By JILL COLVIN, JULIE CARR SMYTH, STEVE PEOPLES and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time […]
Pat Davis
Pat Davis is the founder and publisher of City Desk ABQ. In a prior life he served as an Albuquerque City Councilor.
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What to know about New Mexico’s special session this week
The New Mexico Legislature is set to convene in the City Different later this week for a special session called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to address criminal competency, among other issues. Special sessions called by the governor can last up to 30 days, but typically run only a few days to about a week long. […]
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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District Judge […]
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BernCo Wants Input on 5-Year Strategic Plan
Bernalillo County officials are asking residents to participate in a public survey to gather feedback on the county’s newly re-developed 5-Year Strategic Plan. The plan is designed to guide the county over the next five years and addresses infrastructure, planning needs, public safety and overall community well-being. The plan focuses on public safety and economic […]
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Conservative groups are pushing to clean voter rolls. Others see an effort to sow election distrust
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press Conservative groups are systematically attempting to challenge the legitimacy of large numbers of voter registrations across the country before the presidential election. The strategy is part of a wider effort raising questions about the integrity of this year’s election as former President Donald Trump repeatedly claims without evidence that […]
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Trump expected to pick vice presidential nominee today, the first day of the GOP convention
By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his vice presidential pick on Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention. It remains unclear whether the assassination attempt on Trump Saturday at his Pennsylvania rally has changed the former president’s thinking about […]
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Paa-Ko Sold To Albuquerque Investors
Paa-Ko communities in Sandia Park have been sold to a group of Albuquerque investors. On July 2, Roger Cox & Associates sold the 2,600-acre master planned community to Steve Chavez and Randy Guzman. Chavez owns the Mesa del Sol community near the Albuquerque Sunport as well as a community located near the Rio Rancho Golf […]
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The Signpost: July 11, 2024
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Times of Agony
There has been no shortage of commentary about the Biden vs. Trump debate. As the debate closed, the first focus was on Joe Biden’s appearance, voice and style. He had a poor start and improved as the night wore on, but commentators, journalists, Biden allies and Joe Biden himself conceded it was a bad night. […]
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There Might be a Choice, After All
I have been watching the White House’s damage control effort after President Biden’s catastrophic debate performance two weeks ago. The White House staff and the Biden campaign are doing what they must as good political operatives – insisting that President Biden is all in for the upcoming Democratic Convention and November election – but the […]