Staff report ABQ RIDE is bringing back its Summer Resource Fairs to the Alvarado Transportation Center for the second straight year. These events aim to provide the public with “info […]
Communities
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Former Albuquerque mayoral candidate announces run against Vasquez for congressional seat
By Kevin Hendricks A familiar name in Albuquerque politics is back on the scene after announcing his campaign to run for New Mexico’s second congressional district in 2026. After a […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho sees decline in violent crime, despite surge in homicides
By Jesse Jones Violent crime in Rio Rancho is shifting — while homicides have risen, aggravated assaults and reported rape cases have dropped. New crime data from the Rio Rancho […]
Opinion
A good start or too little, too late?
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. He is a recovering politician having served eight years as an Albuquerque City Councilor and, in another life, served as a […]
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Keller, White lead in qualifying for mayoral public financing
Staff report — Three weeks into a nine week period to secure more than $750,000 in public campaign dollars, incumbent Mayor Tim Keller and former Sheriff Darren White have taken […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho
Falling Crime, Rising Population
By Jesse Jones Crime in Rio Rancho has dropped by just over 16% over the past two years, even as one of the state’s fastest-growing municipal populations continues to grow. […]
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Produced water discharge plan faces opposition from legislators
Staff report More than two dozen New Mexico State legislators delivered a letter to the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) urging it to reconsider its plan to authorize pilot treatment […]
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico Statewide News
Infant diagnosed with measles in Curry County
Staff report The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday confirmed the first measles case in Curry County, an infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to […]
Posted inGovernment, New Mexico Statewide News
Real ID law implementation sparks concerns, New Mexico Group advocates for immigrant rights
Staff report As the federal Real ID Act went into effect this week, concerns regarding privacy, discrimination and confusion have surfaced, particularly within immigrant communities, according to a press release […]
Posted inEnvironment, Climate & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News
Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative reflects on recent wildfires, plan for the future
By Hannah Grover Les Montoya, general manager of the Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, reflected on the utility’s experience during the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire of 2022 and discussed wildfire preparedness […]