Kevin Hendricks, Author at Route 66 Independent

District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley.

City Desk ABQ, East Mountains, Elections & Politics, NM Political Report, Route 66 Independent, The Paper.

BernCo candidate defends wearing Confederate flag as symbol of ‘open rebellion’ against the government as he pushes ‘America only’ agenda in campaigns

by Kevin Hendricks October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to […]

Elections & Politics, New Mexico Statewide News

Your ballot, your move: Early voting starts Oct. 6

by Kevin Hendricks October 5, 2026

A soggy September just bought New Mexicans a rain check. The state forester lifted restrictions on campfires, smoking, fireworks and open burning Monday morning after late-season storms knocked down the wildfire threat.

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

Rain check: State forester lifts fire restrictions after soggy September

by Kevin Hendricks September 28, 2026

Environment, Conservation & Climate, New Mexico Statewide News

Polo match: Hurricane leftovers square off with an already-soaked New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks September 28, 2026

Twenty-one greenhouses near Estancia went from green to gone Thursday after state agents seized an estimated 6,300 illegal cannabis plants, about 10.5 tons of weed, from a large-scale grow on Howell Road.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Estancia

State agents uproot 10-ton illegal cannabis grow near Estancia

by Kevin Hendricks September 28, 2026

The Pinto Bean Fiesta kicks off Friday and is shaping up to be the biggest in the festival’s decades-long history.

Events, Moriarty

Full of beans: Moriarty’s Pinto Bean Fiesta rolls out balloon glow, parade and dance this weekend

by Kevin Hendricks September 24, 2026

East Mountains, Edgewood, Environment, Conservation & Climate

Photos: Monsoon over the metro

by Kevin Hendricks September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Bernalillo County residents in flood-prone areas have until Friday to get their sandbags in a row. Monsoon storms could drop up to 3 inches of rain on the East Mountains and up to 2 inches on the metro area by Sept. 25, county officials announced Tuesday.

Bernalillo County, Environment, Conservation & Climate

Bag it up: Monsoon storms could flood Bernalillo County roads through Friday

by Kevin Hendricks September 22, 2026

Young riders ages 3 to 18 can trade reins for handlebars at the fifth annual Bicycle Rodeo, a free event that teaches bike safety in Edgewood on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Edgewood, Events

Kids can lasso some bike safety skills at Edgewood’s free Bicycle Rodeo Oct. 3

by Kevin Hendricks September 18, 2026

The Edgewood Lions Club and Sandia Mountain Lions Club stocked East Mountain Food Pantry's shelves with 1,500 pounds of food and raised $860 for the pantry. (Courtesy photo)

Edgewood, Food & Drink

The Lions’ share: Edgewood clubs stock East Mountain Food Pantry with 1,500 pounds of food

by Kevin Hendricks September 18, 2026