A New Mexico Department of Transportation plan to close a freeway ramp near Carnuel has residents of some East Mountains communities concerned. Department officials said in a public meeting in June that the bridge, which crosses the Tijeras Arroyo, is in poor condition. The NMDOT proposes to permanently remove the westbound off-ramp, and route traffic […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
NM amends complaint against DOD regarding PFAS contamination
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 Hannah Grover The New Mexico Environment Department, the New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee and the state Attorney General amended a lawsuit […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
A closer look at the SCOTUS ruling on the Rio Grande
By DANIELLE PROKOP With the irrigation season still going strong, and recent rains temporarily swelling the Rio Grande, the river is running through most of New Mexico. In court, the case over the river’s water is in a lull, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a deal to end a lawsuit over the water flowing at about just […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Jury is seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury was seated Tuesday for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start Wednesday. Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen by Santa Fe County special prosecutors and the actor’s team of defense attorneys. They’ll be tasked with […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Leger Fernàndez votes against voter ID bill
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 The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act seeks to require proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, but opponents […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Read the letter President Biden sent to House Democrats telling them to support him in the election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants Democrats in Congress to know he has no intention of exiting this year’s election, sending them a letter on Monday on his personal letterhead. Here is Biden’s letter to the congressional Democrats whose backing he likely needs: Fellow Democrats, Now that you have returned from the July 4th recess, I want you to […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial in the death of a cinematographer. Here are key things to know
By ANDREW DALTON Nearly three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust,” Alec Baldwin’s trial over her death is about to begin. The actor is in Santa Fe, and has appeared in court for the first time during pre-trial motions. Here are the essential things to know. What […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Judith K. Barber
October 21,1943 – June 17, 2024 Judith K. Barber passed away peacefully at home on June 17, with her devoted husband Barrie Barber. Born October 21, 1943, Judith lived a life full of compassion, joy and dedication to others. Judith, the youngest of three children, grew up on a farm with her parents in Lapeer, […]
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Judith K. Barber
October 21,1943 – June 17, 2024 Judith K. Barber passed away peacefully at home on June 17, with her devoted husband Barrie Barber. Born October 21, 1943, Judith lived a life full of compassion, joy and dedication to others. Judith, the youngest of three children, grew up on a farm with her parents in Lapeer, […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Vonda Lee Cammack
69-year-old Vonda Lee Cammack a long-time resident of Moriarty, NM passed away July 1, in Albuquerque. Vonda was born, on May 14, 1955, in Sacramento, KY to James Earl and Helen Ruth (Smith) Daugherty. Vonda was raised in Owensboro, KY and Albuquerque, NM. She met and married Donald Paul Cammack on 23 Jan 1976 in Arco, […]