Two of Bernalillo County’s former top cops are seeking seats at the Roundhouse in November, despite being named in a federal indictment as key players in a gunrunning scheme that allowed gun store owners to buy illegal weapons. Manny Gonzales, a former Democrat and former Bernalillo County Sheriff, is running in the primaries for a […]
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Officials who flagged asbestos dangers at Gateway Center told to stay home, given sick leave as city fined by state
At least two senior officials who raised concerns about the city’s mishandling of asbestos exposure during the construction of the Gibson Health Hub were threatened with reassignment and then quietly placed on sick leave. Both officials were made unavailable to answer questions from the city council and others about the administration’s actions that resulted in […]
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City charter changes could create chaos
Proposed changes to the city’s charter have stirred up an old-time controversy. Several Albuquerque city councilors are asking for a slew of changes to the city’s charter that would go to the voters. The stack of charter amendment proposals will be debated at their May 20 regular meeting. If approved, the changes will go to […]
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Fees for fun things in ABQ won’t be raised
Albuquerque City Councilors have dropped proposed fee increases from Mayor Tim Keller’s draft budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. At the May 16 Committee of the Whole meeting, members voted to make a few changes to Keller’s $1.4 billion budget. Among the amendments was allocating an additional $250,000 for the ABQ BioPark, eliminating the need for […]
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UNM Hospital nurse adopts baby from the NICU
This community content was provided by UNM Health Sciences. Learn more at https://hsc.unm.edu/news/ By Nicole San Roman and Tom Szymanski, UNM Health Sciences | Many nurses describe the job they do every day as a calling. But for one nurse at The University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital, her life’s calling came the day she […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Federal agency takes control of investigation of fiery train derailment in New Mexico
ASSOCIATED PRESS The Federal Railroad Administration is now leading the investigation of last month’s fiery train derailment in New Mexico. National Transportation Safety Board officials said Thursday that the FRA will determine the probable cause of the April 26 derailment. NTSB investigators have examined the track and derailed tank cars and will focus on the […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer
By MORGAN LEE / Associated Press A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a virtual court hearing Friday. The indictment in January charged Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, at a movie ranch on […]
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A Lakota student’s feather plume was cut off her cap during commencement at Farmington High School
ASSOCIATED PRESS A Lakota student’s traditional feather plume was cut off her graduation cap during her high school commencement ceremony this week in northwestern New Mexico. It was during the national anthem Monday night when Farmington High School faculty members approached the student, Genesis White Bull, and confiscated her cap, the Tri-City Record reported. The top […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
How to Vote
The content on this page is provided courtesy of the New Mexico secretary of state. Do I need to present identification when I vote? You do not have to present identification to vote in a statewide election. When registering for the first time in New Mexico, you must submit a copy of (1) a current […]
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Wildfire Potential ‘Above Normal’ Through Much of NM’s Central Mountains This Summer
Forecasters with the National Interagency Fire Center are expecting wildfire risk to be above normal for much of the state this summer, citing ongoing drought and a potential transition this summer from El Niño to La Niña conditions. Significant wildfires are burning in Mexico and Canada. Several small fires have started and burned so far this year in New Mexico, though […]
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