To ensure the safety of both people and bats, the New Mexico Abandoned Mine Land Program (AMLP) is gearing up to rehabilitate and secure up to six “highly dangerous” mines […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque, Education
Setting students up for success with free school supplies and health care
Summer break is coming to an end, and the City of Albuquerque has announced several programs aimed at helping students and families get off to a strong start. “Liz and […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Town’s Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and goals for the town’s future. Topics discussed […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Planning and Zoning Meeting Raises Concerns About Town’s Priorities
Approximately 30 residents attended a July 27 public meeting in Edgewood led by a consulting firm to discuss the town’s Comprehensive Plan and goals for the town’s future. Topics discussed […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Gov.’s latest stop on public safety tour is Española, where tensions rise about a homeless camp
By Patrick Lohmann Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday made Española her third stop on an impromptu public safety tour, hearing from more than a dozen people who spoke up […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
$100M headed to Ruidoso after lone special session bill signed by Gov. Lujan Grisham
By Leah Romero Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 1 Tuesday, which will provide $100 million in monetary relief for the Ruidoso areas devastated by fires and floods in June. The […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, National News, Syndicated
At least 973 Native American children died at U.S.-run boarding schools between 1871-1969
By Shaun Griswold The U.S. legacy of genocide against Native people through public education may never be completely told. Today, there is a little more truth to share. The second […]
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ABQ has more than 150 vacant positions on advisory boards and commissions
Boards and commissions act as advisory bodies helping local governments make decisions on important issues — whether that is advocating for visual arts or affordable housing. But many of Albuquerque’s […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Housing & Homelessness, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Housing looms large in governor’s Albuquerque town hall
By Austin Fisher At the second of a series of town hall meetings on Monday night, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham heard from members of the public for six […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
Prosecutor opposes ‘Rust’ armorer’s request for release as she seeks new trial for set shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A special prosecutor is opposing a request by a former movie armorer that she be released from prison while seeking a new trial and appeal […]