Democratic candidate for governor Sam Bregman unveiled a sweeping set of policy plans Thursday and challenged his chief rival for the party’s nomination, Deb Haaland, to engage him in a policy debate on the campaign trail. “She can bring her plans, or if she doesn’t have them, she can debate mine. I am sure we […]
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Community group to host forums for commissioner candidates
A community group will host a series of conversations with candidates running for town commissioner over three days in October, providing residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office. The forums will take place Oct. 16-18 at Chili Hills in Edgewood, with different candidates scheduled each day. Thursday’s session begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Former Sen. Udall endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor
Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Tom Udall endorsed Deb Haaland for New Mexico governor on Thursday, marking his first endorsement in a gubernatorial primary race. Udall, who served New Mexico in Congress for more than two decades before being named Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa by President Joe Biden, cited the stakes of the […]
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Miyagishima optimistic about chances to win Democratic nomination for governor
Despite being often overshadowed by his two more high-profile opponents in the headlines, former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he is confident that there is a path for him to capture the Democratic nomination for governor next year, and is satisfied with how his campaign is going. “I think we’re doing pretty good. I […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Pueblos
Contractors push back on immigrant detention center closures
The companies that manage the three New Mexico immigrant detention centers are pushing back against a new report that recommends closing those facilities due to concerns over the alleged mistreatment of detainees and unsafe conditions. Last week, the New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report entitled “Civil Rights […]
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Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas
Budd Berkman took this photo at sunset on Sept. 9 near his Placitas home. Do you want to see one of your photos in the Sandoval Signpost? Email it to kevin@newmexico.news with a brief description.
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Worker falls through skylight, company cited for safety violations
A local welding company has been cited by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) for serious workplace safety violations that resulted in a worker falling through a skylight. According to state records, during an inspection following the incident, regulatory agents found that employees were exposed to significant fall hazards while working on a roof near […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban
New Mexico’s congressional delegation joined with Pueblo leaders Wednesday to demand the Trump administration maintain protections against oil and gas development on federal lands surrounding Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site threatened by potential drilling and extraction. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Gabe Vasquez stood with governors […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Pueblos
One dead after single-engine plane crashes in Torrance County
By Lauren Lifke A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41, just south of Moriarty on Tuesday morning, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m., Moriarty airport manager Bob Hudson told The Indy by phone. Initial responders […]
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Sen. Lujan assails feds for canceling funding for minority-serving institutions
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is decrying a decision by the U.S. Department of Education to terminate federal funding of grants for Minority Serving Institutions. “In New Mexico and across the country, Minority-Serving Institutions have long played a vital role in expanding access to education and creating pathways to economic opportunity. The Trump […]