Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque

The Latest | Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. It was the first time a former U.S. president was ever tried or convicted in a criminal case, and was the first of Trump’s four indictments to reach trial. Prosecutors accused Trump of falsifying internal business records […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos

Death threats. Harassment. Intimidation. For New Mexico women, a life in politics can bring all three.

This story is republished from Searchlight NM, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susanna Space One Wednesday morning in April, Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo sat in a federal courtroom, watching with concern as a man […]

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“Are you with me?” Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term

By AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos, Westside Albuquerque

Native American advocate is challenging former state senator for District 30 seat

By JEANETTE DEDIOS Two Democratic candidates are vying for the District 30 State Senate seat in western New Mexico. With no Republican candidate running that means whoever wins during the primary election, will be the winner. Advocate Angel Charley is facing off against former State Senator Clemente Sanchez. Redistricting plays a key role in this race. The […]