Dede Feldman is the author of Another Way Forward: Grassroots Solutions from New Mexico and a former state senator from the North Valley. During the past few years, in an effort to reduce crime, tackle drug abuse, and protect public health and safety, Albuquerque has shut down a number of troublesome motels throughout the city. […]
Patrick Davis
Posted inAlbuquerque, Reader-Supported
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Washington Post
Posted inEnvironment, Climate & Conservation, National News, Syndicated
Plastic may be warming the planet more than we thought
By Nicolás Rivers — Scientists have long known that making plastic warms the planet. But plastic may be heating the Earth even more than we realized, according to a report released Wednesday. The Plastics & Climate Project, a nonprofit research group that studies how plastic contributes to climate change, analyzed hundreds of published research papers […]
Posted inNational News, Syndicated
Proposed GOP cuts could jeopardize SNAP users, farmers and state budgets
By Mariana Alfaro, Daniel Wu — The federal government has fully paid for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program since it was created in 1939 as a way to fight food insecurity amid the Great Depression. But now, Republicans in Congress are looking into forcing states to pay for 5 to 25 percent of […]
Opinion
A good start or too little, too late?
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. He is a recovering politician having served eight years as an Albuquerque City Councilor and, in another life, served as a police officer and nonprofit organizer. Pat Davis – Crime is down in major categories in Albuquerque for the first part of the year, and the […]
Posted inCorrales, News
The Comment is expanding to deliver free to every household starting next month
From the publisher By Pat Davis, publisher The Corrales Comment is truly something special. More than 2,000 communities across America have lost their local newspaper in the past decade or so, but the Comment is bucking the trend because it is rooted in a community that knows how special it is and is fiercely protective […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Police Department bids farewell to Chief Jimenez
By Andrea Vasquez After two and half years of service, the Edgewood Police Department gave a last 10-7 to Chief Roger Jimenez. The announcement came during a gathering where an emotional speech was given through the Vehicle Intercom System. He was thanked for his invaluable service and was wished the best in the next chapter […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood father needs help caring for daughter with leukemia
By Andrea Vasquez Navigating receiving the news and caring for his child with a rare type of leukemia has not been easy for James “Buddy” Lawver, resident of Edgewood. In August 2024, Illiana Hope was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL), as well as the “Philadelphia Chromosome”, which makes her treatment-resistant. “The extreme treatment […]
Posted inEvents
Mountainair announces 2025 Pinto Bean Queen, inducts Hall of Excellence
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Mountainair announced this year’s Pinto Bean Queen on March 29, the 84th anniversary of the inaugural competition, with the crowning of Corina Ortiz. “The Town of Mountainair would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both Aurelleia Chavez and Corina Ortiz for running for Pinto Bean Queen. We […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Torrance County
Torrance County extends ICE contract despite abuse allegations
By Andrea Vasquez At its March 26 meeting, the Torrance County Commission unanimously passed a seven-month extension of its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house migrants at the Torrance County Detention Facility. The meeting featured many members of the public speaking about alleged abuse at the facility, which has been a […]