There are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people in New Mexico who experience homelessness each year; there is a shortage of 32,000 low-income rental housing units; and there are more […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Who’s on New Mexico’s MMIP Advisory Council? It’s unclear.
By Bella Davis It is unclear who is on a state advisory council on missing and murdered Indigenous people announced nearly eight months ago by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham amid […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov., Syndicated
Federal court won’t block New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases amid litigation
By MORGAN LEE SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico can continue to enforce a new, seven-day waiting period on gun sales while a […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
Preventable heat injuries and deaths rising in New Mexico
BY DANIELLE PROKOP Heat and degraded air quality harming New Mexicans is projected to worsen in the coming years, as climate change fueled by burning and extracting fossil fuels cranks […]
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ABQ RIDE offers bonuses to new hires
The city’s Transit Department is looking for mechanics, drivers and safety workers to join ABQ RIDE and it’s offering sign-on bonuses to help fill vital positions. The department is also […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Opinion
Opinion: ABQ has bigger needs than controversial $200K playground
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico and a strong advocate for children. She is a resident of […]
Posted inEdgewood, Estancia, Moriarty, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Will Higher Pay Rates Bring Cops to Mountainair?
Mountainair Mayor Peter Nieto has called a special Town Council meeting to discuss hiring a police force. Currently, the town has no police officers. At the meeting, the mayor plans […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State offers second chance at solar tax credits
Homeowners who missed out on a tax credit for going solar will have another shot at recouping some of their investment, thanks to a new state program. The Supplemental New […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy
After more than a year sitting vacant, International District Walmart may get new owner
The Walmart in Albuquerque’s International District has been closed for more than 16 months — but the 206,000-square-foot building may not remain vacant much longer. On July 5, a commercial […]
Posted inNational News, New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated
NM Democratic delegates rally behind Harris
BY AUSTIN FISHER President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce […]