It’s interesting to me how unbothered many New Mexicans are by the decades of gerrymandering that have taken place in our state. The November 27 affirmation by the state Supreme Court of the lower court ruling upholding the 2021 redistricting plan signed into law by the Democratic legislature was similarly anticlimactic. The all-Democrat Supreme Court […]
Author Archives: Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of nm.news. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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School Athletics Assoc. Changes Up the Rules
High school basketball fans hoping New Mexico will soon follow other states around the country in adopting a shot clock are in for some disappointment. The New Mexico Activities Association Board of Directors at a meeting Nov. 29 appeared decidedly lukewarm to the idea after listening to some facts from Sally Marquez, NMAA executive director. […]
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Kids n’ Parks Grant Deadline Extended
The New Mexico Kids n’ Parks Transportation Grant application period has been extended to Friday, Dec. 1. New Mexico State Parks is proud to bring the 16th year of the Kids ‘n Parks Transportation Grants, a component of the highly successful NM Outdoor Classroom Program (OCP). Kids ‘n Parks gives teachers the opportunity to take […]
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Police Seek Masked Marijuana Marauder
A masked burglar broke into the Verve Health Shop and Dispensary in Edgewood on November 11 taking an undisclosed amount of products. Police say surveillance cameras captured the offender entering and leaving the area on foot and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the bandit. If you have any information please call Edgewood […]
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Voters say no thank you to Moms for Liberty
A funny thing happened in the Nov. 7 election. Turns out voters don’t like having their rights taken away or determined by others. In Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia there was an all-out effort to ban women’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. These efforts were soundly defeated. But as importantly, school board elections across […]
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When leaders resort to the unthinkable
Exploring the disturbing normalcy of government shutdowns, urging immediate action in this stark reflection by the author.
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Police Seek Masked Marijuana Marauder
A masked burglar broke into the Verve Health Shop and Dispensary in Edgewood on November 11 taking an undisclosed amount of products. Police say surveillance cameras captured the offender entering and leaving the area on foot and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the bandit. If you have any information please call Edgewood […]
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Las Placitas Association Community Report
Placitas Withdrawal: The deadline is looming to voice your support for the Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland’s, executive order to withdraw all Placitas BLM lands from surface mining. Public comments are due before December 19. The BLM will record all comments received and address them in the Environmental Evaluation expected in early spring. Email comments […]
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Moriarty Police: Halloween Robbery Suspect Sought
The Moriarty Police Department is seeking assistance from the public with identifying a male suspect who robbed the Circle K located at 301 US Route W on October 31st, 2023 @ approximately 12:30am. The suspect is described as a heavyset Hispanic male in his late 30’s early 40’s approx. 5’6″ tall with tattoos on his […]
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Moriarty Police: Halloween Robbery Suspect Sought
The Moriarty Police Department is seeking assistance from the public with identifying a male suspect who robbed the Circle K located at 301 US Route W on October 31st, 2023 @ approximately 12:30am. The suspect is described as a heavyset Hispanic male in his late 30’s early 40’s approx. 5’6″ tall with tattoos on his […]