By Marianne LeVine, Jeff Stein and Trisha Thadani (c) 2024 , The Washington Post NEW YORK – Former president Donald Trump formally endorsed a government spending commission that could give corporate executive Elon Musk broad responsibilities for auditing federal spending and regulations – a move that reflects a tightening political alliance between the two men with less […]
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Trump and Harris’s first presidential debate is Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
By Mariana Alfaro (c) 2024 , The Washington Post As noted in Vice President Kamala Harris’s CNN interview last week, she and former president Donald Trump have never met face-to-face. That will change on Sept. 10, when the two will share a stage in their only scheduled presidential debate, which will be held in Philadelphia’s […]
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Citing costs, technical problems, jail ditches health monitoring bracelets
After a notable spike in deaths at the state’s largest jail, in April 2023 the former warden reached out to a company that promised a solution — biosensor wristbands that monitor an at-risk inmate’s vital signs and alert authorities if anything is wrong. A year later, six more people had died in custody of the […]
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Calls for ‘poop patrol’ increase as city tackles human waste disposal
Hundreds of calls to the city’s 311 system with complaints about human feces on public and private property motivated officials to fund a cleanup effort earlier this year. The City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in February with $100,000 in start-up funds for a so-called “poop patrol.” But knowing the funds would quickly be depleted […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Jobs, Workers & Economy
New Mexico State Fair announces opening-day discounts
The New Mexico State Fair kicks off tomorrow and officials have announced opening-day discounts on admission, food and rides. Admission and rides on Thursday will be $2, and there will be $5 food specials, according to a New Mexico State Fair press release. The discounts are only for those paying in cash and are available […]
Posted inInternational District, Local Gov.
The not so secret garden: BernCo launches urban agricultural project
Bernalillo County officials and community members are planting the seeds to create an “urban agriculture project” in the city’s International District. Construction is expected to begin soon and be completed by March. The project was launched with a news conference Tuesday evening following a community meeting. A vacant lot on Wyoming Boulevard near Copper Avenue […]
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GOP states sue to end Biden’s student loan forgiveness rule
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel (c) 2024 , The Washington Post Seven Republican-led states sued on Tuesday to block President Joe Biden’s new policy to reduce or eliminate the student loan balances of millions of borrowers, claiming the Education Department is illegally preparing to start debt cancellation before the rule is finalized. The lawsuit, led by Missouri […]
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East Mountain Celebration Returns Sept. 22
The East Mountain Celebration returns Sunday, Sept. 22, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center at 15 La Madera Rd. in Sandia Park. This year’s event will spotlight “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” offering a day filled with family-friendly activities that celebrate community safety and honor the vital […]
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City launches grant to help small businesses affected by vandalism
Small businesses in Albuquerque will now be able to get help repairing or replacing broken or vandalized windows. The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and the Economic Development Department’s Small Business Office on Tuesday launched a $200,000 “Window to Opportunity” grant to reduce the costs for small businesses that have been vandalized. The Economic Development Department […]
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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 […]