A former Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer who is accused of having an illegal relationship with an inmate was released from custody Monday after a court hearing. The former officer, Chevonne Culbreath, was arrested Sept. 17 and charged with criminal sexual penetration and trying to illegally bring contraband into the jail after an inmate reportedly […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Former Drug Policy Alliance director tapped as state dept. head
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Emily Kaltenbach as cabinet secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. In a news release announcing the appointment, Lujan Grisham touted Kaltenbach’s leadership in public policy, health care reform and advocacy. Lujan Grisham said Kaltenbach has a “strong track record of advancing services for older adults, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border
By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (AP) — The politics of immigration look different from the back patio of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing restaurant. That’s where Robert Ardovino sees a Border Patrol horse trailer rumbling across his property on a sweltering summer morning. It’s where a surveillance helicopter traces a line in the sky, […]
Posted inLocal Government
What is a bond anyway?
Just as individuals and families use savings and take on debt to make large purchases, so do local, state and federal governments. While a family buying a new vehicle or a home might look for a car loan or mortgage, governments have a variety of debt-financing options available, each with their own rules and benefits. […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
Dark money group agrees to disclose donors
By Marjorie Childress and Trip Jennings A dark money group that ran political advertising in the weeks before the June primary election and has fought divulging the source of its money and the details of its spending for months will disclose both by next week. News of the settlement with The New Mexico Project came Monday […]
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Councilor aims to curb inappropriate social media posts from official accounts
An Albuquerque city councilor is looking to enforce new social media rules for city employees after posts from the Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) official social media account caught the council’s attention for the second time in as many years. At a meeting Sept. 5, councilors confronted Mayor Tim Keller’s administration about posts one councilor called […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety, Features
Solomon Peña trial postponed following conflict between defendant and attorney
Jury selection in a high-profile criminal case was postponed Monday due to a conflict between defendant Solomon Peña and his attorney. Trial had been set to begin Monday for the former Republican candidate, who is accused of coordinating a series of shootings nearly two years ago that targeted Democratic lawmakers. Peña’s now-former attorney Elizabeth Honce […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government, New Mexico Statewide News
County commissioners to hear presentation on mobile hygiene units
Some Bernalillo County residents may take handwashing, showers and other personal hygiene actions for granted. But those without permanent or reliable housing don’t have as many opportunities to keep up with personal hygiene and therefore can be at risk for a variety of health issues. Some say the answer might be as simple as a […]
Posted inEdgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
39 Pets Find New Homes at Woofstock Pet Adoption event
Nearly 40 pets found homes as the Friends of Estancia Valley Animals hosted Woofstock, a multiagency pet adoption event, Sept. 21 at Edgewood’s Venus Park. The nonprofit has promoted responsible pet ownership through education, low-cost spay and neuter events, and adoption fairs in the Edgewood area for over a decade. Woofstock, Edgewood Animal Control’s annual […]
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New ownership brings new life to the Sandia Bar
With views of its namesake mountains, the Sandia Bar, at 4445 Corrales Road, has officially reopened after an extensive renovation and is welcoming guests under new management. Patrons can enjoy a selection of Corrales-themed cocktails, including The Wagner, the Corrales Cowboy and the Bosque Stroll. Established in 1948 and rooted in the village’s history, Sandia […]