The buzz has been building among city officials and International District residents about the prospect that up to $50 million in federal money could be funneled into an area that desperately needs it. The city and the Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) were recently awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant through the U.S. Department of […]
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The social media famous, ‘time traveler’ NM delegate
It’s Sean Ward’s first time attending the Democratic National Convention but his vintage lewk is what really stole the show. “Pretty sure this New Mexico delegate has been underground since the ‘68 convention,” the editor of an elections analysis website wrote on social media. “Is there a time traveler in the New Mexico delegation” asked […]
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Driver Accused of Killing Road Worker in Sandoval County to Appear in Court
Cuba — A 65-year-old driver accused of striking and killing a road crew safety worker while driving through a construction zone on U.S. 550 near the Apache Nugget Casino north of Cuba in Sandoval County is scheduled to make his first felony court appearance next week. Court documents filed earlier this month in District Court […]
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Lujan Grisham praises Harris as best choice on health care, blasts GOP approach
When New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took the stage at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night for a speech about health care, she gave a shout out to the Land of Enchantment. “In my state, we like things spicy — a little chile on everything, a little kick in our campaigns,” Lujan Grisham said. […]
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Fires making home insurance unaffordable, impossible, NM lawmakers say
By Patrick Lohmann At a hotel surrounded by fresh burn scars, New Mexico lawmakers and insurance regulators described a bleak and uncertain future for prospective homeowners seeking adequate coverage for homes built in and around increasingly fire-prone forests. The interim Legislative Finance Committee meeting at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero on Tuesday […]
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State wants to address drinking water issues at 138 local systems
New Mexico environment officials put more than 100 drinking water systems on notice last week that they need to provide plans to address drinking water deficiencies by mid-August or potentially face steep fines. The 138 letters sent on July 29 by the New Mexico Environment Department declare that those drinking water systems responsible for sending water to […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Jobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
Pharmacy deserts may grow as independent stores struggle with Medicare reimbursements
By Daniel Montaño A change meant to save patients money has community pharmacies shutting their doors and turning people away across the country. Pharmacies in rural or disadvantaged areas face the highest costs, and pharmacy deserts might start spreading. First Walmart closed early last year, then the Walgreens a couple blocks away, and now only three […]
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Kamala Harris allies say plan to ban ‘price gouging’ has been misconstrued
By Jeff Stein (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal last week to ban price gouging in certain sectors has spurred backlash from some Democratic economists, provoked consternation among business groups and emerged quickly as a focus of Donald Trump’s on the campaign trail. Harris’s allies, however, are arguing both publicly […]
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5 key speeches from Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention
By Victoria Bisset (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention was filled with emotional speeches, with tributes to outgoing President Joe Biden, praise for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and criticism of Republican nominee Donald Trump. Here’s an overview of noteworthy comments from Monday’s speakers. 1. President Joe […]
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Hype music: Candidate picks for their DNC and RNC entrances
By Shelly Tan (c) 2024 , The Washington Post The music that candidates play as they walk onto a stage might not last long, but it can reflect a wider image they want to portray. And there are few greater opportunities to send a concise campaign message than at presidential nominating conventions. The Democratic National […]