By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico’s top election official has reversed course and says she will not pursue criminal charges over online threats toward her around this month’s election. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, told reporters on Nov. 12 that she was preparing to file a police report tied to harassment she faced […]
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New Mexico secretary of state’s office says she will not file police report over harassment
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico’s top election official has reversed course and says she will not pursue criminal charges over online threats toward her around this month’s election. Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat, told reporters on Nov. 12 that she was preparing to file a police report tied to harassment she faced […]
New Mexico election results are official: 1 House recount, plus a huge jump in provisional ballots
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The results of the 2024 general elections are now official, after a board made up of the New Mexico governor, secretary of state and chief Supreme Court justice signed off on the results Tuesday . The trio met for what’s called the State Canvassing Board, certifying results for races up and down […]
New Mexico election results are official: 1 House recount, plus a huge jump in provisional ballots
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM The results of the 2024 general elections are now official, after a board made up of the New Mexico governor, secretary of state and chief Supreme Court justice signed off on the results Tuesday . The trio met for what’s called the State Canvassing Board, certifying results for races up and down […]
Lawmakers to try again to reform New Mexico’s Game and Fish Department
By Bryce Dix, KUNM New Mexico lawmakers will once again take a stab at reforming the Game and Fish Department. A package of bills will look to drastically change how the department is funded and regulated in the upcoming 60-day session in January. Famous for its big game such as elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep, […]
Lawmakers to try again to reform New Mexico’s Game and Fish Department
By Bryce Dix, KUNM New Mexico lawmakers will once again take a stab at reforming the Game and Fish Department. A package of bills will look to drastically change how the department is funded and regulated in the upcoming 60-day session in January. Famous for its big game such as elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep, […]
Reclamation, Recreation and Restoration
The Eastern Sandoval Citizens Association (ESCA) heard updates on Vulcan Materials’ mine reclamation, the Buffalo Tract recreation area and the Forest Service’s North Sandia fuels reduction project at its annual meeting Nov. 17, all aimed at addressing key environmental and infrastructure priorities for Placitas. Vulcan Materials’ dust control efforts was one key topic presented at […]
Bernalillo Council Rundown
The Bernalillo Fire and Rescue Department will receive $2.5 million in funding from various sources, as the Town Council approves budget adjustments for public safety and community programs accompanied by resolutions backing state policy changes and infrastructure development. The meeting focused on approving budget adjustments and resolutions, including $2 million for two fire department projects […]
Gateway Center’s medical sobering unit to open next month
Treatment, resources and a foothold toward sobriety: Those are the features expected to be on offer at the Gibson Gateway Center’s new medical sobering unit set to open in mid-December. The project is one that officials have long said will help fill an urgent need for those in the city experiencing homelessness who also need […]
Gateway Center’s medical sobering unit to open next month
Treatment, resources and a foothold toward sobriety: Those are the features expected to be on offer at the Gibson Gateway Center’s new medical sobering unit set to open in mid-December. The project is one that officials have long said will help fill an urgent need for those in the city experiencing homelessness who also need […]