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OLÉ: ‘Tenant Terrors’ Gallery Show Runs Through Oct. 20

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OLÉ News

ALBUQUERQUE — The ‘Tenant Terrors’ community gallery project invites you to join them for a thought-provoking exhibition showcasing the challenges faced by renters in New Mexico.

This event will highlight the strength of the community, the power of renters, and the essence “home”.

“We all came together to put on this show because we want people to see what NM renters are dealing with. We can’t continue to ignore the way that landlords are skirting the rules, retaliating against renters at every turn, treating us unfairly due to race and income, and so much more. We’re here because we’re Read More

Update: DPU Electric Rate Proposal Hearing (6PM) Sept. 26

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Courtesy/LAC

Update: This public hearing will be conducted in person in Council Chambers and remotely via Zoom at 6 p.m. (not 5:30 p.m.) Sept. 26. Members of the public who wish to attend via Zoom may access the meeting by using the following link.

COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing electric rate adjustments to be effective Oct. 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, with the remainder of two public hearings scheduled for later this month.

The Board of Public Utilities approved the proposed rate ordinance at the first public hearing Aug. 16. A second hearing will occur Sept. 26 Read More

All Shall Be Well: ‘Laboring’ & Co-Creating For What Is Beautiful & Life-Giving

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Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By The Rev. Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos

“May you know yourself to be a miraculous co-creator with God of the wonders and beauty of creation. And may your work, if only a tiny fraction of it, be a source of joy, pride, and dignity. For in that moment, you will discover what it means to share in the divine life of God.” –Brother James Koester

As I read this quote while the sun was rising above the Sangre de Cristos, (yes, I just had to Read More

McQuiston: Basic Home Maintenance Tips To Help Protect Against Water Damage

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency

If you’re a homeowner, you may be surprised to learn that the bulk of water damage to a home isn’t due to natural disasters or flooding.

It’s actually due to unchecked plumbing issues that lurk on the property — things like slow leaks, corroded pipes, and degraded valves and supply lines. Even your water make-up can be a culprit.

Fortunately, many of these issues are preventable with some basic, proactive home maintenance.

Do you want to reduce the chances of water damage in your house?

Maintenance tips that risk control specialists recommend:

  • Locate
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Diverse Group Of Santa Feans Launch ‘United For Affordable Housing’ Campaign To Support Upcoming Ballot Measure

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UAH News:

A diverse group of Santa Feans is launching United for Affordable Housing (UAH), a campaign to support the upcoming citywide ballot measure to fund affordable housing.

The committee will be chaired by State Representative Andrea Romero (New Mexico House District 46) and includes Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity, Homewise, Old Santa Fe Association, New Mexico Inter-Faith Housing, YouthWorks, Chainbreaker Collective, small businesses like Java Joe’s and Santa Fe Five and Dime, and many more.

Representative Romero stated, “Santa Fe needs a permanent funding stream for affordable Read More

20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale Oct. 21-22

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The 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is set for Oct. 21-22. Courtesy/Carey Beam

By CAREY BEAM
Jemez Mountain Trail Sale

Wow, can you believe it? This year marks the 20th Annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale set for Oct. 21-22, 2023.

As you well know, October is unarguably the most beautiful month of the year in New Mexico and Trail Sale weekend, when the fall colors are at their peak, is hands down the most beautiful weekend of the year in the Jemez Mountains. It’s a great time to be outdoors with friends, family and neighbors enjoying the beauty that is our home. The Jemez Mountain Trail Sale is the perfect Read More

U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández To Announce $750,000 Grant To Homewise Aug. 1

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From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández will announce at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 that New Mexico’s Homewise is the recipient of a $750,000 grant to provide down payment assistance to potential homeowners residing in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.

Through the Homeownership Assistance Voucher Program eligible residents can receive up to $30,000 in the form of a housing voucher that is designed to make their home purchase more affordable.

The voucher is a form of down payment assistance (DPA), a powerful tool that helps fill Read More

Heinrich: Federal Guidance On Home Electrification Rebates

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, is welcoming the U.S. Department of Energy’s announced guidance for State and Territorial Energy Offices on the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate Programs, which Sen. Heinrich secured in the Inflation Reduction Act and was based on his Zero-Emission Homes Act. Specific guidance on implementation for Tribal energy offices is still forthcoming.

“This federal Read More

New Mexico Coalition To End Homelessness Announce Two Newly Created Positions For Achieving Functional Zero Homelessness

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness announces two newly created critical positions for achieving functional zero homelessness in Santa Fe County.

The Thornburg Foundation, Anchorum St. Vincent, Community Solutions and Santa Fe Community Foundation provided a three year funding commitment for the two positions with the goal of Santa Fe County achieving functional zero homelessness by 2026.

“The new positions will significantly help our organization be even more equipped to respond to the needs of those experiencing homelessness,” said Executive Director Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office Update

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FEMA News:

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office announced a partnership with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that enables eligible claimants to receive five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office.

The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses:

  • The Claims Office/NFIP partnership will enable eligible claimants to receive five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office. The Claims Office staff is signing up eligible claimants for an initial one-year flood insurance
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