By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, alleging suppression of evidence and misconduct by the prosecution. In a court filing Tuesday, defense counsel […]
Author Archives: 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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Governor, Legislature feud over crime with special session just days away
By AUSTIN FISHER, PATRICK LOHMANN AND DANIELLE PROKOP Closed-door disagreements about the special legislative session on crime spilled into public view Monday, with the governor and top legislative leaders hosting dueling press conferences blaming each other for an impasse just days before lawmakers are set to convene. At a Roundhouse conference room, lawmakers accused the governor of presenting […]
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Jon Jones due in court to face 2 charges stemming from alleged hostility during drug testing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is due in court to face a pair of misdemeanor charges that stem from a drug test at his New Mexico home in March in which he was accused of being hostile. A bond hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in an Albuquerque court on charges that […]
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A Trump-owned company sells $299 sneakers with an image of his bloodied face after rally shooting
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — A company is now selling $299 sneakers showing an image of Donald Trump with streaks of blood on his cheek and pumping his fist in the air after he was the target of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The white high tops are being sold as […]
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No lawmaker has signed up to sponsor NM Gov’s panhandling bill
With less than a week until a special legislative session focused on public safety, no lawmaker has yet signed up to sponsor a bill pushed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham related to pedestrian safety and panhandling. Lawmakers will gather in Santa Fe on July 18 to address a handful of proposals related to public safety […]
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East Mt. Dem Party Headquarters Vandalized
The East Mountains headquarters for the Bernalillo County Democratic Party were vandalized Saturday night. According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, volunteers arrived at the office on N. Highway 14 in Cedar Crest on Sunday, July 14, and found several windows of the office had been hit with almost a dozen eggs. According to Daniel […]
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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
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 […]
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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 […]