Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]
Rodd Cayton
Rodd Cayton covers local news at nm.news.
He previously covered local government for Gallup Indepdendent. and other publications across the Southwest.
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Snow freezes the county, delays city
The season’s first substantial snowfall has slowed or stopped operations of some local offices and organizations, and led to more than 100 motor-vehicle accidents on city streets and loss of electricity for thousands of local customers. Mayor Tim Keller, speaking at a news conference regarding the City of Albuquerque’s response to the storm, said road […]
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Snow freezes the county, delays city
The season’s first substantial snowfall has slowed or stopped operations of some local offices and organizations, and led to more than 100 motor-vehicle accidents on city streets and loss of electricity for thousands of local customers. Mayor Tim Keller, speaking at a news conference regarding the City of Albuquerque’s response to the storm, said road […]
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Marble Brewery set for new ownership, details unclear
Marble Brewery has announced it found a buyer. Scant details were available Wednesday afternoon, but owners of the establishment posted on social media they have entered a purchase agreement with a potential new and local owner. “We expect to have the purchase completed by the end of the year, and all brewing and taproom operations […]
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Marble Brewery set for new ownership, details unclear
Marble Brewery has announced it found a buyer. Scant details were available Wednesday afternoon, but owners of the establishment posted on social media they have entered a purchase agreement with a potential new and local owner. “We expect to have the purchase completed by the end of the year, and all brewing and taproom operations […]
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Reminder: Snow days are a thing of the past
With the National Weather Service predicting snow for Thursday — and possibly Wednesday and Friday as well — Albuquerque Public Schools is reminding families that class is still in session when the weather’s nasty. The district in 2023-24 replaced snow days with “asynchronous learning days,” and that policy continues this school year. That means that […]
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Reminder: Snow days are a thing of the past
With the National Weather Service predicting snow for Thursday — and possibly Wednesday and Friday as well — Albuquerque Public Schools is reminding families that class is still in session when the weather’s nasty. The district in 2023-24 replaced snow days with “asynchronous learning days,” and that policy continues this school year. That means that […]
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Vasquez-Herrell race still too close to call
Yvette Herrell’s fourth try at representing New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district still looked like a nail-biter as of late Tuesday night. The Republican trailed Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez by 4 percentage points — 52% to 48% — Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office Redistricting after the 2020 census […]
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Vasquez-Herrell race still too close to call
Yvette Herrell’s fourth try at representing New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district still looked like a nail-biter as of late Tuesday night. The Republican trailed Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez by 4 percentage points — 52% to 48% — Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office Redistricting after the 2020 census […]
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Stansbury reelected to represent CD1
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She led 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 […]