By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE The jury in Donald Trump’s hush money trial asked to rehear testimony Wednesday less than four hours after beginning deliberations […]
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Albuquerque Public Schools awarded $6.9M for federal clean bus initiative
By SHAUNEEN MIRANDA As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states […]
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What to expect: APS board to finalize $2.15 billion budget
Albuquerque Public Schools board members are set to finalize the budget for next school year at their May 29 special meeting. The budget the board will decide on includes $2.15 […]
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What we get wrong about homelessness
If you’re like many in Albuquerque who feel helpless and frustrated when passing by someone experiencing homelessness, author Kevin F. Adler wants you to know you’re not alone. The California-based […]
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Commissioners: Input wanted on ordinance to prioritize Bernalillo County behavioral health funds
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Syndicated
Man who pleaded guilty to New Mexico double homicide is recaptured after brief escape
A man awaiting sentencing in a double-homicide case was back in custody Sunday after escaping from a juvenile jail in Albuquerque. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s officials said 19-year-old Josef Toney escaped […]
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APD is in full compliance with the police reform effort. Does this mean no more excessive force?
In the wake of the Albuquerque Police Department’s announcement that it is in full compliance with a decade-long reform effort, the general consensus among stakeholders is that significant gains have […]
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Downtown businesses want to be looped in; city says it will oblige
A new system devised by the city to more effectively communicate with Downtown businesses and property owners on issues that affect them will soon be tested, officials said Thursday. In […]
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Elder bids farewell to Albuquerque Public Schools
Scott Elder says his time in Albuquerque Public Schools has been filled with victories and challenges. Elder, who officially retires June 30 as superintendent of New Mexico’s largest school district, […]
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New Mexico to receive $18.9M in federal money for ‘forever chemical’ detection
BY DANIELLE PROKOP / Source NM Big check energy at the Roundhouse. National and state environmental officials celebrated a $18.9 million federal grant for most of New Mexico’s water systems to use […]