By Andrea Vasquez The town of Estancia is planning another trip to Washington, D.C., for funding purposes. Mayor Nathan Dial confirmed that Estancia is considering a trip to the nation’s capitol to secure funding for one of the town’s new “big ticket item” project. The project will include a park, pond and pool, with a […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Inside New Mexico’s first diversion program for people who aren’t competent to stand trial
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth James Ketcherside approached the bushes behind the Las Cruces fire station where the woman had been spending nights, bracing for resistance but determined to try. She’d been on the streets for months, since a fight with her husband that ended in her arrest and expulsion from the family […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Inside New Mexico’s first diversion program for people who aren’t competent to stand trial
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth James Ketcherside approached the bushes behind the Las Cruces fire station where the woman had been spending nights, bracing for resistance but determined to try. She’d been on the streets for months, since a fight with her husband that ended in her arrest and expulsion from the family […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Bipartisan wildfire preparedness bill takes stab at looming insurance crisis
By Bryce Dix, KUNM The fire insurance industry faces mounting financial risks as New Mexico experiences more frequent and intense heat waves – triggering massive wildfires. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Senate Conservation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that takes aim at skyrocketing premiums or policy cancellations by proactivelyplanning for future fires. Overall, large swaths […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Bipartisan wildfire preparedness bill takes stab at looming insurance crisis
By Bryce Dix, KUNM The fire insurance industry faces mounting financial risks as New Mexico experiences more frequent and intense heat waves – triggering massive wildfires. On Tuesday, lawmakers on the Senate Conservation Committee unanimously advanced a bill that takes aim at skyrocketing premiums or policy cancellations by proactivelyplanning for future fires. Overall, large swaths […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Gov.
Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico State Gov.
Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Former county economic development manager first to announce run for mayor
With about nine months until Albuquerque’s municipal election, the first official candidate emerged Tuesday morning. Mayling Armijo, the executive director of a nonprofit business lending organization, announced her run for Albuquerque mayor Tuesday. She told City Desk ABQ that she decided to run to challenge Mayor Tim Keller, who has said he would seek a […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Former county economic development manager first to announce run for mayor
With about nine months until Albuquerque’s municipal election, the first official candidate emerged Tuesday morning. Mayling Armijo, the executive director of a nonprofit business lending organization, announced her run for Albuquerque mayor Tuesday. She told City Desk ABQ that she decided to run to challenge Mayor Tim Keller, who has said he would seek a […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Judge rules 180-day school year invalid
By Nicole Maxwell A New Mexico district court judge ruled the Public Education Department’s mandate that schools must adhere to a 180-day school year is invalid. Fifth Judicial District Judge Dustin Hunter ruled Monday that the PED’s 180-day minimum school year conflicted with preceding statutes that repealed the 180-day school year in favor of a […]