By Damon Scott Members of Albuquerque’s large and vocal bicycling community are excited this week about a bill that’s successfully made its way to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham before the 2025 legislative session comes to a close Saturday. Senate Bill 73, also known as the Idaho Stop bill, was voted through the […]
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Supporters eye finish line for Idaho Stop bicycling bill
By Damon Scott Members of Albuquerque’s large and vocal bicycling community are excited this week about a bill that’s successfully made its way to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham before the 2025 legislative session comes to a close Saturday. Senate Bill 73, also known as the Idaho Stop bill, was voted through the […]
Possible measles exposures in Guadalupe, Valencia counties
This post was originally published on this site The New Mexico Department of Health warned that a Texas traveler who had measles was in Guadalupe and Valencia counties earlier this month, giving the opportunity for exposure to the highly infectious disease. The public locations with possible measles exposures in New Mexico from the Texas traveler […]
Advocates sound alarm after ICE ‘disappears’ 48 NM residents
A coalition of immigrants’ rights advocates submitted a formal complaint with the United States Department of Homeland Security over what they called the “disappearance” of 48 New Mexico residents. The advocates said that this made it critical for the legislature to pass legislation barring governments from entering into contracts with the federal government to detain […]
Commission salutes women who run the show and Sandoval County
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Commission honored women’s achievements during a proclamation ceremony on March 12, celebrating Women’s History Month. The official resolution highlighted the critical roles women have played in shaping the county and nation. Commissioner Katherine Bruch noted that women currently represent 45% of county staff, 60% of elected officials and over […]
Big-I bridges to close over weekend
Drivers who normally go through the Big-I Interchange at night will need to make changes through Sunday and Monday. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is conducting inspections of bridges that link I-25 and I-40. The work will require the closure of one bridge at 9 p.m. each night, through 5 the next morning. […]
Big-I bridges to close over weekend
Drivers who normally go through the Big-I Interchange at night will need to make changes through Sunday and Monday. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is conducting inspections of bridges that link I-25 and I-40. The work will require the closure of one bridge at 9 p.m. each night, through 5 the next morning. […]
Sandoval County groups protest Musk and Trump policies at Tesla showroom
By Kevin Hendricks Two Sandoval County groups combined forces on March 13 to hold a peaceful protest outside the Tesla showroom on Santa Ana Pueblo. The Democratic Party of Sandoval County and Sandoval County Indivisible organized the demonstration, which included over 100 people voicing their displeasure with Tesla CEO Elon Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) […]
Sandoval County celebrates 122nd birthday
By Kevin Hendricks Happy birthday, Sandoval County. Sandoval County was founded on March 10, 1903. 122 years later, elected officials, first responders, county residents and employees gathered at the Sandoval County Administration Building in Bernalillo to celebrate. Sandoval County Commission Chair Michael Meek kicked off the festivities. “Thank you so much for celebrating a great […]
Prospects dim for behavioral health Medicaid waiver bill
Legislation designed to get the ball rolling on a state-sanctioned, but mostly federally-funded, behavioral health Medicaid waiver program for those at risk of institutionalization and jail appears to be in jeopardy. Supporters of House Bill 70 want to establish the behavioral health waiver in a similar fashion as the current developmental disability waiver, which has […]