A big update has emerged on the status of former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio and a new contract with the company WWE announced that it had acquired Mexican lucha libre promotion AAA This opened up the question as to whether he would officially be back under the WWE banner after many years of people in the company denying that it would ever happen given various situations he’s been involved in and rather than WWE just acquiring his existing AAA contract he has actually been given a new one and is considered to be signed with WWE The news was first reported by Ernesto Ocampo of Super Luchas who pointed out that WWE replaced the existing AAA contracts because WWE’s contracts are “legally distinct” and contain various clauses that AAA contracts don’t have and they want the talent to be on those distinct ones with those clauses in place also following up with: “Want to make clear I don’t expect Alberto on WWE regular television They are signing talent from AAA and for AAA.” Del Rio was previously signed with WWE from 2009 to 2014 and then again from 2015 to 2016 Other AAA names Ocampo reported as being in the same position and under new deals are: Hijo de Dr We’ll keep you posted if any further updates emerge To make sure you stay up to date with all the biggest wrestling and WrestleTalk news, follow us on Threads by clicking this link © Trident Digital Media Limited. 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Read our Privacy and Data Policy Designed and Developed by Arren Marketing Get instant access to ITR on your home screen Add ITR Wrestling to your Google News feed > In a major development following WWE’s reported acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide several top AAA stars have reportedly signed with the United States-based company including the return of former World Champion Alberto Del Rio The news comes via Super Luchas Editor-in-Chief Ernesto Ocamo, who reports on X that WWE has signed a number of standout AAA talents as the company begins to shape the roster under the new partnership The reported signings include Alberto El Patron The current AAA Mega Champion rose to prominence as Alberto Del Rio during his time in WWE where he became a four-time World Champion He departed the company in 2016 and has since been surrounded by controversy including legal and personal issues that many believed would prevent a return to the company While El Patron is expected to continue performing in AAA events it remains uncertain whether he will make a return to WWE’s main programming given the long-standing speculation about his status with the company WWE’s acquisition of AAA is expected to be finalised later this year, in what is being called a blockbuster international expansion move. Already, WWE’s presence is being felt in the promotion, with Rey Mysterio appearing to open the first AAA show under the company’s influence Alberto El Patron received a six-month wrestling ban from Tijuana after he attacked a fan during a show. Following a match against El Hijo del Wagner Jr. causing him to confront one fan in particular and during the chaos who was treated by paramedics at the venue and later taken to the hospital A former WWE champion has competed and won his first match on Raw in over five years Paul Heyman has explained why he turned his back on Roman Reigns A former WWE Champion has announced their wedding engagement AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm wants to wrestle this Academy-Award winning actor CM Punk has opened up on the women wrestler's role in WWE A WWE Hall of Famer's daughter is currently training to become a pro-wrestler New update has emerged on Chelsea Green's WWE contract Potential date revealed for Cody Rhodes' WWE return WWE's pending acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA has come with many unanswered questions chief among them what happens to the AAA talent it's also led to some questions regarding what talent is actually signed to AAA as many of its luchadors had been working under non-exclusive deals ome of those questions may have been answered today and those answers may lead to controversy for both AAA and WWE Taking to X in the early hours of Monday morning SuperLuchas' Ernesto Ocampo reported that AAA luchadors El Hijo del Dr Ocampo added further clarification to questions fans had WWE is also acquiring the contracts," Ocampo tweeted "But aside from the fact that the sale hasn't been finalized as WWE's contracts are legally distinct and include multiple provisions and clauses—such as exclusivity and termination conditions—that AAA's do not address or enforce That's why new contracts are replacing the existing ones." — Ernesto Ocampo (@ocampoxlaw) May 5, 2025 But aside from the fact that the sale hasn't been finalized as WWE's contracts are legally distinct and include multiple provisions and.. — Ernesto Ocampo (@ocampoxlaw) May 5, 2025 Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Dave Meltzer also took to X to respond to a fan asking for clarification on Ocampo's initial report Meltzer confirmed that the names listed had signed new contracts Yes, new contracts. Alberto has signed with WWE. https://t.co/LUVYPKZiUJ — Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) May 5, 2025 stated that any of the aforementioned talents were 100% confirmed to be appearing on WWE programming leaving open the possibility that the talents could be exclusive to AAA and AAA alone the former four time WWE World Champion who last worked for the promotion in 2016 multiple outlets reported WWE was releasing or failing to renew the contracts of various superstars The company prioritized continuing to churn out record profits in exchange for losing talented depth across its roster There is no off-season in the world of pro wrestling and it's a business that always moves forward which doesn't stop the rampant rumors of additions to take those vacant slots The promotion is leaning into this mentality even perhaps teasing the prospect of bringing back a former WWE World Champion for another run Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Alberto Del Rio is back in the WWE Alumni's section on its website currently wrestling under the last name El Patron WWE announced its acquisition of AAA over WrestleMania weekend with Del Rio being added back to that section at some point in 2023 According to a previous Fightful Select report WWE and Del Rio had no mutual interest in working with one another Those close to the 47-year-old claim that mentality has shifted and the relationship between the sides is no longer "contentious." Del Rio has been previously convicted of multiple felonies and has made headlines for numerous offhand remarks TNA also released him in 2018 for not showing up to an event it's hard to see where Del Rio could fit into the current landscape He was always able to create authentic heel heat and was fine between the ropes but he struggled to connect with the fans in the long term Hall of Famer JBL recently called Del Rio the best ring general "in the world" for his work in Mexico Del Rio has a realistic chance to reappear on WWE programming as soon as June 7th at the World Collide event an interview with FC Barcelona's Corporate Director He provided an in-depth analysis of the Club's financial situation Del Rio particularly highlighted the financial strength achieved in recent years the result of implementing a clear strategic plan and structural decisions based on rigor and sustainability Manel del Rio recalled that the Club began its current term in a complex situation but that thanks to management focused on responsibility and common sense it has been able to reverse the inertia: "For the first time in six years we closed the year with a positive ordinary result He explained that this was achieved by applying a criterion as basic as it was efficient: not spending what you don't have "It's a common-sense rule that anyone would apply at home Because if you have enough income to spend 100 you can't structure your life based on spending 130 every year The Corporate Director emphasized a key aspect: the commitment of the President and his Board of Directors to keep the Club in the hands of its members "This criterion has been decisive in making many important decisions We wanted to build a model that would allow us to be competitive but without compromising ownership or the essence of the Club." he emphasized how the commitment to La Masia in addition to achieving undisputed sporting success is also a sound decision from a financial perspective: "It's the model that makes the most sense for Barça One of the clearest messages from the interview was the importance of the new Spotify Camp Nou within the club's long-term strategy Manel del Rio asserted that it was not an option but a structural necessity: "The stadium is a key element in being able to compete with the five best teams in Europe It is an infrastructure that must generate the resources that allow us to look to the future with ambition." He also defended the financing model adopted to make it possible with the participation of major international entities while guaranteeing the protection of the club's assets and autonomy The interview concludes with an optimistic yet realistic message FC Barcelona has laid the foundations for a solid project the Club is ready to face the future with confidence and compete at the highest level without compromising on its true identity El Rio Vecinos (pictured above) will stage “Run for the Roses” — Vecinos Block Party 2025 at 7 p.m The 21-plus event will raise funds for cancer screening and prevention programs at El Rio Health a group of young professionals ages 25-39 dedicated to supporting the El Rio Community Health Center held its inaugural fundraiser back in 2014 The group is back again with their annual Block Party — “Run for the Rose” — at 7 p.m On the first Saturday in May the Vecinos will be out in full force to support El Rio Health Cancer Screening and Prevention Programs with “Run for the Roses”— Vecinos Block Party 2025 The themed event continues a tradition of raising funds to expand access to healthcare for those most in need at 7 p.m “We live in an incredibly polarized world currently and it is unfortunate that cancer is one of the few things that ties everyone together It has affected every family and individual you talk to We are taking that negative and trying to turn it into a positive and support people who don’t have the resources for screenings to prevent cancer,” said Shayla Sandoval the group of young professionals has raised more than $1 million to fund various causes for El Rio Health they have turned their efforts toward funding cancer screenings — including mammograms and colonoscopies — along with promoting awareness and cancer prevention Proceeds from the 2025 Block Party will fund 175 to 200 free mammograms for uninsured women providing critical assistance for patients without other financial resources “Lots of people feel like cancer funds are a lost cause but we choose to believe that every dollar has the ability to turn someone’s life around if they have been impacted by cancer,” said Sandoval The current fundraiser comes at a time of healthcare uncertainty for many Executive Director of El Rio Health Center Foundation “We have many people who are very concerned about access to healthcare and Medicare and Medicaid funding We expect to see the needs get even greater going forward There’s concern for the healthcare safety net here in our community and across the country,” Goldsmith said which is led by Erin Frekker and Kevin Foster for their outstanding efforts and is grateful that the Vecinos are committed to ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and respect “They work hard to make sure that everyone at the event has a lot of fun but ultimately they are saving lives,” Goldsmith said a Tucson native and Senior Vice President of Client and Creative Services for Sandoval Creative encourages those under age 40 to consider donating time and talent to the Vecinos She and Goldsmith agreed that the service organization is an inspiring and inclusive option for volunteerism They aren’t a group that you have to know someone to get in They embrace people who have been here but also transplants and bring them into Tucson culture and create a family Loni Nannini at ninch2@comcast.net What: "Run for the Roses” — Vecinos Block Party 2025 Cost: $125 per person; must be 21 years or older to attend Festivities at this Kentucky Derby-themed soirée include culinary tastings and hand-crafted cocktails and beverages by more than 20 local restaurants Sponsorships are still available. 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A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community Rotary Club Tucson Verde will commemorate Earth Day with its Second Annual Sustainable Home & Building Tour this month Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device “At this time we continue to provide care for our community as we await further clarifications of the judicial process,” El Rio spokesperson Nathan Holaway told the Tucson Sentinel Holaway would not confirm whether the website change was a direct response to the order or if the center would continue to offer transgender health services to its patients El Rio joins hospitals and clinics across the state and the nation that have quietly begun discontinuing and removing references to transgender healthcare, including Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Prisma Community Care, a major Phoenix-based LGBTQ clinic, LOOKOUT reported (Prisma has since resumed providing gender-affirming care in the wake of the ruling as of Monday.) Tucson Medical Center still has a section dedicated to "gender affirming care" on its website but the local hospital isn't listed as receiving any recent federal grants that would be subject to Trump's announced policy Planned Parenthood Arizona also still lists care for transgender people on the site for its Southern Arizona clinic El Rio has received $12.3 million in funding from the U.S and is protected from liability by the Federal Tort Claims Act The center serves around 10 percent of Tucson’s population on a sliding scale for low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients. Prior to the executive order, El Rio offered LGBTQ healthcare including hormone administration and monitoring For more than a decade, doctors at El Rio administered gender-affirming care to children who traveled from across the state for treatment An archived version of the website’s “Services” page from last summer includes a section on transgender health stating: “El Rio Health provides affirming and quality healthcare to Pediatric and Adult Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming communities the section on transgender health no longer appears under El Rio’s services and the link to the corresponding page returns an error An El Rio employee who spoke on the condition of anonymity said transgender healthcare for children and adults at the center has been “put on hold” pending further clarification of federal requirements The El Rio staff member said members of the legal team visited the clinic to remove signage containing references to gender and that internal DEI policies had been changed to comply with the executive order “We’ve got to keep the clinics going to treat the entire population of Arizona,” the employee said “That doesn't mean that we're going to discriminate against anybody We will work within the federal guidelines We're still going to treat patients with respect and give them the care that they need that's within our ability to give.” the Tucson Sentinel publishes our stories without a paywall We believe a healthy community depends on everyone having access to quality independent journalism we're committed to providing real reporting to all Southern Arizona residents A single story can cost us thousands of dollars to report – some take months & months of dogged digging others require paying for tall stacks of records that officials don't want to provide Some mean driving to remote corners of Pima County & some see our reporters sitting through endless government meetings to make sure they get the whole story & not just a quick headline Our award-winning newsroom has some of the best reporters and we're dedicated to getting the story right Our pioneering effort (we were one of the very first local nonprofit news outlets in the entire country) to rebuild local journalism will only work if enough people join our Watchdog Club community of paying members Please join today for as little as $15/month For those who can't afford to contribute right now, please sign up for our free Watchdog Update newsletters & help the spread word about the Sentinel to your friends Your contributions help the Sentinel sustain & grow our nonprofit newsroom & bolster our commitment to delivering the important independent news our community needs to thrive The Tucson Sentinel is published by Tucson Investigative Reporting Center Inc. we're committed to providing real reporting to everyone in Southern Arizona But a single story can cost us thousands of dollars to report – some take months and months of dogged digging and some see our reporters sitting through endless government meetings to make sure they get the whole story and not just a quick headline Our pioneering effort to rebuild local news will only work if enough people join our Watchdog Club community of paying members For those who can't afford to contribute right now, please sign up for one of our free Watchdog Update newsletters and help the spread word about the Sentinel to your friends A smarter Tucson is a better Tucson — and the Sentinel shines a light on this town because we love it Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom is an award-winning journalism pioneer that learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. © 2009-2025 TucsonSentinel.com Tucson Sentinel's independent nonprofit newsroom learns from & informs Southern Arizonans about the community challenges & unique culture of our Borderlands. A minor was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a car while riding his bike in the unincorporated El Rio neighborhood Monday afternoon California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Alvarado Street and Helsam Avenue The crossing is in the east side of the community between Vineyard and Rose avenues was riding on eastbound Alvarado and was not wearing a helmet A black Kia Optima was heading northbound on Helsam The Kia sedan was traveling at about 25 mph and tried to stop The driver didn't have enough time to completely stop when the rider hit the front of the car and was thrown from the bike The youth was transported to a local hospital with lacerations to his head and eye Drugs and alcohol were not suspected to be a factor in the incident The CHP's Ventura-area office is investigating Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com An intersection in El Rio historically known for flooding was put to the test during recent storms after a sidewalk upgrade project "We called it our lakefront property," said Patricia Gamboa-Puentes gesturing to the intersection of east Stroube and Balboa streets floodwaters have often reached the edge of her lawn She has lived in a corner house at the crossing since 1997 with husband Adrian Puentes The unincorporated El Rio neighborhood is located north of Highway 101 outside Oxnard city limits The couple recalled their first Thanksgiving at the house They had to put on rainboots to wade through water pooled outside the property Now, with the County of Ventura's El Rio Pedestrian Improvement Project about 75% complete the couple said they saw only small puddles during recent rains walkways and other improvements on Stroube Street but we tried our best to be innovative and build the infiltration trench to help with water runoff," said Gianfranco Laurie engineering manager with the county's Public Works Agency Storms this month brought nearly 2.7 inches of rain to the area, according to records from the county's Watershed Protection District the project's impact was visible for residents The newly installed infiltration drainage system includes a trench between the curb and sidewalk which measures about 4-feet wide and 4-feet deep is comprised of cobble and rock that allows stormwater runoff to collect and soak into the ground The sidewalk project, estimated to cost just over $9.5 million The expected completion date has been delayed by about a month to mid-May after high winds and rain slowed work Laurie said there's still a possibility more sidewalks could be added to the neighborhood The county's Active Transportation Plan identifies a list of prioritized sidewalks and bike lane projects County officials are actively pursuing federal and state grants to build more sidewalks and bike lanes as funds become available Puentes and Gamboa-Puentes said roadsides previously lined with dirt and gravel have been replaced with new walkways that make it easier to take evening strolls with their visually impaired daughter The two are happy with the improvements but said there's more road work that needs to be done Their property has been the site of multiple traffic accidents which they blame on the lack of a four-way stop sign at the intersection They recalled at least five times a vehicle ran through their fence They've also seen many crashes at the crossing over the years And speed bumps along Stroube Street haven't deterred people from speeding or failing to yield to oncoming traffic Gamboa-Puentes referred to a popular 1960's-era TV show when recalling the times their home was surrounded by water "I felt like I was on 'Gilligan's Island,'" she said — A Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent shot and injured a 25-year-old man Wednesday while serving an arrest warrant outside of the El Rio Bravo Supermarket in Kansas City A KBI spokesperson said the agency was serving an arrest warrant just before 9 p.m At some point during the execution of the warrant Details of the exchange weren’t provided in a press release early Thursday morning from the KBI Details of the nature of the arrest warrant weren’t immediately available The man was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries The KBI spokesperson said no KBI agents were injured in the shooting The agent who opened fire was medically evaluated at the scene and cleared Police Department was notified of the KBI shooting and is investigating the incident KCK police also responded to a triple shooting Wednesday night not far from the KBI incident The two incidents aren't believed to be connected Crime Stoppers could offer you a cash reward Report a typo El Rio resident Adrian Puentes picks up the "flooded" sign at Stroube and Balboa streets so drivers can see it A car drives through flooding along East Stroube and Balboa streets in El Rio in January 2023 A car drives slowly along East Stroube and Balboa Street in El Rio where flooding had reached nearly 2 feet in January 2023 A recent sidewalk project has improved drainage at the crossing A Ventura County Sheriff's patrol vehicle drives along east Stroube and Balboa streets in El Rio where the intersection flooded in January 2023 El Rio Health will be moving into the former Tucson Heart Hospital on Stone Avenue and River Road Remodeling construction of El Rio Health’s 15th clinic is expected to begin later this month with completion expected in early 2026 El Rio Health will be moving into the former Tucson Heart Hospital on the city’s north side Meridian and Tenet Healthcare have reached an agreement for El Rio to occupy the vacant 94,569-square-foot building at 4888 N initiated and negotiated the deal on behalf of both parties Remodeling construction is expected to begin later this month The interior of the former hospital will be demolished and rebuilt cooling and fire sprinkler system will be installed along with a new parking lot This will be El Rio’s 15th location in the Tucson area for the medical dental and behavioral health service provider that has been a local presence for more than 50 years The new facility is expected to serve about 24,000 people a year “The growing needs in this area of our city are high and we have worked over the last several years on how and where to expand our services We are excited for this opportunity to better serve Tucsonans and greatly appreciate the community support we receive,” said Clinton Kuntz The El Rio Foundation plans to launch a fundraising campaign in early 2025 to engage private individual corporate and foundation support for the expansion project The foundation has already received support from the Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation The former Tucson Heart Hospital opened in Tucson in 1997 It became Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute in 2010 Contact reporter 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The area in the 1200 block of N Police are asking people to avoid the area while the scene remains active this morning Pima Community College's El Rio Campus has been placed on lockdown Friday morning police have located an armed individual off-site near the El Rio Campus Stay with KGUN 9 as we follow this developing story Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Ventura garage fire kills petsVentura County StarHere's a roundup of incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: Man survives shooting in El RioA man was shot in what may be a gang-related incident reported early Sunday in El Rio but the resulting injury was not considered life-threatening The man who is around 48 years of age was shot in the vicinity of his home in the 400 block of Collins Street in the unincorporated area near Oxnard He said the shooting was reported at 1:30 a.m The man sustained a single gunshot wound to the shoulder and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment No arrests have been made in the continuing investigation A fire broke out Saturday at a single-family home in east Ventura where residents were able to leave safely but three pets were found dead City fire officials said the blaze broke out in the garage of a single-family home in the 1300 block of Clay Avenue which is located northwest of Cabrillo Village and south of Telephone Road on the far east end The time of the fire was reported between approximately 2 and 4 p.m. Firefighters said they aggressively attacked the fire But another dog and two pet birds were found deceased Residents were advised they cannot move back into the home until the city's building and safety agency deems it safe Marian has more than 20 years of experience as an Editor covering various industries in B2B publishing She’s spent the last 10-plus years specifically working in the food industry including at John Wiley & Sons’ food quality and safety title Marian's publications have gained recognition in such editorial awards as ASBPE’S Azbee Awards the SIPAwards and Tabbies International Editorial Awards Marian lent her professional expertise in the editorial SIPAwards competition by serving as an editorial judge She joined the Progressive Grocer team as the Digital Editor in November 2020. Marian oversees the publication’s daily online editorial operations newsletter creation and social media platforms Marian earned a bachelor's degree in English/journalism from Montclair State University.  Follow her on LinkedIn.  (Please refer to Progressive Grocer's Contributing Guidelines to submit content for consideration.) a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions to advance its pricing and promotions optimization strategy By moving away from manual processes to an AI-powered solution El Rio Grande aims to offer more competitive prices increase promotional effectiveness and improve the overall shopping experience for its customers shifting consumer behavior and supply chain disruptions make it critical for grocers to have a data-driven approach to pricing and promotions RELEX Pricing and Promotions Optimization leverages AI to help retailers respond quickly to market changes fine-tune pricing strategies and execute high-impact promotions scenario simulations and real-time insights El Rio Grande aims to maximize profitability drive traffic and increase the success rate of its promotions [RELATED: RELEX Unveils Category Management Solution] “As a grocer serving a diverse and dynamic customer base we need to ensure our pricing and promotions are both competitive and data-driven,” said Guillermo Washington COO of Dallas-based El Rio Grande Latin Market “RELEX gives us the ability to replace manual guesswork with AI-driven insights optimize pricing and provide better value to our customers This investment will play a key role in strengthening our business for the future.” “Grocery retailers today face constant cost pressures and rapidly changing consumer expectations With our AI-driven pricing and promotions capabilities smarter decisions that drive both profitability and customer loyalty,” said Andreas Willgert pricing and promotions at Atlanta-based RELEX “We’re excited to support them on this journey especially in today’s quickly changing market conditions.” RELEX works with such companies as ADUSA El Rio Grande Latin Market operates nine Dallas/Fort Worth-based stores in Texas Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical real estate, announced that the firm has closed escrow on the purchase of a vacant 94,569-square-foot medical building in Tucson, Arizona, located at 4888 N. Stone Avenue on a 9.27-acre parcel. The property will be fully occupied by El Rio Health a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has provided comprehensive and affordable healthcare to the Tucson community for 54 years MORE NEWS: The 5 best hospitals in Arizona, according to U.S. News & World Report Meridian is recognized nationally for its expertise in repositioning defunct buildings into high-performance medical properties Meridian plans to invest significant capital into renovations and upgrades immediately The former inpatient cardiovascular hospital will be converted into a state-of-the-art health center the project plans to install Class A custom tenant improvements fully designed to meet El Rio Health’s service line needs Construction is estimated to begin later this month “El Rio Health was looking for a strategic solution to address the growing demand for primary healthcare services in Tucson,” said Sheila Schmidt-Turkington Managing Director of Strategy and Development at Meridian “We were thrilled to work with El Rio leadership and their broker to identify a location that was already entitled for medical use for speed to market This location is strategically positioned to increase access to care for El Rio Health’s patient base.” “Early collaboration with El Rio Health and Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR enabled Meridian to negotiate a favorable purchase price and ensure a turnkey construction solution The deal structure provides a flexible option for El Rio Health to own the real estate granting them financial flexibility customized to meet their needs This approach mitigated capital constraints while positioning El Rio Health for further growth in Tucson It’s truly an honor to help El Rio Health realize its ambulatory goals El Rio provides care to 1 in 9 people in Tucson.” The central utility plant has not been functional for many years so Meridian will decommission the outdated equipment and install new systems tailored to El Rio Health’s specific needs The building will also feature a new parking lot to provide five spaces for every 1,000 square feet The interior will be completely demolished to a cold shell allowing for an entirely new code-compliant energy-efficient facility designed to maximize patient experience and throughput This revitalization will provide El Rio Health with a modern and patient-centric environment that enhances both care delivery and operational efficiency “El Rio Health is a trusted healthcare provider in Tucson,” said Meridian CEO “They have served the community for over 50 years currently operating 14 health centers and providing care for more than 128,000 This new facility will enable El Rio Health to expand services and meet the increasing demand for timely healthcare access We could not be more excited to work with a non-profit organization that aligns so perfectly with our own mission – to provide greater access to care at a more affordable cost.” “We are thrilled with Meridian’s ability to deliver a facility that meets our current needs and future growth plans,” said Clinton Kuntz “This new location is ideally situated to serve patients from multiple Tucson areas while alleviating capacity stress at our current Prince Road health center We intend to offer a full range of our service lines at this location This partnership ensures we can continue to meet the growing needs for primary care “This acquisition exemplifies Meridian’s ability to partner together on real estate challenges with creative solutions that address capital constraints and the urgent need for expanded access to healthcare Our adaptive reuse approach fosters speed to market at a lower cost while providing flexible ownership options.” Rick Kleiner of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented Meridian on the acquisition and El Rio Health on the lease Vince Femiano and Kate Morris of Transwestern represented the seller Copyright © 2025 AZ Big Media  |  All Rights Reserved  |  Site by Blufish Best of the Capitol a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with you several times to discuss health care and the community health center program an eagerness to learn about these complex issues and a genuine commitment to understanding the needs of the people you serve Your dedication to representing southern Arizona with thoughtfulness and integrity has not gone unnoticed I’m writing with a deep sense of urgency about the potential cuts to Medicaid and the devastating impact they would have on Arizona especially on organizations like El Rio Health These cuts would disproportionately harm the communities we both serve We often hear that Medicaid cuts are not on the table A Congressional Budget Office analysis shows that the available funds Congress can cut fall far short of the $880 billion in reductions required by the budget resolution without deep cuts to Medicaid That means Medicaid will almost certainly face deep cuts known in Arizona as AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) is a lifeline for over 2 million Arizonans providing essential health care to children people with disabilities and low-income families nearly 400,000 people depend on AHCCCS for their care El Rio Health serves over 129,000 patients annually We ensure that people get the care they need to live healthy productive lives our ability to care for many of them will be severely limited leading to worse health outcomes and higher costs for everyone They postpone treatment until it’s an emergency Emergency rooms can only stabilize a crisis so patients leave without solutions for when they need follow-up care Medicaid isn’t government bloat — it’s a smart investment that lowers the overall cost of health care and keeps Arizona’s economy strong Cutting it doesn’t eliminate health care costs; it just shifts them elsewhere Your duty is to the people who trust you to lead A mother in your district will struggle to get prenatal care A child with asthma will go without an inhaler And they will all end up in an overwhelmed ER for something that could have been prevented real families and real jobs in your district I urge you to stand with the people who elected you it’s about who we are as a community and the future we build together Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications Essential news and information about Arizona government An official website of the United States government The Western District of Texas is one of four federal judicial districts in Texas The Western District encompasses 68 counties in Texas--approximately 93,000 square miles--and an estimated population of 7.6 million The United States Attorney is the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer of the United States within this jurisdiction and leads 300 employees The District’s 68 counties are divided into seven division offices which correspond to the seven judicial divisions of the U.S The District headquarters is located in the San Antonio Division Office There are six additional staffed division offices located in the following cities: Alpine (Pecos Division) and Waco (Waco Division).  There is one unstaffed office located in Pecos District Courthouse for the Western District of Texas Pecos Division Attorney is headquartered in the San Antonio Division Office along with much of her management team The overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office is carried out through the Criminal, Civil, Asset Recovery, Legal Support, and Administrative Divisions.  Information about each can be found on the website.  Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services El Rio Health will soon have a fifteenth location in the old Tucson Heart Hospital at 4888 N the health center will care for an estimated 24,000 people annually according to a news release issued by El Rio Health We are excited for this opportunity to better serve Tucsonans and greatly appreciate the community support we receive.” said Clinton Kuntz El Rio Foundation plans to launch a campaign in early 2025 to raise funds for the expansion project the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association learned that the El Rio Clinic on West Congress Street was considering leveling its community garden in order to make room for an overflow employee parking lot Nestled inconspicuously between two houses the garden holds significant meaning for local residents “It’s a place for locals to get together and meet people that they normally wouldn’t have an opportunity to meet,” said Debra Houghton a neighborhood resident and community gardener it’s a retreat for a lot of us and has enriched our lives so much.” another neighborhood resident and gardener “One of the things that I love about this garden and the fact that it’s in a neighborhood is that you actually get to meet neighbors that aren’t even associated with the garden,” she said Houghton tends two plots where she cultivates herbs like rosemary is currently wrestling with her wonky irrigation system we got the push and so now it’s time to make something happen,” Daniel said “It was very disheartening the thought that they were going to take out the garden spaces,” Houghton said “Removing food crop trees and food-producing gardens was a real blow to all of us.” the center’s need for additional parking has put the garden at risk Kylie Walzak, president of the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association explained that the health center is losing access to an overflow parking lot that they currently rent across the street from the Gadsden Company, an urban development firm Walzak added that the locals understand the increased interest in the area and vacant lots that were once used as temporary parking spots are being developed The situation came to light during an August 8 meeting where the director of facilities for El Rio had notified the public about their potential plan “It sounded like a done deal and everybody was just floored because there had been no attempt to contact us prior to that meeting and there was no discussion with us about how we might be able to creatively solve the parking issue and not take away the garden,” Walzak said that we’re considering taking away green space that lowers the air temperature It just seems so backwards and wrong,” Walzak said Walzak emphasized that the neighborhood has a significant population of older low-income residents due to elder housing in the area “Organizing around this garden has introduced me to people that live in this neighborhood that I’ve never met before and it’s been really exciting to see that people are organized around an issue like protecting the garden It has brought people together in ways that I haven’t seen in a long time,” Walzak said the neighborhood association received an email from the director of facilities stating that the plans to remove the garden have been put on hold while more information is gathered and further discussions are held with the neighborhood “We’re cautiously optimistic,” Walzak said but this whole experience has taught us that we could lose this space and I think people are really motivated I know people are really motivated to care for it better.” Walzak acknowledged the increased interest in the area but questioned why the neighborhood should bear the burden of accommodating parking for the clinic’s employees “We have invested billions of dollars in free transit streetcar and working to make our streets safer for biking and walking A lot of people live in Menlo Park and work downtown and they walk Why can’t we ask the same thing of people who work here?” Walzak said the neighborhood will be opening up the garden to the community to tackle Bermuda grass and showcase available plots in the garden “Nothing is currently happening and we are continuing to look at ideas to solve our parking problems.” El Rio Community Health Center will hold a free Affordable Care Act enrollment event Saturday Saturday at El Rio Community Health Center Enrollment in 2018 Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans is the main objective but assistance with Medicaid (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System or AHCCCS) KidsCare and El Rio sliding fee applications will also be available But the marketplace will still offer health insurance plans with federal subsidies for 2018 and cost sharing reductions on silver level plans to help pay for them One company — Ambetter from Health Net — will sell plans on the marketplace to Pima County residents for 2018 including about 30,000 Pima County residents purchased health insurance on the federal marketplace last enrollment season Most qualified for federal subsidies to help them pay for the insurance and about half qualified for cost sharing reductions to further reduce their cost of care 67,266 Arizonans had signed up for marketplace plans Some health experts are concerned that enrollment might go down for 2018 plans because of the reductions in the enrollment period and the money for marketing While some states like California and Colorado have their own health insurance exchanges, Arizona is one of 39 states that rely on the federally facilitated marketplace — healthcare.gov Marketplace plans are for working age people Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Enrollment for Obamacare plans starts Wednesday Controversial request to feds was delayed but is in the works might be approved next year by Trump administration with dental services offered at no charge for adults and children on a first-come basis Sean Miller now says he "can't really comment." Neutral-site victory a big one for program that's struggled so far this season The Arizona Wildcats picked up their first big victory of the season in Phoenix on Tuesday night The Arizona Wildcats earned their biggest win of the season on Tuesday Tucson Police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1300 block of East Irvington Road Officers located a victim in the alley south… sponsored by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort on Dec Thousands voiced their displeasure of the senator This list of Tucson's top dives include dark Posted by | Jan 29 ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday The main topic of the evening was the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan “This is not the first time we’ve looked at this property We’ve looked at this property a few times for different proposals but now we’ve got one that fits,” said Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore to the council.  Planning Manager Kelly Gleason then addressed the council with the details of the project which is aimed towards tourism in the city including lodging units and an RV park in the southeast project site of the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan The area currently covers 11 separate parcels and is about 26 acres in size “The Del Rio Road Specific Plan has been around for quite some time It was originally adopted in 2012 with the Walmart project on this particular site We came back for some amendments in 2020 when Walmart withdrew their application and opened up some development potential, and some use potential on the site and redid some traffic analysis to help some projects move forward a little more quickly,” added Gleason The council saw the first version of Del Rio Ranch in 2021 which was also aimed towards tourists but also had a lot of commercial and mixed-use development the applicant team has revised its proposal and is moving forward with what was presented during this week’s meeting The Planning Commission has already seen the recent proposal and recommended approval “There’s a master plan of development being considered tonight for what’s basically a large RV and glamping resort,” continued Gleason “There’s a commercial center as well at the corner of El Camino [Real] and Del Rio to be sort of the public-facing side of the project.” There are close to 22,000 square feet of commercial use planned for the project. Featuring three-story commercial buildings with shops on the first floor and hotel units above The site would also include 98 RV spaces Also included is a public road proposed off of El Camino Real as part of the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan The road will service properties to the south that are being rezoned to multi-family residential as part of the City’s General Plan Update Actions other than the Master Plan of Development for the night included a land use and zone change, which eliminates the residential portion of the site. Modification to the housing element which takes the site out of the city’s housing site inventory is not needed to meet the housing sites available to meet the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers And specific plan amendments that update maps and more we’re looking at a General Plan and Zoning Map amendment this evening and adoption of the Master Plan of Development,” added Gleason “So this is the final action on this project If they move forward with this proposed design they can move forward to building permits.” Both council members and community members brought up concerns with the safety of one of the proposed exits from the RV park condition 41 says: a sight distance shall be provided for all proposed entries into the project site All entries shall comply with adopted sight distance standards,” said Director of Public Works Nick DeBar. “What I would propose adding to it would be: developers shall perform all measures recommended by a licensed traffic engineer and approved by the city engineer. Such measures may include grading and other traffic safety enhancements (flashing signs etc.) No driveway access shall be allowed onto Del Rio Road that fails to comply with adopted sight distance standards.” The applicants agreed to the proposed changes to the language.  The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday Atascadero News is the community’s top-ranked news source for Atascadero mailing 20,000 monthly copies to our community most-trusted news source for our community Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress A former Oxnard man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for drug crimes in western Pennsylvania was part of a ring of cocaine suppliers who shipped the drug from California to Aliquippa Pennsylvania and later to West Virginia over a six-month span in 2022 Department of Justice's Western District of Pennsylvania Aliquippa is a small city about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh Salgado pleaded guilty April 10 of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine Investigators with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force learned the cocaine was shipped from California to Pennsylvania and later to West Virginia where Salagado would receive the parcels the justice department's news release said He would drive the cocaine to Pittsburgh International Airport where he would up another man and drive it to a third man's residence in Aliquippa All three men were co-defendants in the case investigators followed Salgado who disposed of a box in the trash of a fast-food restaurant They found the shipping label to Salgado's West Virginia residence and determined the box had the presence of cocaine Investigators would later seize a cocaine shipment enroute to Salgado and then delivered it themselves investigators also found an additional 2 kilograms of cocaine inside the residence The investigation was conducted  by the Department of Homeland Security Postal Inspection Service and Drug Enforcement Administration A man was found stabbed in the parking lot of a strip mall in El Rio Monday evening Ventura County Sheriff's officials said they were called to the 2800 block of east Vineyard Avenue at 5:55 p.m Deputies arrived to find a man who suffered significant injuries from a sharp-edged object The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries Investigators believe the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public The Port Hueneme Police Department is investigating shots fired into a home Sunday morning to the 1400 block of Eighth Street on a report of bullet holes discovered in a front window of the residence Investigators said they believe the shots were likely fired around 4:30 a.m Police said no one was injured in the shooting Police are asking anyone with information about the incident Jesus Chavez at jchavez@cityofporthueneme.org or 805-986-6615 Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:  El Rio gunshot victim named; arrest madeA 23-year-old fatally shot in the El Rio area early Sunday has been identified and a suspect has been charged with murder the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office reported Tuesday The cause of death was a gunshot wound of the chest and the manner was homicide The incident was reported shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday in the 1000 block of Collins Street according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office The unincorporated El Rio community is located on the north side of Highway 101 Deputies found Leyva with a gunshot wound and provided aid until emergency medical personnel arrived The sheriff's office lists Leyva as an El Rio resident sheriff's officials announced an arrest in the case and provided more details was arrested on suspicion of murder and other crimes He had previously been arrested Sunday on suspicion of assault and firearms offenses all knew each other and were together early Sunday when a physical fight occurred between the three Bustillos allegedly pointed a gun at Leyva and the other man the Ventura County District Attorney's Office reviewed the case Prosecutors formally charged Bustillos with murder on Tuesday He has also been charged with felony firearms and assault violations An arraignment hearing is scheduled for the afternoon of July 29 in courtroom 13 The sheriff's major crimes unit is investigating the case Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Nicole Grover at 805-797-7096 or Detective Christopher Vorzimer at 805-384-4731 Piru assault victim ID'dThe Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office released the name of a man killed in Piru Saturday in an assault during an apparent dispute in Warring Park The cause of death was a stab wound of the arm and the manner of death was found to be homicide The incident was reported around 5:30 p.m. Saturday initially as a request to aid county firefighters treating several people possibly struck by a vehicle Deputies found two injured men on the ground in an open field south of the park was taken to a local trauma center and later discharged Ken Truitt said Sunday the conflict may have arisen when a driver was doing doughnuts in the dirt near a family barbecue The initial investigation indicates a confrontation resulted and the car may have hit a few people reportedly got out of the car and a physical confrontation followed He died from injuries suffered during the fight No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday The death is under investigation by the sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau Anyone with information is asked to call the bureau at 805-384-4724 Two women killed in a head-on crash in Fillmore Friday night have been identified by the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office Burbank resident Kassondra Jimenez Zaferes was 32 The agency is contracted for police services in Fillmore The incident was reported shortly before 7 p.m. Friday along Highway 126 Two vehicles had collided in the eastbound lanes of the route Four other people were taken to local hospitals for treatment said Tuesday there was no additional information to release The investigation into the cause is ongoing Any witnesses are asked to contact Bordon at 805-388-5146 or Bradley.Bordon@ventura.org Further details on WWE's acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have emerged Ahead of WrestleMania 41 on Saturday, WWE announced that it had acquired AAA and would be presenting Worlds Collide featuring both brands on June 7 putting an unexpected twist to long-standing rumors of a working relationship Speaking during WrestleMania Saturday's post-show WWE CCO Paul "Triple H" Levesque further addressed the acquisition focusing on his plan to make lucha libre thrive He clarified that he's not looking to change lucha libre but to bring the resources and infrastructure that benefited WWE to the Mexican promotion and declaring that the vision will be clearer to see at Worlds Collide It was reported by Fightful Select after the announcement that there had been conversations about AAA finding new partners for years but once the WWE-TKO merger happened discussions about that partner being WWE started to pick up and there were conversations between both sides for quite some time It was noted in the report that the acquisition itself had been kept under wraps but it is believed that the deal was finalized after AEW and CMLL announced Grand Slam Mexico Regarding the status of AAA Mega Champion and formerly WWE outcast Alberto El Patron (Del Rio) the subject of much controversy throughout his career as well as allegations of abuse in his personal life it was reported that for years WWE had given a "hard no" on working with El Patron But those close to Del Rio are said to have claimed that he has said otherwise the two sides had discussed possible appearances and the relationship was no longer "contentious." Alberto El Patron, previously known for his time in WWE as Alberto Del Rio has reportedly received a wrestling ban following an incident that took place at a AAA show in Tijuana The incident took place on March 14th, when Patron was in action against El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. According to TV Azteca, El Patron confronted fans after the match as they were throwing coins and beer at him El Patron eventually made his way into the crowd and threw a chair which hit a woman in the face The woman was treated by paramedics at the event but was later taken to hospital Fan footage from the event has also been uploaded to social media, which sees the former WWE Champion first attempt to hop the guardrail but was unable to get over El Patron then makes his way to the left side of the venue and into the crowd El Patron then threw the chair before he was struck by another chair and other projectiles before making his way back to the ringside area Terrible que sigan pasando este tipo de cosas en las Arenas,Alberto el patron se encara con aficionados ,Aficionados reaccionan y le avientan una silla La señora salio lesionada y tuvo que ser llevada al hospital Video La Frontera pic.twitter.com/rcRDrR4uvD — Héroe Del Distrito (@HeroeDelDistrit) March 15, 2025 The ban will last for 6 months and will prevent El Patron A copy of the notice has made its way online confirming the suspension: As translated by DeepL on the 17th day of the month of March 2025 in the premises of the facilities of the H in an extraordinary meeting and with the presence of a legal quorum it was determined that according to the established in the wrestling regulations for the city of Tijuana PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER ALBERTO DEL RIO (EL PATRON) IS SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS FROM THE PLAZA OF TIJUANA Baja California on the 17th day of March of the month of 2025 for all the effects to which it has place in the strata of the H Rob Viper reports that As El Patron’s ban is specific to the city the upcoming AAA tapings in Ensenada and Rosarito It is also added that if AAA decides to host a Triplemania show in the city before September El Patron will be banned from competing at the event The former Alberto Del Rio was with WWE from 2009 to 2014 and returned for a second run from 2015 to 2016. El Patron has also competed in Impact Wrestling Lucha Underground and in mixed martial arts on top of his work in AAA In recent news, Alberto El Patron has reportedly been re-signed by WWE. another incident will have Del Rio missing time in the ring He would hop the barricade and toss a chair into the stands which prompted another fan to hurl a chair at Del Rio Beer cups and other objects were tossed at him before he was escorted away it's believed that Del Rio was irate over fans throwing coins at him Throwing money into the ring after a match was once commonplace in lucha libre though its been phased out over the last few years The incident reportedly resulted in a woman being hit with a chair and being taken to a hospital with an injury as a result of it This led to the Tijuana wrestling commission which includes lucha legend and former WCW wrestler Damian 666 Del Rio is currently free and clear to wrestle in other states in Mexico He is expected to be on hand for AAA Rey de Reyes this weekend in Mexico City where he'll defend the Mega Championship against El Hijo del Vikingo Fire knocked down at Ojai Valley StarbucksA refrigerator caught fire inside a Starbucks along Highway 33 in the Mira Monte area Friday afternoon bringing Ventura County Fire Department personnel Crews arrived within minutes after the fire was reported around 3:45 p.m The highway is also called North Ventura Avenue along the stretch Everyone inside the shop got out before firefighters arrived The fire was contained to the refrigerator unit A 20-year-old Oxnard man was arrested Thursday night after a robbery at a smoke shop in El Rio Deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office which patrols the unincorporated area near Oxnard received a report of a robbery in progress in the 2800 block of East Vineyard Avenue used a box cutter to hold up a clerk and took off with merchandise Deputies initially found and arrested one of the suspects The Oxnard man was arrested on suspicion of felonies for second-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime as well as a misdemeanor for resisting a police officer He is being held on $60,000 bail and is set to appear in Ventura County Superior Court Tuesday He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and was also connected with an assault with a deadly weapon incident after the alleged smoke shop robbery either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Despite his lack of presence in the US wrestling scene remains a notable figure in Mexican wrestling a recent incident has resulted in a 180-day suspension for him in Tijuana The suspension stems from an event on March 14th where El Patrón wrestled El Hijo del Dr prompting him to enter the crowd and throw a chair Shocking scenes involving Alberto El Patron from this past Friday's AAA show.pic.twitter.com/9bQbPePQ9E This action triggered a further escalation, with another chair being thrown, which resulted in an elderly woman sustaining injuries and requiring hospitalization. The Tijuana Commission subsequently issued the suspension in the facilities of the honorable wrestling commission it was determined that in accordance with the established in the wrestling regulations for the city of Tijuana it was determined that the wrestling regulations for the city of Tijuana would be in effect on the 17th day of March More news: Jade Cargill Involved In Backstage Confrontation With WWE Star: Report "The professional wrestler Alberto Del Rio is suspended for 180 days in the city of Tijuana Baja California on the 17th day of the month of March 2025 for all the effects that may be applicable at the offices of the Honorable Wrestling Commission Patron has experienced a career marked by both significant achievements and serious controversies he faced accusations of kidnapping and assault from a former girlfriend the case was ultimately dismissed after the accuser recanted her statement and a key witness failed to appear in court 47 year old former WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio is still an active wrestler. He wrestles mostly in Mexico these days. pic.twitter.com/D1v6o8em27 which began in 2009 with his main roster debut in 2010 saw him become a multiple-time world champion and a Money in the Bank contract winner he was the first Mexico-born world champion in WWE history He also achieved a unique feat by winning the 40-man Royal Rumble match in 2011 and held the United States Championship twice His time in WWE was also punctuated by controversy including his 2014 firing following an incident involving a racist joke Dean Ambrose vs Kevin Owens vs Sami Zayn vs Chris Jericho vs Cesaro vs Alberto Del RioMoney In The Bank Ladder MatchMoney In The Bank 2016🎶 Never Going Back - Skillet 🎶 pic.twitter.com/y5sGxshBun Patron's time with WWE ended permanently a few years later For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all A shooting reported early Sunday in El Rio turned fatal Ventura County Sheriff's deputies responded shortly before 3 a.m to the 1000 block of Collins Street in the unincorporated community on the north side of Highway 101 A 23-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound sheriff's officials said in a news release Deputies provided aid until emergency medical personnel arrived The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he later died The victim's name was not immediately released He was believed to be from the El Rio area No arrests had been reported as of Sunday evening The sheriff's major crimes unit is investigating Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call Detective Nicole Grover at 805-797-7096 or Detective Christopher Vorzimer at 805-384-4731 Caroline Knapp rolls an old tire to her truck past a mounted target as volunteers gather near the wildcat shooting area in the Caja del Rio for a community cleanup to honor Earth Day in April Forest Service and Tesuque Pueblo have formed a co-stewardship agreement for the area 1 will preserve and maintain tribal access to sites across the Caja del Rio Plateau Email notifications are only sent once a day the Bureau of Land Management and Tesuque Pueblo have joined forces to “co-steward” culturally significant sites across the Caja del Rio Plateau is intended to ensure tribal access to sites in the Caja del Rio and to preserve places of import using traditional insights to help manage the land That incudes preventing illegal dumping and desecration of sacred sites Law enforcement officials with Santa Fe National Forest have been addressing illegal dumping on the plateau by cleaning up sites and removing abandoned vehicles national forest spokesperson Claudia Brookshire wrote in an email “We are pleased to work with BLM and the Forest Service on this historic co-stewardship agreement It will incorporate traditional ecological knowledge of Tesuque Pueblo into the federal government’s management responsibilities for this unique “It will strengthen our relationship with these two federal agencies and ultimately lead to improved protection of the culturally sensitive areas within the Caja del Río that are important to the Pueblo.” The area has been caught in a struggle over a proposed power line which some say is needed to serve the Los Alamos area and keep up operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory Two existing power lines are expected to be at capacity within three years 115,000-volt power line would cross parts of Santa Fe National Forest An environmental assessment for the plan published earlier this year said no route would completely avoid impacts — including noise pollution and visual disruptions — to cultural resources the Santa Fe National Forest issued a “finding of no significant impact” for the plan earlier this year Brookshire wrote that the new memorandum of understanding will not have an effect on the proposed power line “Both parties acknowledge [The Pueblo of Tesuque and the Santa Fe National Forest] that this collaborative model applies solely to projects initiated after the date of execution of the MOU,” Brookshire wrote county commissioners could request national monument status for the Caja del Rio The order will protect the 3,500 surface acres and 5,500 mineral acres of the Caja del Rio owned by the State Land Office Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning get a preview of The New Mexican's big Sunday stories and review highlights from the week Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online Stay up to date with news from the Capitol during the legislative session and follow New Mexico politics throughout the year A guide to outdoors opportunities and profiles on peoples' connections with places Keep up with what's going on in the local business scene Receive the latest episode of "Conversations Different" in your inbox every Tuesday.  Taking the temperature of New Mexico's environmental issues local prep sports and more every Wednesday Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Volunteers gather near the wildcat shooting area in the Caja Del Rio for a community cleanup in April to honor Earth Day all six of New Mexico's federal lawmakers called for declaring a Caja del Rio national monument whose letter cited threats from “Los Alamos National Laboratory desecration and irresponsible offroading.” county commissioners request national monument status for the Caja del Rio Santa Fe County commissioners are calling on outgoing President Joe Biden to designate about 100,000 acres of the Caja del Rio as a national monument amid concerns the plateau is not sufficiently protected citing threats from “Los Alamos National Laboratory The County Commission on Monday unanimously approved a letter that will be sent to several federal officials urging Biden to use the federal Antiquities Act to create the new national monument in Northern New Mexico a high-desert volcanic plateau near Santa Fe featuring grasslands and piñon-juniper and cactus forests “We must protect the ancient paradigm of living with the land — protection and reverence for tradition and the livelihood of its people,” County Commissioner Camilla Bustamante said “Now is the opportunity to preserve the Caja del Rio for future generations as part of our American landscape.” The letter indicates commissioners feel the proposed Caja del Rio National Monument would help protect and preserve a plateau many call ecologically and culturally significant Concerns about wear and tear on the plateau from recreation and illegal dumping have been mounting for some time “Planned development and mismanaged recreation have put the public lands within the Caja del Rio at risk It is time to make sure this extraordinary high desert ecosystem has the resources necessary to provide present and future generations the opportunity to experience this spectacular landscape,” the commission’s letter states Commissioners and many members of the public have sounded the alarm about Los Alamos National Laboratory’s plans to build a power line that would cut through 14 miles of the plateau to shore up the lab’s power supply Federal officials say the new line is needed because the two that now power the lab are becoming strained and will reach their capacity by 2027 Not everyone is in favor of the letter urging national monument status for the Caja del Rio a member of the La Cienega Valley Association board who said his family has lived in the area for centuries believes commissioners need to engage more with stakeholders before sending the letter to Biden and others “Instead of discussing our concerns and objections to this they are taking it straight to the president as a last-ditch effort to try to get him to sign something that hasn’t had a chance to be vetted by the community,” Romero said He also expressed concerns that monument status could increase the plateau’s popularity and disturb “our rural way of life.” The lawmakers joined calls to declare the Caja del Rio a national monument in the final days of the Biden administration