ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hearing in a New Mexico courtroom devolved into chaos when three people rushed the defendant in a homicide case, setting off a brawl with flying fists and kicks. Courtroom video cameras recorded the Jan. 31 melee, which subsided as a law enforcement officer drew a stun gun and protected the […]
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Stansbury announces legislation to hold Musk accountable for DOGE efforts
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced on Friday her new bill, the Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act, aimed at holding Elon Musk accountable for his DOGE efforts that she said are “infiltrating our federal agencies.” “We are seeing an unprecedented attack on our democracy, our institutions, our federal agencies and our federal workers, and New Mexicans […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov.
Stansbury announces legislation to hold Musk accountable for DOGE efforts
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced on Friday her new bill, the Nobody Elected Elon Musk Act, aimed at holding Elon Musk accountable for his DOGE efforts that she said are “infiltrating our federal agencies.” “We are seeing an unprecedented attack on our democracy, our institutions, our federal agencies and our federal workers, and New Mexicans […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State regulators discuss how NM utilities can better prepare for, prevent wildfires
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover A Disaster Mitigation Preparedness Policy Task Force has recommendations for utilities and state regulators to better address the growing wildfire risks […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
State regulators discuss how NM utilities can better prepare for, prevent wildfires
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover A Disaster Mitigation Preparedness Policy Task Force has recommendations for utilities and state regulators to better address the growing wildfire risks […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, State Government #nmgov
Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, State Government #nmgov
Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, State Government #nmgov
Bill expanding LEO protection at the polls moves forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to allow commissioned law enforcement officers to bring firearms to election polling locations cleared a legislative committee Thursday […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, State Government #nmgov
Bill expanding LEO protection at the polls moves forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to allow commissioned law enforcement officers to bring firearms to election polling locations cleared a legislative committee Thursday […]
Posted inNational News, New Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
New Mexico’s public media threatened by Trump cuts
By Alice Fordham, KUNM As the Trump administration moves to slash the federal government, some of its actions could threaten New Mexicans’ access to public television and radio. Last week, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr ordered an investigation into NPR and PBS stations’ use of underwriting and added in the letter announcing […]