Sammy Lopez, a long-time New Mexican media leader, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 6. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Kathy Lou Lopez; his cherished daughter, Melinda Lopez; his devoted brother, Victor Lopez; his caring sister, Bertha Benavidez; and his loving grandchildren, Javaris Smith, Jazmine Lopez, and […]
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Debate on campaign finance changes continues
A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Council’s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time. During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca — at the request of the City Clerk’s Office — introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign […]
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Debate on campaign finance changes continues
A debate about how much public campaign money certain council candidates should get continued at the Albuquerque City Council’s Monday meeting but was quickly deferred for a second time. During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca — at the request of the City Clerk’s Office — introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Kamala Harris says America needs more homes. Here’s why that’s different.
By Rachel Siegel, Michael Scherer, Sabrina Rodriguez, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Thecore ofKamala Harris’s housing platform is a simple idea: America needs more houses. But the vice president’s pitch – to help build 3 million homes and incentivize local governments and builders to join in – stands apart from how major political candidates typically talk about […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Kamala Harris says America needs more homes. Here’s why that’s different.
By Rachel Siegel, Michael Scherer, Sabrina Rodriguez, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Thecore ofKamala Harris’s housing platform is a simple idea: America needs more houses. But the vice president’s pitch – to help build 3 million homes and incentivize local governments and builders to join in – stands apart from how major political candidates typically talk about […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
FBI probe of Kavanaugh constrained by Trump White House, report finds
By Beth Reinhard, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In September 2018, as allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett M. Kavanaugh threatened his confirmation to the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump vowed that the FBI would have “free rein” to vet the claims. Trump said the FBI was “talking to everybody” and added on social media: […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
FBI probe of Kavanaugh constrained by Trump White House, report finds
By Beth Reinhard, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In September 2018, as allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett M. Kavanaugh threatened his confirmation to the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump vowed that the FBI would have “free rein” to vet the claims. Trump said the FBI was “talking to everybody” and added on social media: […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Elon Musk says it would be ‘pointless’ to try to assassinate Kamala Harris
By Patrick Svitek, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform X and is a high-profile backer of former president Donald Trump, said in an interview that it would be “pointless” to try to assassinate Vice President Kamala Harris – once again publicly airing questions about why no one has […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Elon Musk says it would be ‘pointless’ to try to assassinate Kamala Harris
By Patrick Svitek, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform X and is a high-profile backer of former president Donald Trump, said in an interview that it would be “pointless” to try to assassinate Vice President Kamala Harris – once again publicly airing questions about why no one has […]
Posted inPueblos, Westside Albuquerque
Former Republican candidate endorses Sandoval for House seat
Former Republican candidate John D’Antonio Jr. announced last week his endorsement of Democrat Michelle Sandoval in her campaign for New Mexico’s House District 57. The endorsement comes after D’Antonio lost the primary election in June to Catherine Cullen by less than 60 votes. A press release from Sandoval’s camp said with the endorsement, D’Antonio is […]