Bernalillo County’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center is scheduled to open for patients later this month, with a ribbon cutting set for June 14. “It’s a major milestone in the evolution of the Bernalillo County and University of New Mexico Hospital efforts to address behavioral health challenges and provide a continuum of care,” said Julie Morgas […]
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Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Westside Albuquerque
US gas prices are falling
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That’s down about 9 cents from a week ago — marking the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico again ranks at the bottom for child wellbeing
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 Susan Dunlap New Mexico continues to rank at the bottom of the country for child well-being, with a score of 50th and also at […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Westside Albuquerque
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
By RANDALL CHASE, CLAUDIA LAUER, MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, COLLEEN LONG and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER / Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Fight over constitutional provisions to guard against oil, gas pollution moves ahead in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN A New Mexico judge cleared the way Monday for a landmark lawsuit to proceed that alleges the state has failed to meet its constitutional obligations for protecting against oil and gas pollution. Environmental groups and Native Americans who live near oil wells in the No. 2 producing state in the […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News
Alzheimer’s drug that can slow disease gets backing from FDA advisers
This story is republished from Associated Press as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in news coverage that matters to New Mexico. By MATTHEW PERRONE / ASSOCIATED PRESS A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval […]
Posted inLocal Government
WHAT TO EXPECT: Grants, childcare, contamination study on county commission agenda
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Bernalillo County commissioners will consider taking steps to secure more than $23 million in state money that is intended for capital improvements and was approved by the New Mexico Legislature in the session earlier this year. Commissioners are asked to approve a resolution placing the money into the county’s […]
Posted inLocal Government
Who will be the next county manager?
Five people are in the running to become Bernalillo County’s next manager. County commissioners will meet in a closed session Tuesday afternoon to discuss how the finalists fared in interviews and then they will vote that evening during their regularly scheduled meeting to select the top three. The County Manager Search Committee selected Cindy Chavez, […]
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What will become of The Epoch Times with its chief financial officer accused of money laundering?
By DAVID BAUDER / ASSOCIATED PRESS The arrest of an executive at The Epoch Times in a money-laundering scheme this week has drawn attention to a media outlet that has lived largely in the shadows since its founding in 2000 and a transformation during the Trump administration. Federal prosecutors in New York charged Weidong “Bill” Guan of […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
PHOTOS: Albuquerque Pride Parade
Thousands lined the streets of Nob Hill Saturday morning as revelers decked in rainbows and costumes marched down Central Avenue for the annual Albuquerque Pride Parade. (Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ)
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