Due to extreme weather conditions such as a combination of high winds, low humidity and elevated temperatures that can increase wildfire risk, residents of New Mexico are urged to take precautionary measures. Local experts recommend avoiding outdoor burning and checking for ignited fires that could spread quickly. You should also remain in the lower levels […]
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After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains
by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]
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After CDC pick is abruptly yanked, worry over U.S. measles messaging remains
by Rachel Roubein, Lauren Weber, Lena H. Sun, Fenit Nirappil (c) 2025 , The Washington Post Sitting inside a Steak ’n Shake in Florida this month, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed the measles shot causes “deaths every year” and touted the “lifetime protection against measles” after an infection. Though Kennedy, the founder of a prominent […]
Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Pueblos
Campaign finance reform is “dead” says sponsor
<img width="1024" height="850" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-1024×850-1.png 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-300×249.webp 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-768×637.webp 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7-400×332.webp 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661548" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/campaign-finance-reform-is-dead-says-sponsor/screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7.webp" data-orig-size="1170,971" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Screenshot-2025-03-14-at-7" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, listens […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
Op-ed: A bipartisan solution to put more police on the streets
Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we see gridlock everywhere, preventing proven policies that can help our cities and towns thrive. That’s why, in New Mexico, it’s so important that we work together in a bipartisan fashion to get real work done […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Celebrating 150 years of Casa San Ysidro: A landmark of New Mexico’s heritage
Staff report The Albuquerque Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Casa San Ysidro: The Gutiérrez/Minge House in Corrales with a series of special events throughout 2025. Casa San Ysidro, a satellite of the Albuquerque Museum, preserves a collection of New Mexican art, furnishings and historic artifacts. Built around 1875, the house was named for […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: The Importance of Prescribed Burning in New Mexico
Fall in New Mexico means the Balloon Fiesta, roasting green chile and prescribed burns. Many prescribed burning operations by various land management agencies and private landowners are set for this month, including several that will impact the East Mountains. During the prescribed burns, the public can expect increased visibility of smoke in certain areas. According […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]