By PATRICK LOHMANN and DANIELLE PROKOP A significant and growing number of government officials in New Mexico are failing to submit paperwork disclosing their personal finances, despite a state law that opens them up to removal or lawsuits and a recent partnering of two state agencies that aimed to improve the law’s enforcement. According to a Source New Mexico review, […]
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Posted inEdgewood, Pueblos, Uncategorized
Edgewood Sues School District to Save Historic Buildings
After years of being at odds with the Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD), the Town of Edgewood is suing the district over its proposal to demolish historic buildings. The historic buildings are former Edgewood Elementary School buildings, which were closed in 2013 due to a decline in enrollment. The school’s north buildings have been the town […]
Posted inCourts & Justice, Federal Government & Congress, Westside Albuquerque
Man who pleaded guilty to New Mexico double homicide is recaptured after brief escape
A man awaiting sentencing in a double-homicide case was back in custody Sunday after escaping from a juvenile jail in Albuquerque. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s officials said 19-year-old Josef Toney escaped Saturday afternoon from the Youth Detention Center and was taken into custody Sunday morning. Deputies said video surveillance showed Toney opening a gate at the […]
Posted inStatewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico officials warn of health effects from rising temperatures
ASSOCIATED PRESS Health officials in New Mexico are warning residents to take precautions as daytime temperatures are expected to climb over the coming days in eastern and southern parts of the state. Since April 1, the state Health Department said there have been at least 51 heat-related visits to emergency departments across New Mexico as […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
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 inEdgewood, Uncategorized
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 inPueblos, Statewide News
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, 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 […]
Posted inEdgewood, Uncategorized
The Independent News: May 23, 2024
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