Bernalillo News Archives

“John McCain. The American president Americans have been waiting for.”

John McCain began running today what his campaign is calling the first television ad of the general-election season, and he picked New Mexicans to be the first voters to see it. via Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics

“The selection of for this important meeting is a testament to our battleground status, and to the well-held belief that some of the most competitive and important elections in the country will take place in this year”

The Republican National Committee will hold its 2008 state chairmen's meeting next week in , and speakers will include John McCain's presidential campaign manager. via Heath Haussamen on New Mexico Politics

Walgreen Co. posted higher earnings in the second quarter because of same-store sales growth and tighter controls of expenses. via New Mexico Business Weekly

New Mexico Business Weekly - by Megan Kamerick NMBW Staff dscanningphoto.com Shoppers at Jackalope locations in Albuquerque now will be able to shop for plants to go with their pottery. via Bizjournals

“Bernalillo can no longer be considered a sleepy, rural suburb of its neighbor”

U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici gave a thumbs up to a community complex in downtown Bernalillo that is nearing completion via a cooperative effort. via New Mexico Business Weekly

Fedelina "Faye" Romero, 97, was released to the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008. She was born in Sabinoso Aug. 8, 1910, to Florencio and Escolastica Esquibel. She was a longtime resident of the Rio Mora, Roy and Springer communities. "Nuestra Senora Fedelina era una gran ranchera y jardinera."

Faye lived her life as an example and an inspiration to those she encountered. She gave to others more than she gave to herself and asked for and expected nothing in return. Her candidness and her cooking talents will be dearly missed by family and friends. Read more

“Each year that we are selected for the project we cover a larger area, which shows there is a rising demand for accurate aerial imagery of New Mexico's growing central counties”

The Mid-Region Council of Governments has chosen Albuquerque-based Bohannan Huston Inc. via Bizjournals

“Ben Ray has been a lifesaver for consumer rights at the PRC. He has worked closely with me on a number of consumer issues, and in the face of tremendous special-interest pressure, he has been a champion of consumer rights”

Cisco McSorley said this week. "Ben Ray has been a lifesaver for consumer rights at the PRC. via Democracy for New Mexico

WHAT: Discussion of Legislative Issues/New Film Industry Organization & A New Incarnation for the NM Film Directory WHO: Guest Speakers: Tony Dellaflora , filmmaker, co-founder DCS Missy Penor , Publisher, CEO, ... via City of Albuquerque

Your Magazine for generating new business with New Mexico's fastest growing industry. via City of Albuquerque

A Las Cruces Police officer was in the right place at the right time and arrested a man who was caught attempting to sexually assault a woman in the parking lot of an area hotel. via KDBC

JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. -- Beep Beep! These rugged red mountains look awfully familiar. via Detroit Free Press

Juan Pino Jr., 11, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M.

He was born December 28, 1996 in Bernalillo, N.M., to Juan and Rose Mary (Torres) Pino Sr. He is survived by his twin sister, Kendra R. Pino of Magdalena, N.M.; parents: Juan and Rose Mary Pino Sr. of Magdalena; grandparents: Tomas and Eufrasia Torres of Magdalena; Herbert and Cecilia Pino of Magdalena; uncles and aunts: Tommy and Josephine Torres Jr.; Adolfo and Helen Baca; Richie and Mabel Torres; Robert and Maryann Lucero; Joseph and Priscilla Pino; Randy and Gloria Torres; Mark and Virginia Benavidez; Johnny and Regina Valencia; Oscar and Diana Acosta; Artie, Serida, Serena and Dottie; and many cousins. Read more

“MRCOG is happy to facilitate this project in the region and for others who use this valuable geographic data.”

Albuquerque-based Bohannan Huston, Inc. has been chosen by the Mid-Region Council of Governments for the 2008 Regional Digital Orthophotography Project. via GISCafe

A prospective franchiser is in talks with Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii to open six locations in the Albuquerque area, a representative of the company confirmed. via Bizjournals

Las Vegas general contractor Travis Regensberg is seeking the Democratic nomination for state House District 70, held by Democratic Rep. via KVIA-TV El Paso

Should there be more economic development or light industry in Socorro, and if so how do we reasonably go about soliciting for it?

George Foulenfont:

Jean Fraissinet: As a present member of the Industrial Pak Committee, we are working with the Socorro Chamber of Commerce Economic Director in developing our leases at the park which will help attract new business and jobs for Socorro.

Michael Olguin Jr.: I would continue to support the county and the city in their plans to develop the industrial park at the south end of Socorro. Now that the Chamber of Commerce is aggressively looking at economic development I believe the coordination with the city and Chamber should continue. Read more