By Morgan Lee, Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico man pleaded no contest Monday to reduced charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the shooting of a Native American activist during demonstrations about abandoned plans to reinstall a statue of a Spanish conquistador. Ryan David Martinez skuttled his […]
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Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Former LFC chair John Arthur Smith dies
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 Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Longtime powerful state senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat who wielded a large amount of power around […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Former LFC chair John Arthur Smith dies
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 Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report Longtime powerful state senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat who wielded a large amount of power around […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo to tackle housing during next meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]
Posted inLocal Government
BernCo to tackle housing during next meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider making affordable housing part of their top legislative priorities for the 2025 session. They’ll look over a proposed administrative resolution that pushes state lawmakers to provide a financial boost toward local efforts to bolster the housing supply. The resolution specifically requests the Legislature appropriate $100 million for Housing New […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy
Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy
Is Marble Brewery closing after 16 years?
Beer lovers are on edge this week amid rumors that one of Albuquerque’s most popular and longest-running breweries — Marble Brewery — may be closing. Online forums and social media posts are swirling with different possibilities: the owners are looking for a buyer; bankruptcy is on the horizon; employees were recently given a 60-day notice. […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Power restored after hot air balloon hits power line
Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM) reported Monday morning a power outage impacting more than 12,000 customers in Albuquerque after a hot air balloon hit a power line near Midtown. Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta spokesperson Tom Garrity said the incident happened at 2204 Menaul Boulevard NE, near Stripes Burrito Co. The pilot was flying solo […]