By Jacob Bogage · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have begun floating proposals to boost federal revenue and slash spending so their plans for major tax cuts and new security spending won’t further explode the $36.2 trillion national debt. That historic tide of red ink is raising concerns […]
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New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department seeks $1M to reactivate key division
By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico A 2025 budget proposal aims to revive a division of state government aimed at providing community-based and caregiver-based services to New Mexicans who fall just outside of Medicaid eligibility. In the Aging and Long-Term Services Department’s roughly $5.7 million budget request for next year, $1 million is intended to […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department seeks $1M to reactivate key division
By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico A 2025 budget proposal aims to revive a division of state government aimed at providing community-based and caregiver-based services to New Mexicans who fall just outside of Medicaid eligibility. In the Aging and Long-Term Services Department’s roughly $5.7 million budget request for next year, $1 million is intended to […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government
Downtown MainStreet reports bustling year for growers’ market, art events
Downtown sometimes gets a bad rap, but a premier growers’ market and a slew of art events remained undeniable bright spots in 2024. Some of the most well-known attractions are headed up by the Downtown ABQ MainStreet initiative — a community redevelopment nonprofit that’s been in operation since 2008. The initiative includes the Downtown Albuquerque […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy, Local Government
Downtown MainStreet reports bustling year for growers’ market, art events
Downtown sometimes gets a bad rap, but a premier growers’ market and a slew of art events remained undeniable bright spots in 2024. Some of the most well-known attractions are headed up by the Downtown ABQ MainStreet initiative — a community redevelopment nonprofit that’s been in operation since 2008. The initiative includes the Downtown Albuquerque […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Governor appoints former state senator to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state. […]
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Governor appoints former state senator to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state. […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
PNM seeks to add new carbon-free resources
The state’s largest electric utility is asking developers to pitch projects that could help it meet the goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) announced a request for proposals on Tuesday. The projects selected will begin providing electricity to customers from 2029 to 2032. PNM plans to […]
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Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval […]
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Get a discounted and safe ride home on NYE
The New Year’s Eve is among the deadliest on roads, as the number of alcohol-impaired drivers tends to spike. The National Safety Council estimates 179 people may die on U.S. roads this New Year’s Day holiday period. The “Take a Ride on Us” program aims to reduce those numbers by offering an alternative. Bernalillo, Sandoval […]