By Bella Davis Calls for justice for a 17-year-old Mescalero Apache boy killed by a sheriff’s deputy in June rang out Sept. 7 as the sun disappeared behind the hills […]
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NM Lawmakers hearing presentations on nuclear waste, uranium and oil and gas
By Danielle Prokop State lawmakers are meeting in Hobbs to tour oil and gas fields, hear presentations on uranium refinement, nuclear waste storage and consider future bills on addressing air […]
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City’s climate action plan aims for a greener future
Ann Simon recalls when her family used to eat most meals outside during Albuquerque summers, whether on a patio or at a park. “I don’t think we’ve done it once […]
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Threats to election workers as November nears detailed at congressional hearing
By Ariana Figueroa WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Administration Committee at a Wednesday hearing argued that legislation to bar people from voting who are not citizens — something already […]
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Local leaders react to presidential debate
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate together on Sept. 10 in Philadelphia. The 90-minute debate was hosted by ABC News […]
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BernCo set to issue bonds for new film studio
A proposed film studio complex could be a boon for the Albuquerque area, Bernalillo County commissioners said at their meeting Tuesday. But they also said they want to make sure […]
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Six bridges damaged in Ruidoso disaster had been awaiting repairs from flood 16 years ago
By Patrick Lohmann In the summer of 2008, Hurricane Dolly made landfall in South Texas, the remnants of which caused a river in Ruidoso to rise far above its banks, […]
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How a dropped bag of Cheetos had ‘world changing’ impact on life in a cave
By Andrew Jeong (c) 2024 , The Washington Post When a recent visitor to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico dropped a bag of Cheetos inside one of the […]
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Trash hike approved by Bernalillo County commissioners
The cost of taking out the trash is going up for residents of unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve a 6.5% increase in residential […]
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Raising your voice: The importance of public comment
Go to any Albuquerque City Council meeting and it may seem like the public comment period is a waste of time. Councilors often use that time to grab a drink […]