Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Jemez Pueblo Awarded $5.7M Federal Digital Equity Grant

By Sandoval Signpost Staff The Pueblo of Jemez is getting $5.7 million in federal funding as part of the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.  The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the funds as part of $1.25 billion awarded nationally through the program. According to a press release, the funding from the program is […]

Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque

State Rep. Cullen Focused on Education, Tax Reform and Healthcare in Sandoval County

Editorโ€™s note: This is a series profiling our local state legislators, their priorities and issues impacting our Sandoval County throughout the 60-day Legislative Session. Read more online. By Jesse Jones State Rep. Catherine Cullen, a freshman Republican legislator from Rio Rancho, narrowly won the vacant District 57 seat, defeating Democrat Michelle Sandoval by 133 votes. […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

ICE Confrontation in Ruidoso Rattles Mescalero Apache Tribe

By Nicole Maxwell Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents questioned a Mescalero Apache tribal member Wednesday and asked for a passport, according to Mescalero Apache President Thora Walsh-Padilla.  Walsh-Padilla said in a statement that the incident was verified Thursday afternoon. โ€œWhile this is the only incident we have been able to verify, Tribal leadership is actively working […]

Posted inNew Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Heinrich Says Heโ€™s Staying Put in the Senate, Decided Against Run for Governor

By Nicole Maxwell U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday morning that he decided against running for governor of New Mexico, opting to remain in the U.S. Senate. Heinrich was considering a run for governor after the Nov. 5 general election last year, when he won his third term in the Senate. โ€œAfter careful consideration and […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Pueblos

Keller: We wonโ€™t turn our local police into immigration agents

Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s administration says Albuquerque will continue to be an โ€œimmigrant friendly cityโ€ in response to new federal policies put in place by President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on immigration offenses.  โ€œWe wonโ€™t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color,โ€ Keller said […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government, Pueblos

Keller: We wonโ€™t turn our local police into immigration agents

Mayor Tim Kellerโ€™s administration says Albuquerque will continue to be an โ€œimmigrant friendly cityโ€ in response to new federal policies put in place by President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on immigration offenses.  โ€œWe wonโ€™t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color,โ€ Keller said […]

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APS will not comply with Trump immigration efforts

In light of new federal policies that could lead to immigration raids at schools, Albuquerque Public Schools is trying to reassure studentsโ€™ families that the district remains focused on caring for students in its charge. โ€œRecent pronouncements on the national stage have prompted many pertinent questions about how Albuquerque Public Schools handles immigration-related issues,โ€ states […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos

APS will not comply with Trump immigration efforts

In light of new federal policies that could lead to immigration raids at schools, Albuquerque Public Schools is trying to reassure studentsโ€™ families that the district remains focused on caring for students in its charge. โ€œRecent pronouncements on the national stage have prompted many pertinent questions about how Albuquerque Public Schools handles immigration-related issues,โ€ states […]