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Torrance County Commissioners Extend ICE’s Correctional Facility Contract Despite Inhumane Treatment Allegations

by Andrea Vasquez

By Andrea Vasquez The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners agreed to extend once again their geopolitical contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for at least three more months.  During the special meeting held on Dec. 30, several immigration defense groups voiced their concerns with the decision to expand the contract for a […]

Posted inrio-rancho, Sandoval County

City of Vision Looks Ahead with $17 Million Legislative Requests

by j-jones

Ahead of the 60-day state legislative session, most of Sandoval County’s legislators gathered Jan. 6 for the annual capital outlay meeting in the Rio Rancho Public Schools boardroom. The event allowed community members to engage with representatives, learn about priorities, request funding for projects and share input. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, representing the City […]

Posted innmstatewide, rio-rancho, Sandoval County

Lawmakers announce bills to address health care worker shortage

by Patrick Davis

By Susan Morée A group of legislators Tuesday announced a slate of bills aimed at improving the quality of healthcare in the face of private equity ownership in New Mexico. With approximately 38% percent of New Mexico hospitals owned by private equity, legislators are looking to address private equity ownership they say leads to staffing […]

ABQ city councilor’s family starts fund to advance research for rare disease

by Elizabeth McCall

After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments.  “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]

ABQ city councilor’s family starts fund to advance research for rare disease

by Elizabeth McCall

After her grandson was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, Albuquerque City Councilor Renée Grout and her family were stunned to find the lack of research on the condition. Now they have created a $3 million fund in hopes of advancing research and treatments.  “We’re trying to not just fund this research, but bring awareness […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, rio-rancho, Sandoval County

Rio Rancho Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Had No Gun But Mimicked Shooting Stance

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news

Rio Rancho Police released details Tuesday about an Española man who police shot on  Jan. 11 and was subsequently hospitalized and arrested. According to a press release from the Rio Rancho Police Department, an unnamed officer shot Audelio Lopez once in the chest as “he was using his body stance and hands to mimic the […]

Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County

On the Brink…

by guest-commentary

Commentary submitted by Randi McGinn As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires reign?), I am reminded of my visit to Germany about six months after Trump was elected the last time in 2016.  I was fortunate enough […]

Posted innmstatewide, Sandoval County

Delegation has to choose, as inauguration, MLK Jr. holiday coincide

by Patrick Davis

New Mexico congressional delegates are facing a bit of a scheduling conflict next week.  The 47th presidential inauguration is set for Monday, Jan. 20, which also is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Both events are traditionally filled with politicos and lawmakers, but they don’t often happen on the same day. U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury […]