By Gregory S. Schneider, Laura Vozzella, The Washington Post (c) 2024 RICHMOND – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has been warning that illegal immigration poses a threat to democracy as he campaigns this fall for former president Donald Trump, boasting about purging 6,303 noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls during his first 2½ years in office. […]
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Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
The fight for the House and Senate: Where things stand
By Marianna Sotomayor, Liz Goodwin, Paul Kane, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Congress may be headed for an Election Day double flip. With less than four weeks to go, Republicans appear poised to win the Senate, which is currently controlled by the Democrats. The Democrats, meanwhile, seem to have a slight edge in the race for the […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
The fight for the House and Senate: Where things stand
By Marianna Sotomayor, Liz Goodwin, Paul Kane, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Congress may be headed for an Election Day double flip. With less than four weeks to go, Republicans appear poised to win the Senate, which is currently controlled by the Democrats. The Democrats, meanwhile, seem to have a slight edge in the race for the […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
The hurricane X-factor in the 2024 election
By Aaron Blake, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Any number of October surprises could affect the 2024 election, but right now, none loom larger than the fall hurricanes. Hurricane Helene is already the deadliest mainland hurricane since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, ripping through the swing states Georgia and North Carolina after tearing up parts of […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
The hurricane X-factor in the 2024 election
By Aaron Blake, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Any number of October surprises could affect the 2024 election, but right now, none loom larger than the fall hurricanes. Hurricane Helene is already the deadliest mainland hurricane since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, ripping through the swing states Georgia and North Carolina after tearing up parts of […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
Edgewood property trade may improve cell service
The Edgewood Commission approved a land swap with Santa Fe County that may mean that residents will have better cell service, improving communication and overall safety for thousands of people in East Mountain communities. At an Oct. 8 meeting, the Edgewood commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the exchange of property with EPCOR Water New […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Proposed constitution amendments would increase property taxes for homeowners
Submitted by Karen Wentworth, League of Women Voters Two of the four constitutional amendments voters will see on the ballot this fall are property tax exemptions for veterans. Currently all 100% disabled veterans are exempt from property taxes in New Mexico. Amendment 1 would offer partial exemptions to veterans who are partially disabled. A veteran […]
Posted inPueblos, Uncategorized
Spectacular Pumpkins, Intense Scares
McCall’s Farm has been a favorite fall destination for Moriarty locals and city slickers for decades, and these days the farm employs about 400 people to work its fall and Halloween events. Kevin McCall, owner and manager of McCall’s Farm, says first and foremost, people should come out for the pumpkins. A hay ride through […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Animal Cruelty Case Against Placitas Man Dismissed, Again
A magistrate judge dismissed animal cruelty charges for the second time against a Placitas man, who was initially charged on Feb. 26 after authorities said they found dozens of Australian shepherds and five horses on his property. Paul Jaramillo, who faced 19 total misdemeanor charges — 18 counts of animal cruelty and one count of […]
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House Leader Jeffries stumps in ABQ
The “D” in “Democrat” stands for “Deliver,” U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told local elected and religious leaders Friday morning. The Democrats have, in the past couple of years delivered, lower prescription drug costs, more access to healthcare, new manufacturing jobs and lower poverty levels, he said. Jeffries, who stands to become Speaker […]