By Andrea Vasquez The town of Estancia is planning another trip to Washington, D.C., for funding purposes. Mayor Nathan Dial confirmed that Estancia is considering a trip to the nation’s capitol to secure funding for one of the town’s new “big ticket item” project. The project will include a park, pond and pool, with a […]
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Could This be the Year 25% of New Mexicans Get the Right to Vote in Primaries?
One out of four New Mexico voters can’t vote in primary elections. Independent and minor party voters are not allowed to vote in major party primaries under current state law. During the 2024 presidential election, in exit polling, 34% of voters nationwide stated they were independents, compared with 32% stating they were Democrats and 34% […]
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Could This be the Year 25% of New Mexicans Get the Right to Vote in Primaries?
One out of four New Mexico voters can’t vote in primary elections. Independent and minor party voters are not allowed to vote in major party primaries under current state law. During the 2024 presidential election, in exit polling, 34% of voters nationwide stated they were independents, compared with 32% stating they were Democrats and 34% […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, State Government #nmgov
Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
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Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Bill Aims to Stop Libraries from Banning Books Based on Politics, Ideology
By Nicole Maxwell A bill aimed at protecting public libraries from politically charged book ban attempts is making its way through the Roundhouse. HB 27, the Librarian Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Cates, D-Rio Rancho, seeks to prohibit public libraries from getting state funding unless they adopt a policy prohibiting the removal of books […]
Posted inEstancia, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Bill Seeks Funding for Economic Development in the Lower Estancia Valley
By Hannah Grover State legislators are seeking funds for state officials to contract with an entity that can help promote economic development in the Lower Estancia Valley. SB 183 would provide $100,000 to the Economic Development Department to contract with an economic development organization in the region. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Liz Stefanics, […]
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Partnership eyes cottage development in International District
To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
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Partnership eyes cottage development in International District
To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
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Heinrich Takes a Prominent Position on Pushback Against Trump Actions
By Matthew Reichbach Note: This was written before Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. New Mexico’s delegation spent last week hammering Donald Trump over his attempt to freeze all federal founding grants. The misfire, which was blocked by federal judges and then rescinded by the White House, was the first of […]