Former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales failed to get enough signatures to qualify him for the Republican Party primary race for U.S. Senate. A spokesman for the New Mexico Secretary of State said Gonzales—a former Democrat—submitted 875 signatures but needed 2,351 to qualify. Nella Domenici, the daughter of long-time senator Pete Domenici and the other […]
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Gun Waiting Period Bill Sent to Gov.’s Desk
A bill which would institute a 7-day waiting period to purchase a gun, was sent to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk today. The House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to the bill by a vote of 36-32 in a legislative process known as concurrence, whereby amendments made by the Senate must be voted on […]
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NM DOJ announces new Cold Case Unit
The homicides of New Mexico residents Thomas and Judy McKnight, Stephen Sandlin, Jack Lee Elckins, Annie Tapia, Judy and Gary Wilson and Erilaina Chavez, haven’t been solved yet but the newly formed Cold Case Unit at New Mexico’s Department of Justice hasn’t forgotten them. Attorney General Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the formation of the […]
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Las Cruces officer fatally stabbed before a witness shoots and kills suspect, police say
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A Las Cruces city police officer was fatally stabbed over the weekend while responding to a trespassing report and a witness to the attack apparently shot and killed the suspect before calling on the officer’s radio for help, authorities said Monday. Las Cruces police said Patrol Officer Jonah Hernandez, 35, […]
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Heinrich bill directs $20M to building, construction trades
The construction industry in New Mexico and much of the country continues to struggle to hire enough skilled workers to meet the demands of new projects — a problem that’s caught the attention of many in Congress. With that in mind, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, filed legislation last week that would help shore up […]
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Waiting periods for gun sales passes state Senate
By Nathan Brown and Maya Hilty | The Santa Fe New Mexican. One of the more significant and controversial gun bills to be introduced during this year’s session is getting close to the finish line. House Bill 129, which would put a seven-day waiting period on gun sales in New Mexico, passed the Senate on a […]
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Community Briefs
2024 Sports Writing and Logo Contest The Bernalillo Community Museum is looking to highlight the significant role that sports holds within society. Therefore, to be able to explore this topic more in-depth students are asked to examine the unique ways in which sports can influence an individual, a community, or even a nation. To do […]
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Legislative Roundup: Meat Act moo-ves on and bill to restart Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force advances
This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. Meat […]
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A personal plea: To pass her housing plan, Gov. takes the lead
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Candidate Filing Day: New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge Heinrich and flip redrawn US House districts
By Morgan Lee, Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico. Businesswoman Nella Domenici, daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. […]