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New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes

This story is republished from KUNM 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 share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes

This story is republished from KUNM 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 share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

New Year, New Look, for Sandoval County Commission

The Sandoval County Commissionโ€™s first meeting of the new year Jan. 8 featured a new look, new commissioners and a newly modernized Commission Chambers.  Commissioners chose District 3 Commissioner Michael Meek as chair of the board after serving the past two years as vice chair to kick off the meeting in the recently updated and […]

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Democratic legislators search for agreement on alcohol tax hike

By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth For the third straight year, lawmakers are trying to raise taxes on alcoholic drinks, in an attempt to reduce New Mexicoโ€™s worst-in-the-nation alcohol-related death rate. This time, they just might succeed. New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in the country. In 2023 excessive drinking killed […]

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U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union Goes Platinum for Family Friendly Workplace

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, a New Mexico credit union with more than 95,000 members and 11 branches, was recently awarded platinum-level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an advantage in recruiting and retaining the […]

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Sen. Brandt Wants Expanded Organized Crime Act

The recent human trafficking cases in Albuquerque are being handled by federal law enforcement due to New Mexicoโ€™s outdated racketeering law, according to one state legislator. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, pre-filed a bill Tuesday aimed at expanding New Mexicoโ€™s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. The bill seeks to expand the scope […]

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Alamogordo residents weigh in on crime in latest town hall with governorย 

by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Alamogordo resident Christopher Douglas recalls being able to ride his bike everywhere while growing up in the southern New Mexico city. There was no thought of danger or risk like he has experienced in more recent years. โ€œThis was a wonderful community and now, I want to get out. […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Alamogordo residents weigh in on crime in latest town hall with governorย 

by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Alamogordo resident Christopher Douglas recalls being able to ride his bike everywhere while growing up in the southern New Mexico city. There was no thought of danger or risk like he has experienced in more recent years. โ€œThis was a wonderful community and now, I want to get out. […]