By Jesse Jones On a freezing January night in Bernalillo, two people experiencing homelessness were found dead in a tent in the arroyo behind the Denny’s on U.S. 550 — a grim reminder that Sandoval County isn’t immune from experiencing one of the state’s biggest challenges. Despite rapid population growth, Sandoval County lacks shelters and […]
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NM measles cases tick up to 43
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Westside Albuquerque
Sandoval County Entities Set to Receive $42.8M in Capital Outlay
By Hannah Grover Local governments and entities in Sandoval County are set to receive approximately $42.8 million in capital outlay funding this year. Capital outlay is awarded through legislation on a yearly basis and assists local governments and other entities with projects such as infrastructure and construction. Local governments and other entities request these capital […]
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Current, former CDC staff warn against slashing support to local public health departments
By Jess Mador, WABE and KFF Health News On a sunny weekday in Atlanta, a small crowd of people gathered for a rally outside of a labor union headquarters building. The event, put together by Atlanta-area Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, was attended mostly by union members and recently fired federal workers, including Ryan Sloane. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Statewide News
Bill paving the way for low-income utility rates awaits governor’s signature
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Statewide News
Bill increasing royalty rates on top producing oil and gas leases heads to governor’s desk
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Posted inCourts & Justice, Housing & Homelessness, Westside Albuquerque
11-year-old in custody for role in the murder of Corrales cyclist
By Kevin Hendricks Police arrested another minor who is accused of intentionally crashing a stolen car into and killing a 63-year-old Corrales man who was riding his bike last summer in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department announced Tuesday that an 11-year-old is in custody for his role in the murder of Scott Habermehl, a longtime […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Statewide News
Possible measles exposures in Guadalupe, Valencia counties
The New Mexico Department of Health warned that a Texas traveler who had measles was in Guadalupe and Valencia counties earlier this month, giving the opportunity for exposure to the highly infectious disease. The public locations with possible measles exposures in New Mexico from the Texas traveler are as follows: Saturday, March 8, from 2–4:30 […]
Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Housing & Homelessness
Trump looks to save coal, what could that mean for New Mexico
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Teenager arrested for hit-and-run that killed Corrales man
By Kevin Hendricks A 13-year-old boy was arrested Monday and charged with murder in connection with the death of a Corrales man who was intentionally struck by a stolen car while riding his bicycle to work last year. Two other minors, ages 11 and 15, are also accused of involvement in the crash that killed […]