Those in Council District 6 will get a say in capital spending 

By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Council District 6 residents will have the chance to make their voices heard on how to spend $1.5 million in city funding in their neighborhoods, starting Saturday. Residents aged 11 and older will have nine projects to choose from; District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers says people who work in the […]

Mayor: Program breaks cycle of violence among city’s high risk

By Damon Scott Freddie Sedillo is still in contact with gang members who are involved in stabbings, shootings and drugs — but now it’s to convince them to step away from the chaos. The 52-year-old said his background, which includes decades in prison and almost six years in solitary confinement, makes his plea more powerful […]

Mayor: Program breaks cycle of violence among city’s high risk

By Damon Scott Freddie Sedillo is still in contact with gang members who are involved in stabbings, shootings and drugs — but now it’s to convince them to step away from the chaos. The 52-year-old said his background, which includes decades in prison and almost six years in solitary confinement, makes his plea more powerful […]

Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes

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Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes

By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]

Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety, Politics & Elections

Former legislative candidate convicted in shootings of lawmakers homes

By Rodd Cayton A former Republican legislative candidate was found guilty of federal charges involving the shooting of the houses of Democratic officials this week. A federal jury found Solomon Peña, 41, guilty of using and carrying a machine gun during and in relation to a crime of violence, solicitation to commit a crime of […]

Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements

By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]

Baca proposes new fund for cultural improvements

By Rodd Cayton Albuquerque City Councilor Joaquín Baca says residents of the Duke City are ready for new beautification and recreation projects. Baca, who represents Albuquerque’s District 2, introduced an ordinance that would ask voters to fund new community improvements through a gross receipts tax increase. He said the city can address ongoing concerns about […]