Author Archives: Pat Davis

The municipal trees are lit, the yule log roars and the end of year discussions about what exactly happened this year are upon us. One of the biggest discussions is always the economy, including the number of new jobs and inflation and unemployment rates. The good news is more people are working. “Right now, we […]

The municipal trees are lit, the yule log roars and the end of year discussions about what exactly happened this year are upon us. One of the biggest discussions is always the economy, including the number of new jobs and inflation and unemployment rates. The good news is more people are working. “Right now, we […]

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s certainly better to be safe than sorry. Some aspects to consider include the weather and which stores will offer services for any last-minute shopping. In terms of weather, this Christmas will be hotter than expected, but the community should still be prepared for a possible storm on […]

This fall, a 65-page report authorized by the Legislature was released by Mercer Health & and Benefits, a New York-based consulting firm, providing an overview of the impact a single payer healthcare system, Medicaid Forward, would have on New Mexico. There were a lot of tables in the report, and a lot of references to […]

By Susan Morée, NM Political Report The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ranked New Mexico as “very high” for COVID-19 for the past two weeks.  During the last week of November, the CDC reported New Mexico as the only state it rated as “very high” for the respiratory infection. The most current data, for […]

The Friends of the Sandia Mountains (FOSM) are hosting a  community event in the snow in which people who love the winter weather can get some exercise and socialize from more than-10,000 feet high. On Jan. 18, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race will begin on Sandia Crest, and participants 13 and older are […]

One of the questions that opponents keep asking during meetings about the Diamond Tail solar project is why it is being located in the East Mountains rather than in the Four Corners, especially as it is being billed as a way to replace coal-fired generation. The developers of the project say they chose the location […]

The 2024 election in New Mexico came to an end Dec. 16 as the State Canvassing Board certified results for two races that had automatic recounts.  The New Mexico House District 57 race triggered an automatic recount with former Rio Rancho Public Schools board member and Republican Catherine Cullen and Democrat Michelle Sandoval being separated […]

Bernalillo County employees are now free to use cannabis when off duty. County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve changes in the drug-free workplace policy that essentially treat employees’ cannabis use the same way as alcohol use is regulated. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas sponsored the change. He said it’s a matter of personal liberty for […]