By Nicole Maxwell A bill aimed at protecting public libraries from politically charged book ban attempts is making its way through the Roundhouse. HB 27, the Librarian Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Cates, D-Rio Rancho, seeks to prohibit public libraries from getting state funding unless they adopt a policy prohibiting the removal of books […]
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Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Torrance County, Uncategorized
Bill Seeks Funding for Economic Development in the Lower Estancia Valley
By Hannah Grover State legislators are seeking funds for state officials to contract with an entity that can help promote economic development in the Lower Estancia Valley. SB 183 would provide $100,000 to the Economic Development Department to contract with an economic development organization in the region. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Liz Stefanics, […]
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BernCo District 5’s Legislative Priorities Aim to Enhance Mountain Communities
By The Independent Staff The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has announced its legislative priorities for the 2025 state legislative session, with District 5 highlighting the unique needs of its constituents. District 5, which includes parts of the East Mountains, is seeking funding for several projects to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces. “District 5 […]
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BernCo commissioners considering the future of state fairgrounds
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday night moved to reassure communities near the New Mexico state fairgrounds that their voices will be heard and their needs considered in any potential redevelopment of the site. The commission voted unanimously to introduce legislation creating a tax increment development district (TIDD) centered on the fairgrounds, but that measure will not […]
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BernCo commissioners considering the future of state fairgrounds
Bernalillo County Commissioners Tuesday night moved to reassure communities near the New Mexico state fairgrounds that their voices will be heard and their needs considered in any potential redevelopment of the site. The commission voted unanimously to introduce legislation creating a tax increment development district (TIDD) centered on the fairgrounds, but that measure will not […]
Posted inNational News, Sandoval County
Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos
By Tony Romm, Jeff Stein, Jacob Bogage, Emily Davies · (c) 2025 A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a sweeping pause on federal spending, after the new White House policy caused significant disruptions to programs that fund schools, provide housing and ensure low-income Americans have access to health care. The court prevented the restrictions […]
Posted inNational News, Sandoval County
Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos
By Tony Romm, Jeff Stein, Jacob Bogage, Emily Davies · (c) 2025 A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a sweeping pause on federal spending, after the new White House policy caused significant disruptions to programs that fund schools, provide housing and ensure low-income Americans have access to health care. The court prevented the restrictions […]
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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]
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Future of the fairgrounds up for debate at BernCo Commission meeting
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will consider initial steps toward possible redevelopment of the New Mexico state fairgrounds. The state government is asking county officials to create a tax increment development district centered on the fairgrounds. The county could issue bonds to pay for infrastructure improvements and a portion of gross receipts taxes or property taxes […]
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Keller: We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents
Mayor Tim Keller’s administration says Albuquerque will continue to be an “immigrant friendly city” in response to new federal policies put in place by President Donald Trump aimed at cracking down on immigration offenses. “We won’t turn our local police into immigration agents or target people because of their status or skin color,” Keller said […]