U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has issued a warning about the potential sale of public lands in New Mexico if the Republican reconciliation package becomes law. According to Heinrich, the bill mandates the sale of two to three million acres of public land nationwide, including […]
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U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law
U.S. Senators responsible for reviewing the impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” say Medicaid cuts in the House proposal and further cuts proposed this week by Senate Republican leaders could force over 300 rural hospitals, including 15 in New Mexico, to close. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the leading Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, and […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government
City Council approves deal to keep Isotopes in current home until 2039
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home and now, they won’t have to. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes are staying in “The Lab” through 203 after Albuquerque’s City Council quietly and unanimously approved a deal Monday night. The council approved the Isotopes’ new […]
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What is closed for Juneteenth?
By Abby McDonald Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. It became a federal holiday in 2021. The Albuquerque City Council voted unanimously in 2015 to declare Juneteenth, an annual holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the end […]
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Rio Rancho seeks locals for “express” one-week citizen police academy
Summer camps aren’t just for kids. The Rio Rancho Police Department’s citizen police academy is normally held one night a week for eleven weeks, but next week the department is bundling the program into a weeklong summer academy for adults. Participants will learn about department operations including K9, SWAT, investigation, crisis intervention and crime scene […]
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City Council to vote on Isotopes staying in current home ballpark until 2039
By Abby McDonald The Albuquerque Isotopes don’t want to look for a new home. Fresh off a sale to a new owner, the ‘Topes are asking Albuquerque’s City Council to approve a deal to keep them in “The Lab” through 2039. The council will vote on the Isotopes new lease agreement at the city council […]
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Photos: Thousands of New Mexicans turn out in cities big and small for ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 20 New Mexico communities large and small hosted “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s policies on Saturday. Here’s a look at the events from our nm.news teams on the scene and public postings on social media. Want to share your photos? Send them to news@newmexico.news Albuquerque Santa Fe Las Cruces Taos Carlsbad […]
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Placitas Community Library announces 2025 Summer Reading Program
The Placitas Community Library is inviting children ages Pre-K through 11 and their families to participate in its 2025 In-Person Summer Reading Program. The program, themed “Color Our World: All About Art and Artists,” will be held on Saturdays from 1-3 PM. The summer reading program will feature various art-related activities. Scheduled events include a […]
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ABQ to celebrate Juneteenth early
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is celebrating Juneteenth early and she wants you to attend. From the organizer: Join NM Juneteenth, the Black Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico, Albuquerque District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers and the City of Albuquerque for this year’s celebration of Resilience, Freedom and Unity! This year’s headliner, Billboard […]
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More than 20 “No Kings” protests planned across New Mexico Saturday
More than 20 New Mexico villages, towns and cities are preparing to take part in a national day of protest this Saturday against President Donald Trump’s policies. If you participate, share your pictures with us by emailing them to news@newmexico.news. NO KINGS: Albuquerque, New Mexico Outside of Albuquerque NO KINGS: Alamogordo, New Mexico NO KINGS: […]