By DANIELLE PROKOP AND PATRICK LOHMANN / Source NM The primary race for Albuquerque’s top prosecutor job is the most expensive in the state so far, between incumbent Sam Bregman and challenger Damon Martinez. But a gap in disclosure laws means voters have less information about one candidate’s finances and potential conflicts than the other’s. The sharp increase […]
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Early voting begins today for statewide primaries
BY PATRICK LOHMANN / Source NM County clerks’ offices across the state are open today for early voting for the June 4 primary elections. The ballot includes state lawmakers from across New Mexico competing for spots on the general election ballot. Voters will also see primary races for congressional, county and local seats including water commissions. […]
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Paving the Way Forward in Bernalillo County District 3
Candidate Commentary. This post is provided by a candidate for office and does not imply endorsement by this news outlet or our staff. As a community service, City Desk welcomes guest columns from registered individuals and organizations during election seasons. Submit yours to editor@citydesk.org By Adriann Barboa | As a single mom, a proud Grandma, […]
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Denial and uncertainty are looming over a Biden-Trump rematch 6 months out from Election Day
By STEVE PEOPLES and ZEKE MILLER / ASSOCIATED PRESS WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — This North Carolina voter is nervous. Will Rikard, a 49-year-old father of two, was among several hundred Democrats who stood and cheered for Joe Biden as the first-term president delivered a fiery speech recently about the billions of dollars he has delivered […]
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Placitas Artists Series Wraps 37th Year
After another successful season, the Placitas Artists Series is wrapping up its 37th season on May 19, with the renowned Fischer Duo performing chamber works. The farewell concert features cellist Norman Fischer and pianist, Jeanne Kierman, who have been playing together for more than 50 years. Music critics laud the Fischer Duo’s repertoire choices, spanning […]
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County Clerk Hosting Voter Roll Accuracy Event
Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero is hosting a Voter Rolls Accuracy event on May 6. The public is invited to attend the event at the County Administration Building from 1-4 pm. The event includes a media campaign and polling site promotional signage is part of the continuing effort by the clerk’s office to further improve […]
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Local Rescue Has a Chi-Pocalypse
An East Mountains animal rescue has had a very busy April after rescuing 61 dogs from an alleged hoarding situation in Socorro County. The dogs were rescued from a property in Veguita. The East Mountain Animal Companion Project New Mexico (EMCAPNM) in Moriarty took in 61 of the 98 dogs removed from the property, and […]
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Local Rescue Has a Chi-Pocalypse
An East Mountains animal rescue has had a very busy April after rescuing 61 dogs from an alleged hoarding situation in Socorro County. The dogs were rescued from a property in Veguita. The East Mountain Animal Companion Project New Mexico (EMCAPNM) in Moriarty took in 61 of the 98 dogs removed from the property, and […]
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DEA will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
WASHINGTON / ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and […]
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Commissioners Extend CoreCivic Contract
The April 24 meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county’s contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was seeking. The meeting also addressed grant applications related […]