Gary, when they were participants in the very first caregiving class I taught while employed at the Alzheimer’s Association.

Paula’s mother, Ruby, lived with Alzheimer’s and had passed away from the disease several years before.

Both she and Gary provided for her care until her death. After taking that caregiving course, they actively taught the same program to other caregivers in Los Alamos, Española and in their home town of Nambé.

After getting to know them both, I realized I was not alone. There were other past Read More