Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News

New Mexico first state to offer residents up-front energy efficiency rebates 

State officials have announced $43 million in federal aid intended to help New Mexicans upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes and keep their heating and cooling bills low. Under the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program, eligible households can receive up to $14,000 in rebates, according to a […]

Housing initiatives on the agenda for City Council

A series of housing initiatives are on the agenda for Albuquerque city councilors at their meeting Sept. 4.  During the last City Council meeting, councilors discussed four bills sponsored by Nichole Rogers which proposed $2.4 million in tax incentives from the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for four housing projects.  One of the four projects would transform […]

Trump still owes Albuquerque $200K

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign still owes Albuquerque more than $200,000 in security costs and paid time off for city employees tied to his 2019 campaign rally in Rio Rancho, according to Mayor Tim Keller’s office. Following unsuccessful efforts to collect the $211,175, the city sent a bill addressed to Donald J. Trump for President, […]

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Gov. Looking For New Public Education Dept. Leader. Again.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again. Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a year and a half on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement that she and her staff will begin interviewing candidates […]

Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque

Gov. looking for new Public Education Dept. leader. Again.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is looking for a new state Public Education Department secretary for K-12 schools. Again. Arsenio Romero resigned Wednesday, effective immediately, after about a year and a half on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement that she and her staff will begin interviewing candidates […]

What you need to know about designated drivers, closures and picnics on Labor Day

Having trouble finding a designated driver for Labor Day weekend? The “Take a Ride on Us” program is an option for residents of Bernalillo, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. The program is offering discounts on up to 2,500 rideshare trips over the weekend. Riders can enter the code NMLD24 under the voucher section of the […]

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Councilor asks law enforcement board to investigate APD chief for not turning on body camera after crash

After failing to secure a vote of no-confidence against police Chief Harold Medina last spring, Councilor Louie Sanchez is now asking a state board in charge of suspending or revoking an officer’s law enforcement certification to investigate him. On Friday, Sanchez submitted a misconduct report — called an “LEA-90” — to the Law Enforcement Certification […]