Even though 140 absentee ballots were mailed in October without a return address, Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo said the missing labels did not impact validity, and counting them was no issue. They were inspected with enough time to be returned before Nov. 5. The voting centers in Torrance County closed at 7 p.m., and […]
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Several fresh faces join New Mexico House leadership
By Nash Jones, KUNM Following internal elections over the weekend, the leadership of the New Mexico House come January is mostly set. While some leaders are returning to their posts on both sides of the aisle, most will be new to their roles. With Democrats maintaining their majority in the state Legislature, ceding only a […]
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Several fresh faces join New Mexico House leadership
By Nash Jones, KUNM Following internal elections over the weekend, the leadership of the New Mexico House come January is mostly set. While some leaders are returning to their posts on both sides of the aisle, most will be new to their roles. With Democrats maintaining their majority in the state Legislature, ceding only a […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Biden seeking an additional $1.5 billion for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM President Joe Biden’s last-ditch effort to adequately fund the country’s natural disaster response includes an additional $1.5 billion for victims of New Mexico’s largest-ever wildfire, according to a letter his office released today. If Congress approves his request, that would bring the total compensation awarded to $5.45 billion, which is more than half the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Biden seeking an additional $1.5 billion for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM President Joe Biden’s last-ditch effort to adequately fund the country’s natural disaster response includes an additional $1.5 billion for victims of New Mexico’s largest-ever wildfire, according to a letter his office released today. If Congress approves his request, that would bring the total compensation awarded to $5.45 billion, which is more than half the […]
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City Council asks administration to stop sidestepping questions
An Albuquerque city councilor’s proposal to require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration passed nearly unanimously, but with changes that significantly lessened its impact. During Monday’s City Council meeting, councilors passed a proposal 7-2 requiring Keller’s administration to answer councilors’ questions in writing as part of the administration question-and-answer period at council meetings. Keller […]
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City Council asks administration to stop sidestepping questions
An Albuquerque city councilor’s proposal to require more accountability from Mayor Tim Keller’s administration passed nearly unanimously, but with changes that significantly lessened its impact. During Monday’s City Council meeting, councilors passed a proposal 7-2 requiring Keller’s administration to answer councilors’ questions in writing as part of the administration question-and-answer period at council meetings. Keller […]
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City Council approves new social media policy in response to posts from APD spokesperson
Albuquerque city councilors approved a new social media policy for city employees Monday night after they called out the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) multiple times for controversial social media posts. The proposal for the new policy, sponsored by Councilor Renée Grout, passed on an 8-1 vote. YES: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, […]
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City Council approves new social media policy in response to posts from APD spokesperson
Albuquerque city councilors approved a new social media policy for city employees Monday night after they called out the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) multiple times for controversial social media posts. The proposal for the new policy, sponsored by Councilor Renée Grout, passed on an 8-1 vote. YES: Joaquín Baca, Brook Bassan, Dan Champine, Renée Grout, […]
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County Commission Roundup
The Sandoval County Commission covered a hodgepodge of topics in the jam-packed Nov. 13 meeting, including setting its 2025 legislative agenda about the county’s evolving needs and hearing updates from the County Assessor and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC). With only one meeting scheduled in November and December, the commissioners tackled a packed agenda. […]