This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Longtime powerful state senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat who wielded a large amount of power around […]
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Former LFC chair John Arthur Smith dies
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Longtime powerful state senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat who wielded a large amount of power around […]
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Letter to the Editor: Strengthening Our Community Through Trades Education
In today’s evolving economy, ensuring our youth are equipped with the practical skills necessary to succeed is more vital than ever. I’m Phil Ramirez, and as your candidate for Senate District 12, I am committed to an educational initiative that prepares our students not just for any job, but for good jobs that strengthen our […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: The Importance of Prescribed Burning in New Mexico
Fall in New Mexico means the Balloon Fiesta, roasting green chile and prescribed burns. Many prescribed burning operations by various land management agencies and private landowners are set for this month, including several that will impact the East Mountains. During the prescribed burns, the public can expect increased visibility of smoke in certain areas. According […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Letter to the Editor: We Must Listen to Top Republican Leaders Who Are Sounding the Alarm
Submitted by Lois Vermilya, Sandia Park As a long-time east mountain resident, I believe we have to listen to the large group of Republican officials who are warning us that Donald Trump is unfit for office. His own Vice President Mike Pence and former President George W. Bush’s Vice President Dick Cheney have both disavowed […]
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Letter to the Editor: We Must Listen to Top Republican Leaders Who Are Sounding the Alarm
Submitted by Lois Vermilya, Sandia Park As a long-time east mountain resident, I believe we have to listen to the large group of Republican officials who are warning us that Donald Trump is unfit for office. His own Vice President Mike Pence and former President George W. Bush’s Vice President Dick Cheney have both disavowed […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
No, Biden didn’t take FEMA relief money to use on migrants — but Trump did
Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post (c) 2024 “The Harris-Biden administration says they don’t have any money [for hurricane relief]. … They spent it all on illegal migrants. … They stole the FEMA money just like they stole it from a bank, so they could give it to their illegal immigrants that they want to have […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
No, Biden didn’t take FEMA relief money to use on migrants — but Trump did
Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post (c) 2024 “The Harris-Biden administration says they don’t have any money [for hurricane relief]. … They spent it all on illegal migrants. … They stole the FEMA money just like they stole it from a bank, so they could give it to their illegal immigrants that they want to have […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Republicans flee from abortion restrictions in final weeks of campaign
By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In the final stretch before Election Day, Republicans are ramping up efforts to distance themselves from the restrictive abortion positions that have defined their party since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade – scrambling to soften, or appear to soften, their hard line positions. The group includes everyone […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Republicans flee from abortion restrictions in final weeks of campaign
By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In the final stretch before Election Day, Republicans are ramping up efforts to distance themselves from the restrictive abortion positions that have defined their party since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade – scrambling to soften, or appear to soften, their hard line positions. The group includes everyone […]