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 New Mexico. By Susan Dunlap Food insecurity is on the rise as state benefits have decreased and the future of federal benefits have an uncertain […]
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Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Man Arrested for Suspected DUI After Flipping Car Near Cline’s Corners
A man is accused of aggravated DUI after flipping his vehicle multiple times on I-40 in Torrance County. According to a criminal complaint, Torrance County Sheriff’s deputies received several calls June 10 about a vehicle failing to maintain lanes on eastbound I-40. The reporting deputy said that while attempting to stop a gray vehicle driving […]
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Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies
By Anita Snow Extreme heat spread across Arizona, New Mexico and parts of Texas, Colorado and Kansas as severe weather swept across many parts of the U.S. on Sunday. There was unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest, snow headed to the northern Rocky Mountains and heavy rainfall forecast from the northern Plains to the Upper Midwest. The […]
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Meet the Top Three Bernalillo County Manager Candidates
The East Mountain communities will have a chance to hear from each of the three county manager finalists during a special public administrative meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at Alvarado Square. A virtual meeting option is available for those who wish to make public comment. The top […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Lawsuit: Estancia Officer With Troubling Record ‘Forced’ Man Through Barbed Wire Fence with Police Vehicle
A Torrance County man is suing the Town of Estancia and former Estancia Police Officer Milton Torrez, alleging he was severely injured by Torrez’s police vehicle when he was “forced” through a barbed wire fence and thrown 30 feet into the air. The lawsuit states that on March 23, 2022, Torrez was investigating a potential […]
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Another Non Event High-Profile Felony Conviction
The President’s son, Hunter Biden, was convicted this week on three federal charges stemming from a 2018 handgun purchase where he was found to have lied on his application to purchase the firearm. Pretty much what we learned from the trial and speedy verdict is that Hunter Biden is a mess. There was very little […]
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The Signpost: June 13, 2024
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Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Sees Big Economic Growth
The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) released its quarterly report for the state’s 33 counties this week, highlighting significant growth in Sandoval County. The data for the report is based on matched taxable gross receipts (MTGR). The good news for Sandoval County? The county’s gross receipts tax increased by $42.2 million from the first […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
River Rescue Team Patrols Rio Grande
With the weather warming and heavy rains falling, the Rio Grande is a popular destination for swimmers, kayakers and boaters. The Rio Grande Basin Heavy Technical Rescue Team is conducting weekend patrols on the Rio Grande between Algodones, Bernalillo and down to Alameda Boulevard. The patrols allow for quick response for water rescues, especially after […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
One in 10 Democratic Primary Voters in NM Chose ‘Uncommitted’ Instead of Joe Biden
After nearly 13,000 people voted “Uncommitted” in New Mexico’s Democratic primary election, campaign organizers expressed gratitude for being able to feel empowered and in community with each other eight months into Israel’s war on Gaza. As a protest vote to convince President Joe Biden to stop supporting the war, as many as 12,852 registered Democrats […]