By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A police officer was found guilty Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station. Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford’s verdict in a jury trial is the latest outcome in cases […]
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New Mexico jury convicts police officer in fatal shooting of Black man at gas station
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A police officer was found guilty Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a 2022 confrontation at a New Mexico gas station. Las Cruces police Officer Brad Lunsford’s verdict in a jury trial is the latest outcome in cases […]
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Fed unions take lead in resistance to Trump’s presidential power grab
By Joe Davidson · The Washington Post (c) 2025 President Donald Trump overwhelmed federal workers with shock and fear immediately upon taking office with directives that shut long-standing government programs, closed offices without notice and stripped workplace protections for many. Now those feelings have turned to anger and activism – with federal employees leading actions over working […]
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Fed unions take lead in resistance to Trump’s presidential power grab
By Joe Davidson · The Washington Post (c) 2025 President Donald Trump overwhelmed federal workers with shock and fear immediately upon taking office with directives that shut long-standing government programs, closed offices without notice and stripped workplace protections for many. Now those feelings have turned to anger and activism – with federal employees leading actions over working […]
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Federal judge blocks Trump order on health care for transgender youth
By Jenna Portnoy, Salvador Rizzo · The Washington Post (c) 2025 A federal judge on Thursday blocked executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that target transgender people and their health care, giving temporary relief to LGBTQ individuals and their families, who braced for legal battles to continue. U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson, who was appointed in […]
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Federal judge blocks Trump order on health care for transgender youth
By Jenna Portnoy, Salvador Rizzo · The Washington Post (c) 2025 A federal judge on Thursday blocked executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that target transgender people and their health care, giving temporary relief to LGBTQ individuals and their families, who braced for legal battles to continue. U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson, who was appointed in […]
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School District, Police Respond to Shooting Threat Against Rio Rancho High School
By Sandoval Signpost Staff Rio Rancho Public Schools and the Rio Rancho Police Department both released statements regarding an audio recording of a former student making threats against Rio Rancho High School. “The RRHS administration was recently made aware of an audio recording of a former student making threats against our school,” RRPS said in […]
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Mountainair Announces 2025 Hall of Excellence Inductees and Pinto Bean Queen Competition
The Town of Mountainair is set to celebrate some of its most distinguished citizens and a beloved local tradition at the upcoming Mountainair Hall of Excellence event next month. Mayor Peter Nieto announced the 2025 Hall of Excellence inductees last week and the revival of the Pinto Bean Queen competition. This year’s Hall of Excellence […]
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Mountainair Announces 2025 Hall of Excellence Inductees and Pinto Bean Queen Competition
The Town of Mountainair is set to celebrate some of its most distinguished citizens and a beloved local tradition at the upcoming Mountainair Hall of Excellence event next month. Mayor Peter Nieto announced the 2025 Hall of Excellence inductees last week and the revival of the Pinto Bean Queen competition. This year’s Hall of Excellence […]
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Medical Psilocybin bill shown unanimous support
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 Daniel Montaño, KUNM New Mexico could […]