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Congress & Federal Gov.
Thousands march in Downtown Albuquerque to protest ICE, Trump immigration policies
A wave of chants, music and calls for justice surged through Downtown Albuquerque on Friday as approximately 2,000 people gathered to protest federal immigration policies and call for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstration, organized in response to ongoing ICE raids and immigration enforcement efforts under policies implemented by President Donald […]
Sen. Heinrich: Budget reconciliation package could not be worse for New Mexico
Participants in a roundtable discussion Friday afternoon said proposed cuts to Medicaid could impact healthcare services throughout New Mexico. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that has been making its way through the U.S. Congress calls for cutting Medicaid funding. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, hosted the roundtable discussion in Albuquerque. He said the […]
Las Placitas Association update: Buffalo Tract could go up for sale
News on the Buffalo Tract Project. The Las Placitas Association team has completed most of the work necessary to turn the project over to SWCA. SWCA is the company hired through a rigorous vetting process to update the Environmental Assessment of the Buffalo Tract for use as a recreational area. With constantly added recreation requirements/prohibitions […]
Sen. Heinrich warns of public land sales in New Mexico under Republican reconciliation bill
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has issued a warning about the potential sale of public lands in New Mexico if the Republican reconciliation package becomes law. According to Heinrich, the bill mandates the sale of two to three million acres of public land nationwide, including […]
U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law
U.S. Senators responsible for reviewing the impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” say Medicaid cuts in the House proposal and further cuts proposed this week by Senate Republican leaders could force over 300 rural hospitals, including 15 in New Mexico, to close. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the leading Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Padilla’s only crime was being a Democrat
Submitted by Karen Schafer, Rio Rancho Dear Editor, Many deplorable things are happening because of the Trump administration’s policies. Many people have listed them, so I won’t do that. I will only mention my shock, dismay and disbelief that a United States Senator was thrown to the floor and handcuffed. This action is truly reminiscent […]
Rep. Stansbury launches new series of community town halls in Albuquerque
U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury is launching a trio of town halls in mid-June, aimed at engaging directly with constituents and highlighting civic education, community involvement and discussion on local and national issues. The events include both virtual and in-person formats, each tailored to address specific community needs. Each town hall will feature different distinguished guest […]
HALT Fentanyl Act passes House, heads to President for signature
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for the legislation to be signed into law by the President. The bill, which aims to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, was introduced by […]
‘No Kings’ rally is personal for mayoral candidate
In an email to supporters, Albuquerque mayoral candidate and former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico Alex Uballez urged participation in the “No Kings” rally scheduled for this Saturday. Uballez connected his call to action with his own experiences with what he described as President Donald Trump’s “abuse of power,” referencing his dismissal […]
