Following the resignation of two Democratic lawmakers from its committee, the 2025 New Mexico Redistricting Task Force will shift its focus. A Sept. 3 press release issued by Fair Districts for New Mexico said the Task Force, a panel of both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, as well as independent experts, and redistricting reform avocates, chaired […]
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Gov. Lujan Grisham proclaims Sept. 13 as New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, as the inaugural “New Mexico Lions Food Drive Day,” establishing an annual statewide initiative to combat food insecurity across the state. The proclamation recognizes the efforts of District 40 Lions Clubs, which serve communities throughout New Mexico, and creates a permanent platform for community action […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho council approves controversial Chamisa Hills development after community outreach
The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved the Chamisa Hills master development plan Thursday night, marking a dramatic turnaround for a project that faced fierce opposition just four months ago. The six-member council’s affirmation came after extensive community outreach efforts by developer Steve Chavez and his team, who revised their original proposal following harsh criticism […]
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Bomb threat target top legislative Democrats in Santa Fe
Editor’s note: This story was updated to include the second threat being investigated in Santa Fe. Threats against top Democrats in the New Mexico legislature on Thursday prompted the disruption and evacuation in parts of two Santa Fe neighborhoods, including one nearby school. Chris Nordstrum, communications director for New Mexico Senate Democrats, confirmed to New […]
Posted inLocal Government, Pueblos
Longtime Moriarty councilor to step down after 33 years, reflects on achievements amid financial challenges
Steve Anaya, who has served on the Moriarty City Council for 33 years, will not seek reelection as the city continues to address financial management issues stemming from a failed software conversion. Anaya, first elected in 1992, said his decision was driven by personal circumstances, including caring for his 96-year-old father and wanting to spend […]
Posted inLocal Government, Town of Bernalillo
Sandoval County manager says Westside bypass critical for the area
The long-term goal of a Westside bypass benefits the entire area, Sandoval County Manager Wayne Johnson says. He told the Sandoval Signpost those benefits extend to the Town of Bernalillo, where councilors earlier this week opted to publicly oppose such a project, which would include widening and extending Paseo del Volcan. “We need a place […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
New Mexico senators blast Republicans for blocking Epstein document release
New Mexico Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan on Thursday denounced their Republican Senate colleagues for voting down an amendment that would require the U.S. Department of Justice to release all its files on alleged child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. On Wednesday, the Senate voted 51-49 to table a proposed amendment to the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
Tijeras to host final summer concert Saturday
The Village of Tijeras will present its final summer concert of the season Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Luis Garcia Park & Veterans Memorial. The free outdoor event will feature live music by Misdemeaner and will include food and beverages for attendees. Rock Canyon Hard Cider will sponsor a beer tent at the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Trump administration withholding $410 billion in federal funds, Democratic lawmakers say
The Trump administration is illegally withholding more than $410 billion in federal funding from communities nationwide, according to an updated tracker released by Democratic lawmakers that chronicles what they call an unprecedented assault on congressional spending authority. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., said that President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget Director Russ […]
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New Mexico politicians push for completion of tribal water rights
By Lauren Lifke New Mexico’s congressional delegation has called for Senate and House leaders to take steps toward completing tribal water settlements. The U.S. pursues a policy of settling tribal water rights disputes whenever possible, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The settlements are intended to help secure tribal rights to historic land, as […]