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BernCo candidate defends wearing Confederate flag as symbol of ‘open rebellion’ against the government as he pushes ‘America only’ agenda in campaigns
By Kevin Hendricks, Route 66 Independent & NM Political Report — District 5 Bernalillo County Commission candidate Thomas Riley says he wears a ring bearing the Confederate flag as an act of “open rebellion” against the federal government, and he wants the county’s Sheriff’s Office to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to…
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Bernalillo County makes it easier for residents to find behavioral health care
Three new county tools give residents ways to find services and request help while spotting gaps in care
City Council set to hear changes to development appeals
The proposals would change development appeal fees and neighborhood standing as local groups push back against the measures
Albuquerque adds $1.6M to legal fight over homeless encampment sweeps
Class-action lawsuit over city’s treatment of unhoused residents pushes outside legal contract to $2.66M
Uptown Connect Secures millions as Albuquerque affordable housing project gets scaled back
The project at Albuquerque’s Uptown transit hub now includes fewer apartments and a lower projected cost
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Can New Mexico, not Blackstone, just buy PNM? It turns out, we can’t. Here’s why.
Opponents of the Blackstone purchase encourage state purchase of PNM
Heinrich, breaking with most Dems., will vote yes on Mullin to lead DHS
Luján will vote against Sen. Mullen
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