This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Megan Kamerick, KUNM On March 26, […]
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NMPBS general manager outlines threats to public media ahead of Congressional hearing
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Megan Kamerick, KUNM On March 26, […]
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City to host ‘Defend ABQ Town Hall’
By Matthew Reichbach The City of Albuquerque will hold a “Defend ABQ Town Hall” with city leaders including Mayor Tim Keller this Sunday. The town hall will include a discussion on how the City of Albuquerque is dealing with funding cuts, job cuts and other actions by the Donald Trump administration. Albuquerque has a large […]
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City to host ‘Defend ABQ Town Hall’
By Matthew Reichbach The City of Albuquerque will hold a “Defend ABQ Town Hall” with city leaders including Mayor Tim Keller this Sunday. The town hall will include a discussion on how the City of Albuquerque is dealing with funding cuts, job cuts and other actions by the Donald Trump administration. Albuquerque has a large […]
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Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
This post was originally published on this site<img width="1024" height="820" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-1024×820-1.jpeg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="Solomon Pena when he was arrested by APD in January of 2023. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk Abq" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-1024×820-1.jpeg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-300×240.jpeg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-768×615.jpeg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-1536×1229.jpeg 1536w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-2048×1639.jpeg 2048w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-1200×960.jpeg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-1568×1255.jpeg 1568w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-2000×1601.jpeg 2000w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Rer_solomonpena-scaled-1-400×320.jpeg 400w" sizes="(max-width: […]
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Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]
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Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes
By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]
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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]
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Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements
By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]
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Daniel Chavez enters ABQ mayoral race
The field of candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Albuquerque continues to swell. The latest entrant, according to reports, is Daniel Chavez, the president of a parking lot company in Albuquerque. City records show that as of Wednesday afternoon Chavez has not yet filed the paperwork to to run. Chavez, the president of […]