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 Hannah Grover / New Mexico Political Report The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule Friday to designate two types of PFAS chemicals […]
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NM receives $156M to boost access to solar
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 Hannah Grover / New Mexico Political Report New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract
Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Torrance County to Vote on Extending ICE Prison Contract
Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county government and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Courts, Justice & Safety
APD officer hits pedestrian while chasing carjacking suspect
An Albuquerque Police officer struck a pedestrian during a high-speed chase involving a carjacking suspect. Around 2 pm, APD officers responded to an armed carjacking at 8100 San Joaquin Ave. Police say the suspect tried to steal one person’s vehicle and then took another person’s vehicle at gunpoint. Officers in the Southeast Area Command responded […]
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Barelas Park event to promote city summer programs
Spring has sprung, and city leaders want community members to come out and celebrate the return of warm weather while learning about the city’s summer programs for kids. Saturday’s Spring into Summer event will include music, food trucks, games and animals in need of homes. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April […]
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WHAT TO EXPECT: Commissioners try to revisit controversial process to hire county manager
If at first you don’t succeed — try again. Bernalillo County Commissioners Steven Michael Quezada and Walt Benson will try to get a controversial resolution on the agenda for the commission’s Tuesday meeting to allow it to revisit the process to hire a county manager. The two commissioners will need some help from their colleagues […]
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CNM partners with State Police to Solve cold cases
The Central New Mexico Community College Criminal Justice program is collaborating with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) to solve cold cases. The new Cold Case Collaborative course will launch at the end of April. The course was developed in partnership with the NMSP to provide students with real-world experience and to help serve communities […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Jobs, Workers & Economy
Sandia researchers look at ways to store hydrogen underground
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 Hannah Grover / New Mexico Political Report As the world looks to decarbonize, governments are promoting hydrogen, a somewhat controversial energy source, as […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
Progressives going after incumbents in hot Democratic primaries
This story is published in partnership with New Mexico In Depth, a nonprofit local newsroom, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories […]
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