Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. In a ruling Thursday, state District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer stood by her […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexico on Election Day

By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and five third-party candidates will compete for New Mexico’s five electoral votes, but the most competitive race on the ballot will likely be a U.S. House race that could determine control of the narrowly divided chamber. New Mexico was once one of […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Mexico on Election Day

By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and five third-party candidates will compete for New Mexico’s five electoral votes, but the most competitive race on the ballot will likely be a U.S. House race that could determine control of the narrowly divided chamber. New Mexico was once one of […]

City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects

A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week.  During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]

City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects

A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week.  During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]

Posted inLocal Government

In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride

Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]

Posted inLocal Government

In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride

Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque

In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque

In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Pueblos

Life in the International District comes with extra challenges

Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries.  For those on fixed incomes living […]