The Bernalillo Town Council set a record for efficiency, wrapping up its meeting in just under nine minutes. The single agenda item was the council’s approval of the Open Meetings Act resolution for the new year. The council approved the resolution to uphold the New Mexico Open Meetings Act and ensure transparency in local government. […]
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New Mexico congressional delegation discuss election certification and the Capitol riots anniversary
In a flurry of competence seen infrequently on Capitol Hill in recent months, the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election were certified Monday during a joint session of congress with no concerns raised and no violence erupting. This makes President-elect Donald Trump’s election win official. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance won 312 […]
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New Mexico snowpacks smaller than normal
By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico The recent smattering of snow across the state hasn’t plumped up New Mexico’s snowpacks, which remain smaller than average across most of the state for this time of year. “It cannot be stressed strongly enough that this little dusting of snow is not going to save us, in terms […]
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New Mexico snowpacks smaller than normal
By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico The recent smattering of snow across the state hasn’t plumped up New Mexico’s snowpacks, which remain smaller than average across most of the state for this time of year. “It cannot be stressed strongly enough that this little dusting of snow is not going to save us, in terms […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Rio Rancho Mayor ‘weighing options’ on running for Governor
The mayor of Rio Rancho is considering running for the Republican nomination for governor of New Mexico. While Gregg Hull is in the middle of his third term as mayor of the City of Vision and has yet to confirm or deny that he will run for reelection in 2026, rumors are swirling that he […]
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Lawmakers hope the fifth time’s the charm for green amendment despite no increased support
By Susan Morée New Mexico lawmakers are making a fifth attempt to pass a New Mexico green amendment to protect the environment despite little change from previous failed efforts to pass the bill, no bipartisan support nor support from the oil and gas industry. The proposal is designed to protect New Mexico’s air, soil and […]
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New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
New Mexico sends fire crews and engines to help fight LA blazes
This story is republished from KUNM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to share these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By Nash Jones, KUNM As several fires continue […]
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New Year, New Look, for Sandoval County Commission
The Sandoval County Commission’s first meeting of the new year Jan. 8 featured a new look, new commissioners and a newly modernized Commission Chambers. Commissioners chose District 3 Commissioner Michael Meek as chair of the board after serving the past two years as vice chair to kick off the meeting in the recently updated and […]
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Democratic legislators search for agreement on alcohol tax hike
By Ted Alcorn, New Mexico In Depth For the third straight year, lawmakers are trying to raise taxes on alcoholic drinks, in an attempt to reduce New Mexico’s worst-in-the-nation alcohol-related death rate. This time, they just might succeed. New Mexico has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in the country. In 2023 excessive drinking killed […]
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