Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

A man tried to open an emergency exit on an American Airlines flight. Other passengers subdued him

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in New Mexico after a disruptive passenger allegedly tried to open an emergency exit door, authorities said. Albuquerque International Sunport officials said Flight 1219 to Chicago returned to the airport shortly after takeoff Tuesday afternoon “due to a disturbance in […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News

How did live ammunition get on Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ set? The armorer’s trial will focus on this

By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The scheduled trial this week of a movie weapons supervisor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin may hinge on an enduring mystery: How did live ammunition find its way onto the set of a film set where it was expressly prohibited? […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections, State Government #nmgov

Debbie O’Malley throws hat in the ring for state Senate

Former Bernalillo County Commissioner and Albuquerque City Councilor Debbie O’Malley has thrown her hat into the ring for State Senate District 13.  O’Malley has been in local government since 2003, serving on the Albuquerque City Council until 2012. She then ran for the North Valley seat on the Bernalillo County Commission where she served until […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Education

APS wants your input on how to spend its money

Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is building on its success of asking for community input as officials begin the process of building the district’s fiscal 2024-2025 budget.  APS board members say they are focused on improving student outcomes. “Part of that commitment means adopting an annual budget that will create the conditions for the […]

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APS gets a thumbs up for its financial audit

Albuquerque Public Schools financial statements are in order, according to the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor. State law requires that every state agency, including public schools, be audited once a year by an independent auditor or by representatives of the Office of the State Auditor. A financial audit is an independent evaluation of […]