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See which legislative races are close, which are lopsided based on fundraising data

This story is republished from Source NM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. BY PATRICK LOHMANN / Source NM Two long-time Gallup lawmakers and one from Elephant Butte have the most money to spend in the New Mexico Legislature as they and their […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

New Mexico reaches settlement in 2017 wage-theft complaint after prolonged legal battle

By ASSOCIATED PRESS / SANTA FE, N.M. New Mexico labor regulators on Tuesday announced a legal settlement that resolves longstanding accusations of unpaid wages against a restaurant business in northwestern New Mexico. The Workforce Solutions Department said in a news release that 505 Burgers Farmington LLC has agreed to pay out $100,000 to resolve claims […]

Posted inBusiness, Economy & Workers, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Location for Doña Ana Co. reproductive health center expected to be announced next month

This story is republished from Source NM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. BY LEAH ROMERO / Source NM The location for New Mexico’s $10 million reproductive health clinic in Doña Ana is slowly getting closer to a public announcement.  Dr. Eve Espey, […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Torrance County to vote on extending ICE prison contract

By Austin Fisher / Source NM Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract

Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque

Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract

Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque

Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here’s what’s next

By ASSOCIATED PRESS / WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences: whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. In addition to establishing a potentially historic ruling about the scope of presidential power, […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Westside Albuquerque

Missed deadlines lead to $11.5M veto, upending plans for UNM public health school

BY: Austin Fisher / Source NM New Mexico’s flagship research university missed two deadlines to ask for state money to establish an accredited school of public health within the next year to deal with infectious disease pandemics. The lapse means the UNM Health Sciences Center will not receive $11.5 million for the school, placing in limbo […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

County Fire Chief Submits Plan to Improve Response Times

Honors and annual reports were on the table at the Sandoval County Commission meeting on April 10. Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus and Chief Deputy Officer Allen Mills took the lead at the meeting by handing out awards and promotions to law enforcement personnel and presenting their 2023 annual report to the commission.  Highlights […]