New Mexico Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) announced she will introduce a bill in the upcoming 2024 session that will outlaw necrophilia. While it may seem like a no-brainer to have a law already establishing necrophilia as being illegal on the books, in New Mexico, it isn’t. The state is one of few that doesn’t […]
Pat Davis
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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Santa Ana Golf Director Named PGA Golfer of the Year
Growing up, golf was not really on the horizon for Derek Gutierrez. But Gutierrez, 54, recently reached the apex of the local golf world after being named the Sun Country Professional Golf Association’s Golf Professional of the Year. Gutierrez is the director of golf operations at Santa Ana Golf Corporation. Making a career out of […]
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Community Briefs
Toddler Storytime Bring your tot in for story time at the Martha Liebert Public Library! Take this opportunity to hear stories, read out loud, enjoy snacks in-between, and then end with a craft for you to take home! Not a toddler but just want a story? No worries! All children are welcome and encouraged to […]
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Placitas Artist Series Welcomes Violinist David Felberg
The Placitas Artists Series presents David Felberg soloing on violin and viola d’amore for its January concert. Praised for his “fluid phrases, rich focused tone, rhythmic precision, and spot-on intonation,” violinist David Felberg, an Albuquerque native, is the co-founder and artistic director of Chatter ABQ. Felberg plays in, and conducts, many of the shows—often presenting 20th- and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County Pot Farms Ordered to Shut Down
Two Torrance County marijuana-growing operations have been ordered to shut down and the owners each fined $1 million in rulings announced on Jan. 2. The fines are the largest by far the Cannabis Control Division has issued to violators. “The illicit activity conducted at both of these farms undermines the good work that many cannabis […]
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County to Ask Legislature for $16.5M to Pave Rural Roads
The recent unveiling of the new fire station in Moriarty has Torrance County looking at ways to build something similar, particularly after hearing there is federal money available through Rep. Melanie Stansbury’s office for projects ready to hit the ground. While this is not exactly a legislative priority that the county commissioners have approved for […]
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Make No Mistake, Healthcare is Rationed
Whenever anyone talks about changing our healthcare system, the opposition warns of healthcare rationing. Here’s the thing. Healthcare already is rationed, in truly haphazard ways. I am among the most fortunate of Americans in that I am well-insured and quite knowledgeable about healthcare coverage from previous work experience. I consider myself to be a sophisticated […]
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Commission Sets 2024 Legislative Priorities
Matters relating to addressing mental and behavioral health made up four of the top five issues listed as legislative priorities for the 2024 session by the Sandoval County Commission in November of last year. While County Manager Wayne Johnson told commissioners the 16 priorities were listed in no particular order, Commissioner Jay Block said it […]
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Fire Station and Emergency Services on List of Bernalillo Legislative Priorities
New Mexico may be in the midst of an oil and gas boom that leaves the state flush with money heading into the upcoming legislative session. But, says Bernalillo Mayor Jack Torres, “That boom doesn’t come to us.” Not directly, anyway. The Town may benefit from where some of that money is invested, like public […]
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City Officers, Bonds on the March Ballot
The municipal election for the City of Rio Rancho will take place on Tuesday, March 5. The election will be held to elect three City Councilors to a four-year term: Councilor District 1, City Councilor District 4, and City Councilor District 6. Citywide, voters will also be asked to consider three General Obligation Bond questions […]