Guns are back on the governor’s priority list this year. She and the sponsors of several defeated bills from last year hope for a better outcome, but the dynamics haven’t really changed.
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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How to pass a bill in the Legislature
The 56th Legislature, Second Session, opens this week. There have been media reports about proposals from the executive and legislative branches. Debates about the budget proposals and agency requests are already in progress in Legislative Finance Committee meetings. At the same time, interest groups such as gun safety groups, education advocates, environmental and economic development […]
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Man convicted in road rage death of two 14-year old girls
A jury convicted Roger Wilson of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of great bodily injury by vehicle (DWI), Unlawful taking of a Motor Vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident Friday afternoon, according to a notice from District Attorney Sam Bregman. Police at the time say Wilson was engaged in a road […]
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The Signpost: Jan. 12, 2024
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The Independent News: Jan. 11, 2024
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The Independent News: Jan. 11, 2024
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The Independent News: Jan. 11, 2024
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McIntosh Family Devastated by Christmas Fire
A fire that happened days after Christmas that left a McIntosh family homeless and destroyed most of its possessions is now serving as a reminder of how the local community comes together to help those in need. “The local VFW is amazing,” said Eryn Galli. “The local food bank, Bethel Storehouse has also been very […]
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Community Briefs
Help Plan Your Community Edgewood residents are encouraged to attend and offer input to help us update the Town’s Comprehensive Plan (a vision for Edgewood’s future). Community Meeting #1 is Tuesday, January 23 at 6PM at Edgewood Town Hall at 171-A NM 344. (You can also complete the Community Survey now through January 31, available […]
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Indian Arts Fest issues call for artists
Once the weather gets warmer, art festivals will be taking place all throughout the state of New Mexico and the Bernalillo Indian Arts Festival (BIAF) is set to kick off the festival season with a bang! The BIAF was started back in 2017, by artist Sara Chadwick. Chadwick owned Sara’s Southwest Connection, Inc., a fine […]