As the first presidential debate of the 2024 election year concluded, City Desk ABQ watched how politicians in New Mexico reacted. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich shared “Trump is not the […]
New Mexico Statewide News
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
Judge to weigh request to dismiss Alec Baldwin shooting case for damage to evidence during testing
A New Mexico judge plans to rule Friday on a request to dismiss the sole charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer over concerns the FBI […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Syndicated
New Mexico joins nation-wide challenge to protect and restore water resources
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to […]
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Bernalillo Council Finalizes Top Five Wish List
The Bernalillo Town Council this week unanimously approved the top five ranked projects for the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), with an estimated cost of $31.95 million. At the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
The ‘30,000-foot’ Timeline for the New Emergency Call Center
The Sandoval County Regional Emergency Communication Center (SCRECC) Board held a work-study session June 25 in preparation for a presentation to the Sandoval County Commission. The board discussed the transition […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Uncategorized
Here come the ads! GOP reserves $2M in ABQ TV ads for election
New Mexico’s second congressional district is one of the most hotly contested races in the country, and Republicans are already spending big to reserve coveted local TV ad space. A […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Statewide News, NM State Gov.
NM governor shares draft proposal for forced mental health treatment
By AUSTIN FISHER More details are emerging about the changes to state law being proposed by New Mexico’s governor for a special legislative session planned in July. Two high-ranking members […]
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Rainstorms over NM pose flood threats again in wildfire burn scars
By DANIELLE PROKOP New Mexicans in the northern and southern parts of the state scorched by recent wildfires remain at risk for potentially intense flash flooding from storms Wednesday and Thursday. […]
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NM authorities dispel rumors of looting during the South Fork and Salt fires
By AUSTIN FISHER As thousands of people go back to their homes in the Village of Ruidoso, authorities say they are clearing out neighborhoods where there has been significant damage from […]
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Gov. Lujan Grisham, who pushed her own gun health orders, weighs in on Surgeon General’s gun health crisis declaration
On Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a national public health crisis. While that federal declaration carries no immediate effects, it does echo a similar order […]