U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pushing back against a White House proposal to slash funding for a key anti-drug trafficking program that supports law enforcement agencies in regions of America, including across New Mexico. The administration last month proposed cutting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program, or HIDTA, by 35 percent, a move Vasquez […]
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Torrance County to benefit from $22 million federal internet expansion
Torrance County residents and businesses will gain access to high-speed internet as part of a $22 million federal investment announced Friday by New Mexico’s congressional delegation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funding will expand broadband service to Torrance County, along with Socorro and Valencia counties, reaching a combined 783 people, 14 businesses and 40 farms […]
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World news is focused on us
Stubbornly, the U.S.-Russia summit will not provide any meaningful details before my late deadline this week so I began looking for other topics of interest. In my search, I stumbled across the British media analysis site, the Press Gazette and its monthly ranking of the world’s most visited English-language news websites. BBC is number one […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is pressing the Justice Department to quickly implement updated regulations for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, warning that delays could cost gravely ill survivors precious time. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the New Mexico Democrat and her colleagues thanked the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals that recently enacted budget reconciliation legislation will reduce resources for the nation’s poorest families while providing substantial benefits to wealthy households, prompting sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers. The CBO report, released Aug. 11, found that households in the lowest income decile will lose approximately $1,200 per year on […]
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Cactus Road construction to cause traffic disruptions in Edgewood next week
Edgewood residents using Cactus Road will need to plan alternate routes this week as the town conducts road construction and culvert installation from Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22. The work will prepare the roadway for future paving as part of the town’s ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts, according to an official notice from the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Echoing George Santos, ABQ mayoral candidate campaigns on fake education, experience and made-up prior elected office
#Albuquerque mayoral candidate Patrick B. Sais says he graduated from UNM, was elected to the City Council and earned endorsements from community leaders. We found out it is all a lie.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness
East Mountain families can build community connections at free ice cream event this weekend
Families with school-age children in the East Mountains have a chance to connect with neighbors and celebrate the new school year at a free community ice cream social this Saturday. First Baptist Church Tijeras will host a Back to School Ice Cream Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, offering families an opportunity […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Pueblos
Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, held a roundtable discussion on Friday to examine the potential effects of federal energy legislation on New Mexico’s utility costs and employment. The roundtable included representatives from Western Resource Advocates, the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, the New Mexico Renewable […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Local Gov.
Mountainair Town Council approves police salary increases as waste, credit card fees set to rise
Mountainair residents will see increased costs for waste collection and credit card payments beginning in September, while the town boosts police salaries to address recruitment challenges that have left positions vacant. The Mountainair Town Council approved salary increases for the police department, with the Police Chief position receiving a $5 per hour raise and patrol […]