Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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Norma Stephens
On October 9, we said a tender farewell to Norma “Jean” Stephens, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Fondly known as Jean, Mom, and Mamagran, she passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
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Las Placitas Association Monthly Report
This report is a monthly submission by the Las Placitas Association about community news and views. Pipeline Danger: The current pipeline replacement activity in Placitas is a visible reminder that there are five commercial pipelines running Placitas—some 60 years old. While the current work is a public nuisance, it’s others that present the most danger. […]
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Treasurer’s food drive returns to help Sandoval County residents this Thanksgiving
Once again, the Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is sponsoring its Thanksgiving Food Drive this year. Partnering with the Nacimiento Community Foundation, which operates The Checkerboard Food Pantry in Cuba, the fourth annual food drive led by Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer Taylor will collect items now through Nov. 13 for Sandoval County residents who need a […]
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Opinion: It’s time to forget party lines and focus on helping New Mexicans
Submitted by Jay Block, Sandoval County Commission and candidate for NM Senate District 12 The people of New Mexico have suffered too long, due to failed policies that have delivered the worst education system, worst child well-being, and highest violent crime rate in the country. That should be enough. But we are also one of […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News
Santa Ana Pueblo debuts new Public Safety and Judicial Complex
The Pueblo of Santa Ana’s new Public Safety and Judicial Complex, which was nearly a decade in the making, opened for business Friday morning. The 20,000-square-foot, $15.5 million facility, located at 11 West Prairie Star Road near the intersection of U.S. highways 550 and 528 on the Santa Ana Pueblo, will house the Santa Ana […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
Four New Mexico newspapers receive $100,000 national grants
Press Forward, a national group aiming to strengthen communities by reinvigorating local news, announced Wednesday that 205 newsrooms across the country were awarded a total of $20 million in grants to “close persistent coverage gaps in their communities.” The Sandoval Signpost and The Independent News — two of just four media outlets in New Mexico […]
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Letter to the Editor: How Emerge is Transforming Leadership in New Mexico
Submitted by Estela Hernandez, Emerge Graduate and Executive Director, Emerge NM and Reena Szczepanski, Emerge Graduate and former Executive Director, Emerge NM Women’s leadership is critical to helping communities across New Mexico meet the challenges that we currently face, and the voters of New Mexico vote “yes” for women leaders time and time again across […]
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Voters to weigh $11M in park bonds
Two East Mountains projects figure prominently in an $11.7 million parks and recreation bond package going before Bernalillo County voters this fall. The biggest chunk of money for the area is improvements to the Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. Parts of the center date back to the 1970s, said Kathy Korte, the county’s chief […]
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County Commissioner Olivas responds to triple homicide
A horrific scene unfolded at a home in Tijeras over the weekend as the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office says a 24-year-old man killed his father, mother and sister on Oct. 13. BCSO Sheriff John Allen said Adlai Mestre confessed to killing his family after three people were found dead in a ravine near the home. […]