Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She led Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office “Tonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]
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Stansbury reelected to represent CD1
Democratic Rep. Melanie Stansbury is headed for a second full term. She led Republican challenger Steve Jones 56% to 44%, according to unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office “Tonight, New Mexico chose hope, progress, and opportunity and reaffirmed our shared commitment to protecting our democracy, fighting for our rights, and safeguarding our precious […]
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Heinrich beats Domenici by nearly 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
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Heinrich beats Domenici by nearly 10 percentage points
Martin Heinrich won a third term in the U.S. Senate, according to unofficial election results from the secretary of state’s office. Voters supported him Tuesday over Republican challenger Nella Domenici 55% to 45%. “Tonight’s victory belongs to every New Mexican who shares our belief that we can build a better, brighter future for our people,” […]
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BernCo voters approve millions in bonds
Bernalillo County voters approved $40.5 million in bond spending, meant for improvements large and small in every corner of the county, according to unofficial election results. The bond package consisted of six separate questions. The parks and recreation question passed with 79% support as of Wednesday. It includes $11.7 million for improvements, new fields and […]
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BernCo voters approve millions in bonds
Bernalillo County voters approved $40.5 million in bond spending, meant for improvements large and small in every corner of the county, according to unofficial election results. The bond package consisted of six separate questions. The parks and recreation question passed with 79% support as of Wednesday. It includes $11.7 million for improvements, new fields and […]
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City’s largest shelter has a new operator
It came down to the wire, but the city found a new nonprofit to operate its Westside shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and City Councilors unanimously approved a $5 million annual contract Monday night on a 9-0 vote. Phoenix-based Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will take over operations Jan. 1 from […]
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City’s largest shelter has a new operator
It came down to the wire, but the city found a new nonprofit to operate its Westside shelter for those experiencing homelessness — Gateway West — and City Councilors unanimously approved a $5 million annual contract Monday night on a 9-0 vote. Phoenix-based Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will take over operations Jan. 1 from […]
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City Council withdraws bill that proposed to increase construction workforce
A proposal that was initially pitched as a way to increase the construction workforce while saving money on city-contracted projects was withdrawn from consideration during a City Council meeting Monday night. After hearing criticism from industry members, Councilor Dan Champine changed his stance on his bill that would have required city construction contractors to dedicate […]
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City Council withdraws bill that proposed to increase construction workforce
A proposal that was initially pitched as a way to increase the construction workforce while saving money on city-contracted projects was withdrawn from consideration during a City Council meeting Monday night. After hearing criticism from industry members, Councilor Dan Champine changed his stance on his bill that would have required city construction contractors to dedicate […]