By Austin Fisher, Source NM Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman — one of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s top advisors on criminal justice issues — wants New Mexico to focus much of its deterrence efforts on young people. His plans, if approved, would lead to harsher punishment for children and young adults. As the lead […]
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Days of the Mama Lucy Gang and Cowboy Coalition
In 1984 New Mexico voters took a turn to the right, sending more moderates and conservatives of both parties to the Legislature. Back then the parties entertained a greater range of ideas. After voters had spoken, conservatives had a new opportunity take back the House. Rep. Jerry Sandel, a conservative Democrat from Farmington, became the […]
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Super rich appointees, politicos will set policy for ordinary Americans
Billionaires’ and multi-millionaires’ increasing presence in the Senate and in the Trump Administration? Yes, it’s true. First up is Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott’s net worth is near $350 million, making him the richest U. S. senator. He made his money in for-profit healthcare when he was CEO of Columbia/HCA hospitals. Part of his […]
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One million reads and beyond
As editor of City Desk ABQ, I’m proud to announce a major milestone: We’ve received one million reads since the organization launched in January. What that means is even before we hit our one-year anniversary, we’ve delivered to readers a long list of stories they couldn’t find anywhere else. When City Desk launched, the goal […]
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One million reads and beyond
As editor of City Desk ABQ, I’m proud to announce a major milestone: We’ve received one million reads since the organization launched in January. What that means is even before we hit our one-year anniversary, we’ve delivered to readers a long list of stories they couldn’t find anywhere else. When City Desk launched, the goal […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico’s congressional delegation asks feds to wrap up Rio Grande lawsuit
By Austin Fisher, Source NM All five members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are urging the federal government to “quickly resolve” a decade-old lawsuit from Texas over water rights from the Rio Grande. “In times of worsening drought and precipitation out of line with historical patterns, it is imperative that our communities, municipalities, farmers, ranchers, […]
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New Mexico’s congressional delegation asks feds to wrap up Rio Grande lawsuit
By Austin Fisher, Source NM All five members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are urging the federal government to “quickly resolve” a decade-old lawsuit from Texas over water rights from the Rio Grande. “In times of worsening drought and precipitation out of line with historical patterns, it is imperative that our communities, municipalities, farmers, ranchers, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
House Speaker Martínez says New Mexico is already ‘Trump-proof’
By Nash Jones, KUNM With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. In New Mexico, Democrats will maintain control over both chambers of the Legislature and continue to hold every statewide elected office next year. But […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
House Speaker Martínez says New Mexico is already ‘Trump-proof’
By Nash Jones, KUNM With President-elect Trump set to take office in January, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called his state’s Legislature into a special session to protect its policies against Trump’s agenda. In New Mexico, Democrats will maintain control over both chambers of the Legislature and continue to hold every statewide elected office next year. But […]
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City Council to discuss legislative priorities
With the state’s legislative session set to start in about two months, the Albuquerque City Council is preparing its priorities for state lawmakers and is expected to discuss what will make the cut during Monday’s meeting. Councilors discussed the resolution for the council’s legislative agenda during the Nov. 4 meeting but deferred it for further […]