By Nash Jones, KUNM State Sen. Craig Brandt has represented District 40 for over a decade and serves as the minority whip for the Republican Party. The longtime legislator in the Rio Rancho-area red district is facing a challenge this election from Democratic newcomer Amina Everett, who is running as a candidate for change. Brandt […]
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Mayor Hull looks back on how Rio Rancho has changed in the last decade
Submitted by Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull My 2024 State of the City Report marks my 11th time updating the City Council and community members. Because this is my 11th report, I wanted to take a few moments to reflect on how far the City has come during the past decade. I gave my first […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Public Education Commissioners are on the ballot. Here’s what to know
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Voters in five counties across New Mexico may see an unfamiliar race on their ballots: public education commissioners are up for election across the state, including a competitive race on Albuquerque’s west side. That’s because the Public Education Commission manages schools most kids don’t attend. The commission is a 10-person […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico Public Education Commissioners are on the ballot. Here’s what to know
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM Voters in five counties across New Mexico may see an unfamiliar race on their ballots: public education commissioners are up for election across the state, including a competitive race on Albuquerque’s west side. That’s because the Public Education Commission manages schools most kids don’t attend. The commission is a 10-person […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Government
Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
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Albuquerque Community Safety subject of Harvard case study
Albuquerque’s search for a better way of handling crises on its streets has drawn the attention of Harvard Business School. The organization recently studied the creation of Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS), a third plank in the city’s emergency response strategy, along with the police and fire departments. That examination resulted in a new case study […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Letter to the Editor: Politician Selling Out Veterans and Legislation to Donors?
Submitted by Charles Goodmacher Mr. Frank Smith is an honest man running a straightforward campaign for the NM House of Representatives, District 23. Smith’s theme is “Bridging Divides / Building a United New Mexico.” His opponent, unfortunately, puts party politics and big dollar donors first. New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate among Veterans […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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Trump expected to visit Albuquerque Thursday
Former President Donald Trump will visit Albuquerque on Thursday, according to the Republican Party of New Mexico. The Republican Party of New Mexico announced Sunday on X — formerly known as Twitter — that Trump will campaign in Albuquerque on Thursday at noon but a location has not been released. Ash Soular, a spokesperson for […]
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‘I formally apologize’: Biden condemns U.S. Indian boarding schools
By Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz, The Washington Post (c) 2024 GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY – President Joe Biden apologized to Native Americans on Friday for the U.S. government’s role in creating and operating Indian boarding schools that for 150 years aimed to assimilate Native children by taking them from their families and erasing their languages and […]