By Austin Fisher, Source NM – Advocates are asking New Mexico lawmakers to ensure the state always takes the opportunity for federal help to cover the cost of outreach and support for people applying for public food benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – called SNAP – isn’t the only solution to food insecurity, but […]
Patrick Davis
Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County
Opinion: Competency vs. Incompetency
Barbara Romo is district attorney for the 13th Judicial District, which includes Valencia, Sandoval and Cibola counties. The recent special legislative session was of particular interest to me and my office for its purported emphasis on public safety issues. Since the session only lasted five hours, however, in the end there was not much to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections
RFK Jr. Drops out of Presidential Race but Will Remain on New Mexico’s Ballot. Here’s Why.
Robert Kennedy Jr. will remain on the New Mexico ballot for the Nov. 5 general election, despite suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump last week. “RFK did not submit withdrawal paperwork to our office by yesterday’s deadline so his name will appear as a presidential candidate on the NM General Election ballot,” Alex […]
Posted inUncategorized
Kroger and Albertsons Merger Could Close New Mexico Stores, If Court Approves
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed. The two companies proposed what would be the largest […]
Posted inPlacitas
Plant Aficionados Flock to Placitas for the Annual Garden Tour
The 8th Annual Placitas Garden Tour will welcome visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, showcasing some of the community’s finest gardens. This year’s theme, “Seeding for Sustainability,” highlights Placitas’ eco-friendly gardens, with the tour featuring seven gardens that blend sustainable practices with local artistry. “We try to be protective of our […]
Posted inSandoval County
Hospital employees rally for raise outside Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Unionized health care workers rallied outside the University of New Mexico’s Sandoval Regional Medical Center Monday afternoon because unlike other employees, they did not receive a raise earlier this month. “We’re here today to make it crystal clear that we want the 3% raise. We have a proposal behind me — which we have afforded […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Felon Wanted in Santa Fe Best Buy Homicide Had Edgewood Connections
“To Law Enforcement this needs to be very clear. My wife had absolutely no clue as to what I planned or am about to do. These were my decisions, and I hid them from her signed this day 8-1-24 10:55am Zachary Babitz.” Those were the words federal officials found on a note alongside Zachary Babitz’s […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Felon Wanted in Santa Fe Best Buy Homicide Had Edgewood Connections
“To Law Enforcement this needs to be very clear. My wife had absolutely no clue as to what I planned or am about to do. These were my decisions, and I hid them from her signed this day 8-1-24 10:55am Zachary Babitz.” Those were the words federal officials found on a note alongside Zachary Babitz’s […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections
Poll: Domenici Trails Heinrich, But Undecideds Could Still Sway Senate Outcome
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, a Democrat, enjoys a comfortable but not winning margin over Republican Nella Domenici in the closely watched race for Senate, a new poll found. Polling by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, a polling and political strategy firm that conducts weekly tracking polls in the most contested states, surveyed 573 New Mexicans […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State Police Officer OK After Suspect Fires ‘At Least 50 Times’ During Traffic Stop
A New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer is lucky to be alive after the driver of a vehicle he stopped for speeding exited the vehicle and fired “at least 50” rounds from an AR-15 style assault rifle at the officer and his vehicle on Monday, authorities say. According to NMSP, an officer on patrol in […]