By Andrea Vasquez A proposed bill, HB9, is currently facing opposition due to concerns about its negative impacts on local communities, especially the Town of Estancia and elsewhere in Torrance County. The Immigrant Safety Act aims to prevent state and local governments from participating in detention agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
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New Mexico Faces Flu and Measles Outbreaks
By Jesse Jones At recent Corrales Village Council meetings, Deputy Fire Chief Tanya Lattin warned New Mexico is facing its worst flu season since 2009, mirroring national trends. A measles outbreak was declared in Lea County, raising concerns among health officials. Lattin urged Corraleños to take precautions against both highly contagious illnesses. Mayor James Fahey, […]
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Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
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Keller vows to kill funding shift from the Rail Trail to Westside sports complex
Mayor Tim Keller said he would veto the City Council’s decision to move funding from a high-profile, multi-use trail project to a planned sports complex project on the Westside after a group of Albuquerque residents pleaded with city councilors Wednesday night to reconsider. The City Council approved the move during their Feb. 3 meeting. Councilors […]
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Could Learning Torrance County History Stop Youth From Leaving the Area After Graduation?
By Hannah Grover Estancia Municipal and Mountainair Public school districts high school students may be required to learn Torrance County history in the future. SB 314 would provide the school districts with $250,000 to develop a curriculum for Torrance County history. The curriculum would encompass history from pre-Colonial times through the modern era. Javier Sánchez, […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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PNM Plans to Shut Off Power During High Winds
By Hannah Grover East Mountains residents who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) may see an increase in power outages going forward. PNM announced on Feb. 17 plans to shut off electricity in areas with higher fire risks during high winds. These public safety power shutoffs are intended to reduce […]
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Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]
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Measure would erase eviction records after five years
Eviction rates in many U.S. cities spiked after pandemic-era protections such as moratoriums and rental assistance expired. In some cities, the jump was as high as 50% compared to pre-pandemic rates. But while Albuquerque fared better than average — according to the Princeton University Eviction Lab — there were still 778 eviction filings last month […]