By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alcon’s resignation is “effective immediately to focus on his health,” according to a news release published from New Mexico House Democrats. In a brief telephone interview Monday, Alcon said he was placed […]
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New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issues
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alcon’s resignation is “effective immediately to focus on his health,” according to a news release published from New Mexico House Democrats. In a brief telephone interview Monday, Alcon said he was placed […]
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Edgewood Moves Forward with 3-2 Decision: Controversial Subdivision Approved
After four hours of deliberation, Edgewood’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request for a plat (minor) subdivision of two properties on Nov. 21. With a final decision of 3-2 in favor, the Planning and Zoning Commission advised the public that affected parties have the right to appeal the decision within 15 calendar days. Members […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump’s federal workforce plans
By Joe Davidson · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Donald Trump will enter his second presidential term in January eager and ready to slashthefederal workforce. The potential consequences are massive. He will occupy the White House with the benefit of experience and, importantly, executive orders from his first stay at the ready for implementation. This time, […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Labor unions prepare for battle against Trump’s federal workforce plans
By Joe Davidson · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Donald Trump will enter his second presidential term in January eager and ready to slashthefederal workforce. The potential consequences are massive. He will occupy the White House with the benefit of experience and, importantly, executive orders from his first stay at the ready for implementation. This time, […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Biden’s team pushes to get money out the door in final weeks
By Yasmeen Abutaleb · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Late on the afternoon of Nov. 13, about a week after Democrats were devastated by Vice President Kamala Harris’s election loss, President Joe Biden got on a phone callwith about 2,000 appointees across the federal government, hoping to ensure that the final weeks of his presidency did not […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Biden’s team pushes to get money out the door in final weeks
By Yasmeen Abutaleb · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Late on the afternoon of Nov. 13, about a week after Democrats were devastated by Vice President Kamala Harris’s election loss, President Joe Biden got on a phone callwith about 2,000 appointees across the federal government, hoping to ensure that the final weeks of his presidency did not […]