New Mexico Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan on Thursday denounced their Republican Senate colleagues for voting down an amendment that would require the U.S. Department of Justice to release all its files on alleged child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 51-49 to table a proposed amendment to the […]
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Tijeras to host final summer concert Saturday
The Village of Tijeras will present its final summer concert of the season Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Luis Garcia Park & Veterans Memorial. The free outdoor event will feature live music by Misdemeaner and will include food and beverages for attendees. Rock Canyon Hard Cider will sponsor a beer tent at the […]
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Trump administration withholding $410 billion in federal funds, Democratic lawmakers say
The Trump administration is illegally withholding more than $410 billion in federal funding from communities nationwide, according to an updated tracker released by Democratic lawmakers that chronicles what they call an unprecedented assault on congressional spending authority. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., said that President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ […]
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New Mexico politicians push for completion of tribal water rights
By Lauren Lifke New Mexico’s congressional delegation has called for Senate and House leaders to take steps toward completing tribal water settlements. The U.S. pursues a policy of settling tribal water rights disputes whenever possible, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The settlements are intended to help secure tribal rights to historic land, as […]
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New Mexico leaders outraged by Supreme Court’s racial profiling ruling
Members of Congress and the top prosecutor in New Mexico are condemning a U.S. Supreme Court decision that at least temporarily allows immigration officials to stop individuals based on what critics say is racial profiling. The 6-3 decision announced on Monday granted the federal government’s request to pause a lower court ruling that limited when […]
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Trump orders states to reinstate cash bonds for criminals. Forcing New Mexico to do that isn’t quite that easy.
The growing push by Republicans to roll back limits on when courts can require criminal suspects to pay to get out of jail while awaiting trial could put New Mexico on a collision course with the federal government. On Aug. 25, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. Attorney General and White […]
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East Mountains resident receives Library of Congress grant to document New Mexico cultural traditions
A Sandia Park resident has received a prestigious grant from the Library of Congress to document traditional New Mexican dances and cultural practices, many of which she recorded in the East Mountains area. Yvette Cohn Stoor was awarded a Community Collections Grant for her project “Sustaining and Reclaiming Cultural Danzas: Los Matechines Y Los Comanchitos,” […]
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State inspectors find needles, blood, and chemical exposure at PresNow Clinic
PresNow, a 24/7 urgent and emergency care provider in Albuquerque, is facing penalties for workplace safety violations after state inspectors reportedly found multiple serious health violations that put employees at risk. The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau recently issued three citations to PresNow’s Paseo del Norte location for serious violations. Regulators […]
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Edgewood seeks performers for community talent show
The city of Edgewood is accepting audition videos for “Edgewood’s Got Talent,” a community talent showcase that will be held during Summer Fest on Sept. 20. Performers in music, comedy, juggling, magic and poetry are encouraged to submit videos showcasing their abilities. Audition videos must be between two and four minutes long, suitable for all […]
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Bernalillo County officials rescue 27 animals in hoarding case
By Lauren Lifke Bernalillo County officials removed 25 dogs and two cats from a South Valley home on Thursday after Bernalillo County Fire Rescue found them in poor condition, according to a news release. On Aug. 25, BCFR saw dogs in poor condition while responding to a medical call, and they contacted Bernalillo County Animal […]