Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, National News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated

The Latest | Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his criminal hush money trial. It was the first time a former U.S. president was ever tried or convicted in a criminal case, and was the first of Trump’s four indictments to reach trial. Prosecutors accused Trump of falsifying internal business records […]

Posted inHousing & Homelessness, National News, Politics & Elections, Syndicated

“Are you with me?” Biden and Harris launch Black voter outreach and warn of a second Trump term

By AAMER MADHANI President Joe Biden renewed his election-year pitch to Black voters on Wednesday, lashing out at Donald Trump’s “MAGA lies” and said the winner of this year’s White House race will make crucial decisions, including nominees for the Supreme Court, that could affect the country for decades. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, […]

Posted inCommentary, Politics & Elections

Fulfilling a big vision for New Mexico demands experience and courage 

By Heather Balas, Candidate, NM Senate District 9 | New Mexico needs an educational system that inspires students to succeed. One that prepares them for careers we can’t even imagine. We need enough healthcare providers to meet the needs of our diverse families, including the growing number who need mental health services. We need a […]

Posted inNational News, Politics & Elections

Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law

By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden, aiming to highlight his legislative accomplishments this election year, traveled to New Hampshire on Tuesday to discuss how he’s helped military veterans get benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service. “We can never fully thank […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections, Syndicated, Westside

The Hot Ticket Seat

By Tierna Unruh-Enos / The Paper. In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections, Westside

Battle for the Westside

By Andy Lyman / The Paper. It wouldn’t be primary election season without barbs, jabs and accusations within one political party.  That’s the case in one state Senate district on the Westside.  The triangular-shaped Senate District 26 hugs a southern section of the Bosque and stretches west to Atrisco Vista Boulevard. The district’s Democratic incumbent […]

Posted inPolitics & Elections, Sandoval County

The Hot Ticket Seat

In Senate District 9, four candidates are looking to replace the current-sitting Democratic state Senator Brenda McKenna. Democrats Heather Balas and Cindy Nava filed to run, as did Republicans Frida “Susana” Vasquez and Audrey Trujillo. District 9 encompasses two counties and part of the Sandia Pueblo. The district spans Albuquerque’s westside, Corrales, Placitas, Bernalillo, Algodones, […]