This submission is submitted as the opinion of the author. Have an opinion? Of course you do! Submit it to the editor here. By Ken Scott, Democratic candidate for Bernalillo County Treasurer | As we approach the primary, the choice for Bernalillo County Treasurer is clear. I am Ken Scott, and I stand ready to […]
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Treasurer candidate intends to “Build a Better BernCo”
This submission is submitted as the opinion of the author. Have an opinion? Of course you do! Submit it to the editor here. By Ken Scott, Democratic candidate for Bernalillo County Treasurer | As we approach the primary, the choice for Bernalillo County Treasurer is clear. I am Ken Scott, and I stand ready to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
State Ethics Commission files lawsuit against The New Mexico Project
The State Ethics Commission filed a lawsuit against The New Mexico Project (“TNMP”) and Jeff Apodaca to enforce the disclosure provisions of the Campaign Reporting Act (“CRA”), a press release stated. The release states TNMP, a domestic nonprofit corporation, or Apodaca spent thousands of dollars on creating and hosting a website and purchased radio and […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection
BY DANIELLE PROKOP / Source NM Big check energy at the Roundhouse. National and state environmental officials celebrated a $18.9 million federal grant for most of New Mexico’s water systems to use over the next two years to detect “forever chemicals,” in the state’s drinking water. State officials say they hope to pull down a total of […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
Memorial Day travelers cope with higher prices in rush to kick off summer fun
By DAVID KOENIG / ASSOCIATED PRESS Widespread flight delays across the U.S. tested the patience of travelers who tried to get a jump start on Memorial Day weekend, but the relatively few canceled flights raised hopes that airlines would be able to handle the bigger crowds expected Friday. The Transportation Security Administration predicted that Friday will be […]
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The Independent News: May 23, 2024
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The Independent News: May 23, 2024
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Letter to the Editor: Unbecoming Conduct by New Mexico State Senator
Submitted by Barbara V. Hall In the Santa Fe New Mexican, Senator Craig Brandt criticized Senate District 9 Republican candidate, Audrey Trujillo, with unfounded, defamatory accusations. The purpose? To promote Trujillo’s Republican opponent before the Primary. Trujillo is ahead in the polls and Senator Brandt is scared. No matter how dirty politics can get, Senator Brandt […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
As Early Voting Expands, More Than 27,000 New Mexicans Cast Their Votes in Primaries
May is basically early voting month in the lead-up to the 2024 primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 4. More sites statewide are open for voters to cast ballots early in the New Mexico primary elections, and will continue to be open until Saturday, June 1. Polls will reopen for Election Day from 7 a.m. […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County K-9s Sniff Out Missing Persons
Thanks to a unique combination of skills honed through specialized training programs, Sandoval County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) K-9 units are helping out on missions throughout the state. On April 29, SCFR reported that their K-9s were called to assist the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Roswell Fire Department and the New Mexico State […]