Editor’s note: This is a story from “Unbreaking the Circle,” a military anthology that will launch on June 28 at the Corrales Community Library. By Jim Tritten Jasmine and I entered the medicine circle, arm in arm, from the east, the direction of the rising sun and the new day. Dusty tan stones lined the sandy […]
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Seven candidates officially qualify to run for Albuquerque mayor
Incumbent Tim Keller will face a six-pack of challengers as he runs for an unprecedented third term as Albuquerque mayor. After the June 21 deadline to meet the requirements for qualification in the upcoming election, Keller and six other mayoral hopefuls will be on the Election Day ballot on Nov. 5. Candidates for mayor must […]
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Sen. Heinrich: Budget reconciliation package could not be worse for New Mexico
Participants in a roundtable discussion Friday afternoon said proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact healthcare services throughout New Mexico. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that has been making its way through the U.S. Congress calls for cutting Medicaid funding. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, hosted the roundtable discussion in Albuquerque. He said the […]
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Las Placitas Association update: Buffalo Tract could go up for sale
News on the Buffalo Tract Project. The Las Placitas Association team has completed most of the work necessary to turn the project over to SWCA. SWCA is the company hired through a rigorous vetting process to update the Environmental Assessment of the Buffalo Tract for use as a recreational area. With constantly added recreation requirements/prohibitions […]
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The Next Education Disruptor: GenAI in New Mexico’s Schools
Submitted by Trey Smith One of the more consequential outcomes of this past year’s legislative session was the passage of House Memorial 2, which mandated the creation of a statewide working group focused on making recommendations for generative artificial intelligence (AI) policy and use in New Mexico schools. I was fortunate enough to be appointed […]
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Cates opens in-district office
State Rep. Kathleen Cates said the June 18 grand opening at her legislative office was more than just another ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cates, who represents House of Representatives District 44, said the event marked a historic change for New Mexico. Since gaining statehood in 1912, the state had never had legislative district offices. That means citizens […]
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Laura Roberta Oney Jones
Laura Roberta Oney Jones, 70, a lifetime resident of NM, passed away May 28, 2025, in Albuquerque. NM. Laura was born in Mountainair, NM on June 13, 1954 and lived on her grandfather’s ranch until she was 14-years-old. She attended school in Mountainair, graduating in 1972. She then attended NMSU, graduating with both her B.S. […]
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Bernalillo County may take action to rebuke Trump administration
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider adopting a resolution declaring support for the U.S. Congress amid nationwide concerns about the growing power of the executive branch. Chair Eric Olivas and Vice Chair Adriann Barboa are scheduled to introduce the resolution during the County Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The draft resolution lists actions that […]
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Mayoral hopefuls nearing ballot qualification deadline for November election
With the June 21 deadline looming, Albuquerque mayoral candidates are in a final push to meet the requirements for ballot qualification in the upcoming November 4 Regular Local Election. Candidates for mayor must gather a significant number of petition signatures and, for those seeking public financing, qualifying contributions to secure their spot on the ballot. […]
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Real work, real progress
Mayor Tim Keller told Albuquerque business leaders that the city is finally making real progress on crime, homelessness and downtown revitalization after years of effort. Speaking at the Embassy Suites by Hilton during the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce’s annual mayoral address June 17, Keller said long-term investments and partnerships are starting to pay off. […]