This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell Albuquerque’s U.S. representative along with the outgoing U.S. secretary of the interior — who’s rumored to be eyeing a run for […]
Andy Lyman
Andy Lyman is an editor at nm.news.
He oversees teams reporting on state and local government. Andy served in newsrooms at KUNM, NM Political Report, SF Reporter and The Paper. before joining nm.news in 2023.
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee releases $10.8B budget recommendation
By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee releases $10.8B budget recommendation
By Julia Goldberg and Austin Fisher New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday recommended $10.8 billion in spending for the 2025-2026 fiscal year from the state’s general fund, a 5.7% increase over 2025 planned spending. In a statement, Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), LFC chairman and chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said “fiscal restraint has been critical […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos
ABQ man arrested for threatening posts toward Trump, Musk, others
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell An Albuquerque man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly threatening President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others on social media. As first […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos
ABQ man arrested for threatening posts toward Trump, Musk, others
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell An Albuquerque man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly threatening President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others on social media. As first […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
On the Brink……
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion & Analysis
On the Brink……
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo commission pressing forward on treasurer’s deputy hire
Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. They’ll be discussing the issue again Tuesday, in a second closed session before their regular meeting. After a closed meeting Thursday, the board authorized County Attorney Ken Martinez to proceed with certain steps toward resolving the […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo commission pressing forward on treasurer’s deputy hire
Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. They’ll be discussing the issue again Tuesday, in a second closed session before their regular meeting. After a closed meeting Thursday, the board authorized County Attorney Ken Martinez to proceed with certain steps toward resolving the […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Carter honored at a Capitol where his agenda was ‘ground to a halt’
By Paul Kane · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Jimmy Carter might not have believed the words of praise coming from Democrats and Republicans under the Capitol dome this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) hailed Carter as “a man who modeled the virtues of service.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) praised the 39th […]
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