By Walt Benson, Bernalillo County Commissioner — In 2003, the Tโuf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Act was established by the United States Congress. Passage of the act settled a 1994 lawsuit and the Pueblo of Sandiaโs claims of ownership of 10,000 acres in perpetuity. The act designated the land in question as National Forest and […]
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Opinion: Former Sheriff Phil Snekeker makes his pitch for BernCo sheriff in Dem. primary
My name is Philip A. Snedeker. I am a candidate for the office of Bernalillo County Sheriff. I will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the office, in the Primary Election, in June of 2026. I grew up in Southern New Mexico, in the Town of Silver City. I attended local rarea schools. I earned […]
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New Mexico Chief Justice: Supreme Court offers a civics program for students
By Chief Justice David K. Thomson, New Mexico Supreme Court — The Supreme Court of New Mexico launched a program in 2021 to help young people learn about our system of justice and the role of courts in resolving legal disputes. The concept of the Rule of Law Program was straightforward: We learn by observation. […]
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Opinion: When public money moves, the public should benefit
Opinion & Commentary in City Desk ABQJavier Martinez is the Speaker of the New Mexico House. He has served since 2015 and represents House District 11 in Downtown Albuquerque. My parents came to New Mexico in search of a better future for their family. They worked hard, both of them, the way a lot of […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerqueโs opioid recovery
By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Reneฬe Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor:ย editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our communityโbreaking […]
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Investing wisely in Albuquerqueโs opioid recovery
By District 6 City Councilor Nichole L. Rogers, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, District 8 City Councilor Dan Champine, District 9 City Councilor Reneฬe Grout This commentary piece was submitted by four Albuquerque city councilors.You can submit your own letter to the editor:ย editor@citydesk.org The opioid crisis has left a profound impact on our communityโbreaking […]