By Ben Terris, Marianne LeVine · The Washington Post (c) 2024 Maybe the most powerful man you’ve never heard of is a cherubic 38-year-old immigrant from the small Mediterranean archipelago of Malta whose job right now is to conduct the installation of thousands of Donald Trump’s political appointees, as part of the MAGA-fication of the U.S. government. […]
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Edgewood Commission Meeting Recap
During the Town of Edgewood’s Regular Commission Meeting Dec. 10, the commission discussed the process for appointing a new commissioner for District 5, among other essential concerns. With Sterling Donner out of the position, the commission unanimously agreed to advertise the job opening in the local newspapers, on social media and possibly, on the radio. […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
City unveils second phase of Nuevo Atrisco
Albuquerque’s Westside now has a new food truck park and community plaza, which city officials say is part of their plans to revitalize the area and to bring the community members together. City leaders, developers and residents celebrated the unveiling of Nuevo Atrisco’s food plaza (201 Unser Blvd NW) Tuesday after years in the making. […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque
City unveils second phase of Nuevo Atrisco
Albuquerque’s Westside now has a new food truck park and community plaza, which city officials say is part of their plans to revitalize the area and to bring the community members together. City leaders, developers and residents celebrated the unveiling of Nuevo Atrisco’s food plaza (201 Unser Blvd NW) Tuesday after years in the making. […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
House Democrats plan early for expanded 2026 map with recruiting push
By Michael Scherer, The Washington Post (c) 2024 House Democrats launched a new effort Wednesday to recruit challengers for Republican districts in Arizona, Michigan, California and Virginia that were not contested this year, as a first step to taking back control of the House after falling just three seats short. “The way we are looking […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
House Democrats plan early for expanded 2026 map with recruiting push
By Michael Scherer, The Washington Post (c) 2024 House Democrats launched a new effort Wednesday to recruit challengers for Republican districts in Arizona, Michigan, California and Virginia that were not contested this year, as a first step to taking back control of the House after falling just three seats short. “The way we are looking […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Biden administration finalizes new regulations amid GOP repeal threats
Tony Romm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would limit “junk fees,” cap bank overdraft charges and shield Americans from medical debt, as officials race over the next six weeks to finalize the remainder of the president’s economic agenda. The 11th-hour push has drawn sharp rebukes from President-elect […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Biden administration finalizes new regulations amid GOP repeal threats
Tony Romm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would limit “junk fees,” cap bank overdraft charges and shield Americans from medical debt, as officials race over the next six weeks to finalize the remainder of the president’s economic agenda. The 11th-hour push has drawn sharp rebukes from President-elect […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood Amends Cannabis Ordinance to Ensure Legal Accuracy
During Edgewood’s Regular Meeting Dec. 10, the town commissioners approved amendments to the cannabis ordinance to correct a technical error regarding conditional use and variances. The main legal concern for the Cannabis Ordinance 2022-03 was correcting a technical error by removing the word “variance” to avoid any potential legal challenge in the future. This correction […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Puffing, Painting, Improving the Community
A community club will be hosting a cannabis-themed Winter Solstice celebration in Estancia this month, where participants are invited to create artwork and find potential solutions to problems facing their Torrance County community. The Estancia Valley High Society and Thriving Roots are teaming up to put on their Winter Solstice Puff and Paint event Dec. […]