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 […]
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New Mexico treasurer urges Supreme Court to strike down Trump tariffs
New Mexico Treasurer Laura Montoya is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that found President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries to be unlawful uses of executive power. “Though he may falsely believe he’s above the law, the courts and the Constitution say otherwise. The Supreme Court must uphold the lower […]
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NM senators call out Trump administration’s targeting of DACA recipients
By Lauren Lifke Nearly 40 Senate Democrats, including Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), signed a letter last week calling out the Trump administration’s targeting of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in its move to increase deportation. The DACA program, implemented more than a decade ago, allows for some immigrants who […]
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Tijeras to host East Mountain Celebration Car Show
The Village of Tijeras will host the 2025 East Mountain Celebration Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center. The event will take place at 15 La Madera Road in Sandia Park, according to an announcement on the village’s website. Registration is limited to 25 cars […]
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Highway 60 lane resealing project to begin next week in Mountainair
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin resealing lanes on U.S. Highway 60 through Mountainair starting Sept. 15, Mayor Peter Nieto announced. The project, being carried out by NMDOT and a subcontractor, will require detours and traffic diversions through side streets while the sealing treatment cures, according to Nieto’s announcement. “We kindly ask all […]