By Jacob Bogage — New tax cuts. Massive spending on border security. Cuts to social safety net programs. Pullbacks on investments to fight climate change. New limits on student loans. If it becomes law, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans’ massive bill will reshape much of the federal government – and the U.S. economy. GOP […]
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Posted inLocal Government, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo hires new fire boss
By Jesse Jones The Town of Bernalillo has a new lead firefighter. Adam “AJ” Bonnett was sworn in as fire chief at the May 12 town council meeting after receiving unanimous support from the Councilors and mayor. Bonnett steps into the role at a time of steady growth and momentum for the department. After a […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness
No baby box for Edgewood: Town faces challenges with staffing and facilities
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Edgewood will not proceed with its plans to install a Safe Haven Baby Box— a secure device that allows for the anonymous surrender of infants. Edgewood had been actively working to become part of the state’s Safe Haven for Infants Act initiative, which allows parents to legally and safely […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Motor vehicle thefts fall 27% in Rio Rancho in 2024
By Jesse Jones In Rio Rancho, car thefts and break-ins have dropped, likely due to police crackdowns. The City of Vision has seen an 11.4% decrease in property crime as a whole over the past two years. Motor vehicle thefts fell 27.5% and thefts from vehicles dropped 56.5%, according to the Rio Rancho Police Department’s […]
Posted inEdgewood
Church Street to temporarily close later this month
By Andrea Vasquez A temporary road closure is scheduled for Church Street starting May 20. Due to an EMW gas line installation, the town of Edgewood is offering alternate routes to drivers to adjust to the planned construction work. Officials announced that this closure will allow crews to perform maintenance and improvements along this roadway. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Moriarty Robotics team makes waves at World Championship after state victory
By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty High School’s newly formed NM-MESA robotics team has returned from the VEX V5 World Championship in Dallas after a remarkable debut season. The team started strong, winning the VEX V5 NM State Championship in early March, which earned them a spot at the World Championship held May 6-8. In Dallas, the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
New Mexico election report shows smooth operation, identifies areas for improvement
Staff report A nonpartisan election observation effort recently finalized a full report on findings gathered during early voting and on election day last year. The report by Observe New Mexico Elections (ONME) indicates a successful election on November 5, 2024, with votes counted, polls opening and closing on time, and equipment functioning properly. ONME, a […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
White House fires head of Copyright Office amid Library of Congress shakeup
(c) 2025 , The Washington Post · Kyle Melnick, Hannah Natanson, NATIONAL, POLITICS, May 11, 2025 — The White House fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office on Saturday, according to an email acting librarian of Congress Robert Newlen sent to his staff. Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights and director of the Copyright Office, was terminated […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
White House fires head of Copyright Office amid Library of Congress shakeup
(c) 2025 , The Washington Post · Kyle Melnick, Hannah Natanson, NATIONAL, POLITICS · May 11, 2025 — The White House fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office on Saturday, according to an email acting librarian of Congress Robert Newlen sent to his staff. Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights and director of the Copyright Office, was terminated by […]
Posted inWestside Albuquerque
Qatar plane gift could awaken Trump’s sleeping ‘corrupt’ problem
(c) 2025 , The Washington Post · Aaron Blake · NATIONAL, POLITICS · May 12, 2025 – It’s one of the most telling occasions in politics these days: when President Donald Trump does something so obviously problematic that even the Trump-friendly opinion hosts at Fox News feel compelled to press his team on it. Such was the case Monday amid reports […]