The City of Rio Rancho recognized Veterans Day on Nov. 11 with a parade on Southern Blvd. and special ceremony. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and City Councilor Bob Tyler walked the parade route waving, shaking hands and handing out miniature American flags to the large crowd that lined Southern Blvd. State Rep. Kathleen Cates […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Raised to Serve: A Veteran’s Journey from Rural New Mexico to Military Service
By Judy A. Tachias Growing up today in a small rural county mirrors the same values and traditions that long shaped the Estancia Valley in New Mexico. Children are raised with a deep respect for the land, working farms that were passed down through generations. They gather to celebrate milestones in their lives. Children grow […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Rio Rancho police release new information on shooting that killed teenager
A shooting in Rio Rancho Oct. 30 left a 15-year-old fatally injured, according to the teen’s family and the Rio Rancho Police Department. RRPD released more information Nov. 7 about Adrian Maestas Jr., a student and football player at Rio Rancho High School, who died two days after being shot in the head. RRPD said […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Analysis: 30 of 33 NM counties became more “Trumpy” since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ and The Independent News.You can submit your own: editor@edgewood.news Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Analysis: 30 of 33 counties got more “Trumpy”
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ and the Sandoval Signpost. This post originally appeared in the nonprofit City Desk ABQ news outlet.You can submit your own: editor@sandovalsignpost.com Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a […]
Posted inUncategorized
The more things change, the more they stay the same
A divided country offered a huge surprise in national elections, delivering the White House, the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives to Donald Trump and the Republicans. A gerrymandered New Mexico delivered all three Congressional seats and one Senate seat to the Democrats, where just over two-fifths of voters are registered with that party. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Pueblos
Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
Posted inUncategorized
Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
Posted inUncategorized
Heinrich beats Domenici by 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
Posted inUncategorized
Stansbury, Leger Fernández reelected to House
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She beat Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. “Tonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]