By Liz Goodwin · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Republican senators find themselves in an unusual position these days: begging Trump officials to release funds they themselves appropriated. Senators have in recent days made the case to Cabinet secretaries and other Trump officials to let money flow back into their states. They are trying to finagle exceptions to […]
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After ceding power of the purse, GOP lawmakers beg Trump team for funds
By Liz Goodwin · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Republican senators find themselves in an unusual position these days: begging Trump officials to release funds they themselves appropriated. Senators have in recent days made the case to Cabinet secretaries and other Trump officials to let money flow back into their states. They are trying to finagle exceptions to […]
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Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
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Council to consider adding parks to the Westside
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a bill Wednesday night to improve roads, run-down properties and add more infrastructure to certain areas on the city’s Westside. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to remove a section in the city’s charter that prohibits the city from building a performing arts center without […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Renter protection legislation moves toward House vote
Two pieces of legislation meant to assist New Mexico’s renters were voted through the House Judiciary Committee over the holiday weekend and are now set to appear before the full House for a vote. The 60-day legislative session ends March 22. The committee approved, with a 6-4 vote, House Bill 215, which prohibits the use […]
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Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply. In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an […]
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Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply. In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an […]
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PNM Plans to Shut Off Power During High Winds
By Hannah Grover East Mountains residents who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) may see an increase in power outages going forward. PNM announced on Feb. 17 plans to shut off electricity in areas with higher fire risks during high winds. These public safety power shutoffs are intended to reduce […]
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Council proposes fix to perpetually empty board and commissions
In an effort to fill longstanding vacancies on city boards and commissions and to determine which panels need to stay or go, Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan is proposing a new board to act as a task force for the advisory bodies. Bassan’s proposed ordinance would create a task force that reviews all boards, […]