Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Pueblos

Whatโ€™s next for East Centralโ€™s Tewa Motor Lodge?

The constant chaos at the Tewa Motor Lodge has subsided at least for now.  Last month, the East Central Avenue motel was the focus of a police operation targeting criminal activity at the site. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers had been working with city code enforcement following concerns from neighborhood residents and area businesses about […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, Pueblos

Whatโ€™s next for East Centralโ€™s Tewa Motor Lodge?

The constant chaos at the Tewa Motor Lodge has subsided at least for now.  Last month, the East Central Avenue motel was the focus of a police operation targeting criminal activity at the site. Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers had been working with city code enforcement following concerns from neighborhood residents and area businesses about […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate

By Nadia Lathan, Associated Press/Report For America Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate

By Nadia Lathan, Associated Press/Report For America Oklahoma residents on Sunday mourned the death of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, a trailblazer in progressive politics in the state who ran an unsuccessful presidential bid in 1976. Harris died on Saturday at 94. Democratic Party members across Oklahoma remembered Harris for his commitment to economic and social justice […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issuesย 

By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo โ€œLeeโ€ Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alconโ€™s resignation is โ€œeffective immediately to focus on his health,โ€ according to a news release published from New Mexico House Democrats.  In a brief telephone interview Monday, Alcon said he was placed […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issuesย 

By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico state Rep. Eliseo โ€œLeeโ€ Alcon (D-Milan) has resigned due to health concerns, the lawmaker said Monday. Alconโ€™s resignation is โ€œeffective immediately to focus on his health,โ€ 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, Edgewoodโ€™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 forย votingย 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.ย humanitarian aid to Gaza.ย  Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass.ย  This spring, the […]