Posted inOpinion, Statewide News

Op-ed: Public broadcasting funding cuts would be ‘catastrophic’ in New Mexico

For the cost of one cup of coffee per person, per yearโ€”thatโ€™s about $1.60โ€”American taxpayers have generously and continuously supported public television and radio for communities across the nation. In New Mexico, this investment in public broadcasting allows 12 radio stations and 3 television stations to provide critical educational services, vital public safety partnerships, and […]

Posted inStatewide News

Which federal properties in New Mexico made the new sell-off list?

In March, President Donald Trump’s administration unexpectedly published a list of over 400 federal properties to be sold through “accelerated disposal” and fifteen New Mexico properties, including facilities servicing a nuclear waste disposal site in Carlsbad and the Dennis Chavez Federal Building housing the Downtown Albuquerque post office, were included. Now that list is down […]

Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government

Whispering Pines Senior Center gets emergency grant for upgrades

Whispering Pines Senior Center is getting an upgrade after the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners approved grant for infrastructure improvements at the Tijeras facility. The financial resolution accepts a one-time emergency grant of $328,650 from the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department for infrastructure improvements at the Whispering Pines Senior Center in the East […]

Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Federal Government & Congress, Local Government

Bernalillo County approves funding for Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project

The next phase of the Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project has been approved by the Bernalillo County Commission, marking a significant investment in local infrastructure. The project, which stems from an initial site assessment finalized in 2019, aims to comprehensively redesign and construct improvements along Isleta Boulevard. The approved phase focuses on enhancing the Isleta Boulevard […]

Posted inFederal Government & Congress

Science is Everywhere: Nuclear Museum hosting series of immersive summer camps

The Smithsonian-affiliated National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque is hosting โ€œScience is Everywhereโ€ Summer Camps starting June 2 and running through Aug. 8.  This summer roster will be filled with adventures and creative activities for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade throughout the coming months.  The 10-week program will allow children to […]

Posted inStatewide News

Who is funding those anti-DOGE billboards in Albuquerque?

A series of billboards with an anti-DOGE message have been popping up alongside Albuquerque interstates and we wanted to know who is behind them. National Parks cuts alarm New Mexicans The National Parks Conservation Association, a nonprofit advocating for national park funding, estimates that “the Park Service has lost 13% of its staff due to […]

Posted inFederal Government & Congress, Local Government, Westside Albuquerque

Sandoval County Commission approves bond worth almost half a billion dollars

Sandoval County commissioners advanced the nearly half-billion-dollar revenue bond for the Diamond Tail massive solar and battery project, expected to generate millions in school funding and reshape the regionโ€™s energy economy. During the May 28 board meeting, commissioners declared their intent to approve a $497 million bond to help build the solar and battery storage […]

Posted inCourts & Justice, Statewide News

Bloomfield officer dies after traffic stop shooting

Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros has died from gunshot wounds sustained during a traffic stop last week.  On May 26, Ontiveros and another officer stopped a driver who refused to cooperate. After an eight-minute negotiation, the officers attempted to arrest the individual, who then opened fire, hitting Officer Ontiveros. The second officer returned fire, killing […]

Posted inFederal Government & Congress

What happens to residents of motels closed down by the city?ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

Dede Feldman is the author of Another Way Forward: Grassroots Solutions from New Mexico and a former state senator from the North Valley. During the past few years, in an effort to reduce crime, tackle drug abuse, and protect public health and safety, Albuquerque has shut down a number of troublesome motels throughout the city. […]

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