Governors of states that have implemented clean vehicle programs, such as New Mexico’s Advanced Clean Cars rule, are banding together following a U.S. Senate vote this week. The Senate voted 51-44 this week to overturn a waiver that allowed the State of California to set air pollution standards for vehicles that are stricter than the […]
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Housing and hotel to go before BernCo board
Bernalillo County Commissioners have housing on their minds. Commissioners are considering a pair of bond issues that would pave the way for the construction and renovation of almost 300 new housing units. The West Mesa Ridge A project would consist of 128 units of affordable housing, providing homes for about 448 people, according to the […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico invests $25 million to boost quantum technology innovation
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Strategy, Science and Technology is allocating $25 million to establish a quantum venture studio and physical space aimed at accelerating quantum technology innovation and commercialization. The funding, appropriated during the 2025 legislative session, aims to increase quantum industry activity in New Mexico and lay the groundwork for […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
ABQ RIDE Summer Resource Fair set for this week
The second of eight installments of ABQ RIDE’s Summer Resource Fair series is set for Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alvarado Transportation Center. This is the second straight year ABQ RIDE has offered these events, which aim to provide the public with “info on the go” as they utilize the transit hub in […]
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Four more measles cases reported in Sandoval County
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported four additional measles cases in Sandoval County, bringing the county total to six and the statewide count to 78. This outbreak is described by Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer, as “the largest New Mexico has seen in many years.” The new cases include an […]
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Former clerk targeted for removal by commission hits back with complaint against commissioner
Deputy Bernalillo County Treasurer Linda Stover has gone on the offensive in her ongoing debate with the Board of County Commissioners over whether she had the right to take her job. Stover was hired by county treasurer Tim Eichenberg and started work Jan. 1. Her term as county clerk had expired the previous day. Stover […]
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Fun is open, business is not
With the arrival of Memorial Day comes a slowdown in public services, as many agencies give their employees the day off, with some exceptions. The City of Albuquerque will have all essential services operational, as well as some recreation and entertainment venues. Monday is opening day for city-owned outdoor swimming pools, and indoor pools will […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
New Mexico Republican party praises ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
While all three of New Mexico’s representatives, all Democrats, voted against President Donald Trump’s domestic policy megabill, dubbed the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” local Republicans were showing support for the reform package that “puts Americans first.” U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Teresa Leger Fernández, Gabe Vasquez and every other House Democrat voted against the bill. Stansbury voted […]
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New Mexico health officials urge early measles vaccines for children in outbreak counties
This story was originally published by Source NM. By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Top state health officials on Thursday recommended parents seek an early dose of the measles vaccine for very young children residing in New Mexico counties where measles is actively spreading or traveling to places with high case counts, such as Texas. Standard […]