The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday granted a new trial for two daycare workers in the 2017 death of a 1-year-old girl left in a hot car and the serious injury […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Tribal nations receive $120 million to fight climate-related threats
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press The Biden administration will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change, the Department of the […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov.
Legislature put ‘big infusion into housing’
New Mexico’s dual crises of a decrease in affordable housing and an increase in homelessness were hot topics in Santa Fe at the recently concluded legislative session. The New Mexico […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Education
Education wins and loses at the Legislature
The 2024 legislative session contained one big victory for public education and a few disappointments, the head of the local teachers’ union said Wednesday. “In general, it has not been […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Third APD officer under investigation in DWI corruption probe resigns
A third officer under investigation for corruption within the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI unit has resigned before being interviewed by internal investigators. Harvey Johnson resigned on Wednesday. Gilbert Gallegos, an […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, NM State Gov.
Find out who’s running to represent you in the state legislature
Candidates running for the New Mexico Legislature — both the State House of Representatives and the State Senate — have filed their paperwork to be on the ballot for the […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety
Death of adult film star in Albuquerque gets national, international attention
Twelve days ago, local homicide detectives were called to a Northeast Albuquerque apartment complex to investigate a woman’s death after she was found “unresponsive” by her family. Now it’s been […]
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How do you fire a chief of police?
After three false starts, Councilor Louie Sanchez is getting some traction in getting the City Council to chastise Chief Harold Medina after what he calls a pattern of mismanagement and […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov.
Republican New Mexico Senate and House leaders won’t seek reelection
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The top-ranked Republicans in the New Mexico House and Senate won’t seek reelection this year as their party seeks a stronger footing in the Democrat-led […]
Posted inLocal Gov.
BernCo’s “Take a Ride on Us” program offers safe ride option for St. Patrick’s Day 2024
You don’t have to be lucky to score a safe ride this St. Patrick’s Day. The “Take a Ride on Us” program is once again offering residents in Sandoval, Santa […]