The recent human trafficking cases in Albuquerque are being handled by federal law enforcement due to New Mexico’s outdated racketeering law, according to one state legislator. Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, pre-filed a bill Tuesday aimed at expanding New Mexico’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. The bill seeks to expand the scope […]
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Alamogordo residents weigh in on crime in latest town hall with governor
by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Alamogordo resident Christopher Douglas recalls being able to ride his bike everywhere while growing up in the southern New Mexico city. There was no thought of danger or risk like he has experienced in more recent years. “This was a wonderful community and now, I want to get out. […]
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Alamogordo residents weigh in on crime in latest town hall with governor
by Leah Romero, Source New Mexico Alamogordo resident Christopher Douglas recalls being able to ride his bike everywhere while growing up in the southern New Mexico city. There was no thought of danger or risk like he has experienced in more recent years. “This was a wonderful community and now, I want to get out. […]
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Company plans to extract uranium from the Grants area
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Uranium extraction could be returning to the Grants area after nearly 30 years. Grants Energy is reaching out […]
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Company plans to extract uranium from the Grants area
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report Uranium extraction could be returning to the Grants area after nearly 30 years. Grants Energy is reaching out […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session
The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Jan. 2, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators filed five bills on […]
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Attention ABQ beer lovers: Marble has a new owner
One of Albuquerque’s original and most well-known breweries will soon have new owners. Members of a new ownership group — led by Bert Boyce and Jarrett Babincsak, formerly of Santa Fe Brewing Co. — said in a statement Friday that a management agreement had been finalized and the finishing touches were being put on the […]
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Attention ABQ beer lovers: Marble has a new owner
One of Albuquerque’s original and most well-known breweries will soon have new owners. Members of a new ownership group — led by Bert Boyce and Jarrett Babincsak, formerly of Santa Fe Brewing Co. — said in a statement Friday that a management agreement had been finalized and the finishing touches were being put on the […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session, which starts in 3 weeks
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Thursday, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Lawmakers file the first bills of New Mexico’s 2025 legislative session, which starts in 3 weeks
By Danielle Prokop, Source NM The start to the 2025 New Mexico legislative session is still several weeks away, but some lawmakers have already introduced proposed changes in state laws. Legislators started putting forward proposals known as prefiles Thursday, the first day they file bills before the opening gavel on Jan. 21. Three state senators […]