The City of Albuquerque will once again pay to rebroadcast Mayor Tim Keller’s 2025 State of the City address Sunday, Oct. 5, on KRQE — the fifth taxpayer-funded airing since September as he seeks a third term and just two days before absentee ballots are mailed to voters in the hotly-contested mayor’s election. According to […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Greg Cunningham enters race for Congress in CD2, covering southern NM and ABQ’s Westside
A Republican former two-time New Mexico legislative candidate will seek his party’s nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) in next year’s midterm election. New Mexico Political Report first reported in September that Greg Cunningham, a 59-year-old Marine Corps veteran and former Albuquerque Police detective, was preparing to enter the race. He made it […]
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Legislative update: Senate, House adjourn after tackling fixes to plug budget holes caused by federal cuts
The New Mexico House and Senate adjourned Thursday, completing a special session called to offset anticipated federal funding cuts to state programs. Senators adjourned just after noon, while the House remained in session until 5:15 p.m. All five bills brought up that align with the issues listed in the governor’s proclamation for the special session […]
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Clovis occupational therapist receives maximum sentence for child sex crimes
A former occupational therapist in Clovis has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child sexual assault and related offenses that occurred during therapy sessions. According to the New Mexico Department of Justice, many of Jared Cordum’s young clients were referred by pediatricians or daycare centers for occupational […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico
New Mexico Congressional offices were caught by surprise on Thursday when they the Trump administration announced on social media that it had canceled more than $8 billion Congressionally-approved appropriations in 16 “Blue States,” including New Mexico. Inquiries from reporters, including our own, seeking details received automated responses blaming Democrats for the shutdown. Hours later, a […]
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Edgewood police partner with gun club to offer free handgun training for women
The Edgewood Police Department will partner with the New Mexico Bighorn Gun Club to offer a free handgun training class exclusively for women on Oct. 12. The all-day event, titled “Women & Handguns,” will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edgewood Police Department’s classroom at 23 E. Frontage Road, followed by range […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Pueblos
Moriarty Community Library to host Moon Festival celebration
The Moriarty Community Library will celebrate the Moon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature moon pies, crafts and storytelling about lunar legends, according to promotional materials from New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service. The Moon Festival, also known […]
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Edgewood police, Lions Club hosting free Bicycle Rodeo this weekend
The Edgewood Police Department will team up with the Edgewood Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 640 to host their fourth annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will take place in the Edgewood Town Hall parking lot at 171A Highway 344. Participants must bring their own bicycles. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County event promises classic cars, flea market and aerial surprises
Car enthusiasts in Bernalillo Saturday will have an incentive to look up as well as around. The fourth annual Sandoval County Car Show and Flea Market will take advantage of fortunate scheduling, arranging for pilots in the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to possibly land nearby, with an “X” marking the landing spot. The event will […]
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Placitas library offers financial education workshop
The Placitas Community Library will host a financial education workshop this weekend, led by wealth advisors Kelley and Ric Tredwin of Altalune Wealth Advisors. The workshop, “Talking About Money: Can It Be Easier?” will take place Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. This session aims to help participants build confidence in money-related conversations, whether with family […]