The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval […]
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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources
By Hannah Grover, NM Politcal Report The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from […]
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PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources
By Hannah Grover, NM Politcal Report The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from […]
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Downtown revitalization was top of mind this year
If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
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Downtown revitalization was top of mind this year
If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
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Las Placitas Association Report
Forest Service issues fuel reduction plan: The signed Decision Memo for the North Sandia Fuels Reduction project within the Sandia Ranger District is now available at fs.usda.gov/project/cibola?project=65654. The maps indicate that Las Huertas Canyon is designated for “hand thinning,” but the definition of hand-thinning leaves them much flexibility. “Work within the NM-165 corridor will be limited […]
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NM leaders react to Jimmy Carter’s death
Former President Jimmy Carter died Dec. 29 at age 100. Several New Mexico leaders issued statements in the wake of Carter’s death, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “[First Gentleman] Manny [Cordova] and I were saddened to learn of the passing of President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, and today we mourn the loss of this great […]
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Advocacy group asks for a management audit in NM Gas Co. acquisition case
A New Mexico consumer and environmental advocacy group is requesting that state regulators order a management audit of the parent company of the firm trying to acquire a gas utility. New Energy Economy, a frequent utility critic, filed a request in early December asking the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to investigate Bernhard Capital Partners. […]
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Advocacy group asks for a management audit in NM Gas Co. acquisition case
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report A New Mexico consumer and environmental advocacy group is requesting that state regulators order a management audit of the parent company of the firm trying to acquire a gas utility. New Energy Economy, a frequent utility critic, filed a request in early December asking the New Mexico Public Regulation […]
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Advocacy group asks for a management audit in NM Gas Co. acquisition case
By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report A New Mexico consumer and environmental advocacy group is requesting that state regulators order a management audit of the parent company of the firm trying to acquire a gas utility. New Energy Economy, a frequent utility critic, filed a request in early December asking the New Mexico Public Regulation […]