By Kevin Hendricks U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich hosted a roundtable discussion with educators in Rio Rancho on April 16 to address concerns about federal funding cuts and their impact on public education. The conversation at Rio TECH, home of Rio Rancho Public Schools’ Career Technical Education program, focused on President Donald Trump’s policies and their […]
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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
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PNM warns of potential power outages due to wildfire risk
Staff report PNM is alerting customers to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for several parts of the state, prompting PNM to adjust system settings to mitigate the risk of power lines […]
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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
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Former HR consultant and aspiring filmmaker throws her hat into the mayor’s race
By Hannah Grover Alpana Adair has been trying to make a difference in Albuquerque since moving to the area about three years ago. She said she has reached out to city leaders about her concerns regarding crime and homelessness and has not been impressed by the responses she’s received. “I wasn’t getting the kind of […]
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Keller signs an executive order to protect open spaces, push back on Trump
At an Earth Day event on Sunday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order aimed at defending open spaces and natural resources in the city. Keller says the move, the second executive order in less than a week, is aimed at protecting Albuquerque from the executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. “Trump is […]
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Bernalillo Elementary students learn historic significance of camels in New Mexico
By Andrea Vasquez The Coronado Historic Site, in partnership with Texas Camel Corps, hosted an educational field trip for students from Bernalillo Elementary School before an announced “Camels at Coronado” event that took place on April 12. The April 11 excursion gave children the opportunity to not only learn about the historic importance of camels […]
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U.S. human rights law likely violated in $6M payment for El Salvador prison, experts say
by Ariana Figueroa, Source New MexicoApril 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department is paying El Salvador $6 million to house hundreds of immigrants deported from the United States in an immense and brutal prison there, Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo, or CECOT. But a U.S. law bars State’s financial support of “units of foreign […]
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ABQ prepares 319th birthday celebration in Old Town
There won’t be a cake with 319 candles, but Albuquerque will mark that birthday Saturday with a celebration in historic Old Town. City officials say the event will honor Albuquerque’s rich history and cultural heritage. “Albuquerque’s birthday is a time to honor the vision of those who founded our city,” Mayor Tim Keller said in […]