This is part one of a series on child abuse and the professionals who are tasked with handling these cases. Read part two and part three. It was the culmination of five years of hard work—Krista Cruz was about to be sentenced for her role in the 2019 murder of her four-year-old son, after he […]
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With less than a week left, much of gov’s gun, crime package seems stalled
By Robert Nott/Santa Fe New Mexican This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue […]
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Legislative Roundup: Meat Act moo-ves on and bill to restart Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force advances
This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. Meat […]
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A personal plea: To pass her housing plan, Gov. takes the lead
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County officials postpone approving $1 million pollution study
Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a half million dollars to improve westside fiber optics, bought a couple of pieces of property for parks and recreation maintenance use and postponed the allocation of a controversial million dollar appropriation at their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6. Money for clean air? Another time Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada and Albuquerque […]
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Changing the Narrative
City Councilor Nichole Rogers wants to change the narrative about her sprawling, culturally diverse district. Rogers made history when she was elected as the first African American woman to sit at the Albuquerque City Council table. She represents District 6 which takes in Nob Hill, the International District and Mesa del Sol. City Desk ABQ […]
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Councilors have heated exchange with police chief over DWI investigation and get hot over air quality
City councilors got a little hot under the collar at times during Monday’s regular meeting. They questioned the police chief after an hour plus-long executive session to discuss air quality board litigation then had some heated exchanges with the administration over air quality board issues. Let’s Talk Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina faced off with […]
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NM students may have new requirements to get that diploma
By Margaret O’Hara/The Santa Fe New Mexican A new set of high school graduation requirements won approval Monday from the Senate Education Committee — but not without disagreement over whether the state should require students to take financial literacy courses. Sponsored by Rep. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque, and Rep. Ryan Lane, R-Aztec, House Bill 171 is designed to […]
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New Mexico Democrats push to criminalize fake electors before presidential vote
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Democrats who control the Legislature want to make it a crime to pose as a fake presidential elector in one of the few states where Republicans signed certificates in 2020 falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner. Legislators advanced a bill Friday on […]
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State House passes 7-day waiting period for gun purchases
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