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National and New Mexico headlines leading the news.
New Mexico.
Heinrich hears from advocates on New Mexico’s biggest challenges for kids
The discussion focused on where the state has made progress for children and where advocates say more work is needed
NM Political Report
Jobs, Workers & Economy
New Mexico cattle growers say Trump’s always changing beef policies are “troubling” and send “wrong signal at the wrong time”
Trump says his order will import beef “sold at a discounted price,” which worries local ranchers
Commentary & Analysis.
Roswell Daily Record
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Roswell residents deserve the truth about our new surveillance system
Letter to the Editor by Sarah McArthur, Roswell
Commentary: Not every loss from the Hermit’s Peak Fire fits on a receipt
Commentary by Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber and former New Mexico State Auditor
The Haaland-Hull debate over debates is dumb. Here’s how to do it better.
Let’s force candidates to answer tough questions
ABQ & BernCo.
City Desk ABQ
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County approves emergency powers to fight fentanyl crisis
The resolution gives the county manager emergency powers to coordinate resources as officials seek more help responding to overdoses and addiction
City Desk ABQ
Local Government
North Valley mosque appeal fails; traffic questions remain
Bernalillo County commissioners upheld approval for the Albuquerque Islamic Center, but traffic studies and road improvements are still required before building permits can be issued
Bernalillo County plans expanded fentanyl response as commissioners weigh emergency declaration
The plan includes expanded street medicine and addiction treatment, real-time overdose tracking and a new sheriff’s operation targeting drug traffickers
The Paper.
KUNM celebrate 60 years of community-centric radio
Longtime DJs, news reporters and hosts recall six decades of audience interaction as music-filled birthday party tunes up.
Santa Fe.
Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, died from hantavirus, autopsy confirms
Arakawa tested negative for COVID-19 and the flu and showed no signs of trauma, the autopsy report said. Her carbon monoxide levels were within normal range, and she tested positive for caffeine and negative for alcohol and intoxicating drugs.
Sandoval County.
Meth, fentanyl found on Sandoval County absentee ballots; clerk says no workers exposed
By Kevin Hendricks, The Paper. — Sandoval County election workers found methamphetamine and fentanyl on multiple absentee ballots Friday morning. County officials say no one was exposed, and every affected vote will still count. Initial tests flagged the drugs in election mail at the county’s Bureau of Elections warehouse, County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero reported. Local,…
The Paper. Rio Rancho
Courts & Justice
Cyberattack freezes Bernalillo’s online services, but the water stays on
East Mountains.
State offers free water testing for Tijeras residents
Testing follows findings of PFAS in local water systems
East Mountain voters have lots of contested races on primary ballots
Primaries feature challenges to established incumbents in local offices
Edgewood & Estancia Valley.
Edgewood appoints former APD commander to fill commission vacancy
Doug West, retired police commander and Planning and Zoning vice chair, takes open District 5 seat
Route 66 Independent
Community News
Cold front setting up another cold, windy weekend east of Albuquerque
First fr
Should Edgewood raise taxes to subsidize business growth?
Commissioners ask town’s Economic Development Advisory Board to review proposal
Campaign to disincorporate Edgewood gains momentum after chaotic commission meeting
Group has until August to gather enough signatures to force a vote
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