New Mexico’s U.S. senators joined the vast majority of their Democratic colleagues Tuesday in pressing the Trump Administration to dramatically expand humanitarian aid to Gaza and resume diplomatic efforts to end the war between Israel and Hamas. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján signed onto a written letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
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Posted inAlbuquerque
Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings
Albuquerque honored the memory of a beloved cycling safety educator Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life’s work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. The community bike hub that Chuck Malagodi helped create is now officially the “Chuck Malagodi Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center,” […]
Posted inEducation
Students head back to APS in August, but 70% of classrooms won’t have A/C
As Albuquerque students head back to class on Aug. 7, many will face the same uncomfortable reality that has plagued the district for years: classrooms that can reach 80 degrees or higher, even when air conditioning systems are working properly. With just days until school starts, Albuquerque Public Schools cannot guarantee comfortable temperatures in the […]
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Keller seeks to cut red tape for Safe Outdoor Spaces
Mayor Tim Keller wants to ease costly rules that have stalled efforts to open more Safe Outdoor Spaces in Albuquerque, saying churches and nonprofits should be able to create legal encampments without facing major financial barriers. Speaking July 28 at New Creation Albuquerque Church—the city’s only operating Safe Outdoor Space—Keller said current regulations make it […]
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Six candidates qualify for public financing in Albuquerque City Council election
The Office of the City Clerk certified the publicly financed candidates Monday, with four incumbents and two newcomers earning the right to receive lump-sum grants from the city’s Open and Ethical Elections Fund to run their campaigns through November’s election. City Clerk Ethan Watson’s office announced that the following candidates qualified for public financing: Ahren […]
Posted inBernalillo County
BernCo goes green, saves green
Bernalillo County taxpayers are already seeing the financial benefits of an $18 million energy efficiency project that will save approximately $500,000 annually in utility and maintenance costs while reducing the county’s environmental footprint. The comprehensive project affects 11 major county facilities that residents use daily, from community centers where families gather to the courthouse where […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico senators demand transparency on rural health fund as hospital closures loom
New Mexico’s senators are demanding answers about how a $50 billion federal fund will be distributed to rural hospitals, as up to eight facilities in the state could close within 18 months due to sweeping cuts to healthcare programs. Sens. Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich joined 14 other Democrats in a letter to Centers […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico
Snapchat faces legal battle in New Mexico over child exploitation allegations
Social media company accused of easing exploitation The State of New Mexico’s lawsuit against the parent company of Snapchat over allegations of enabling child exploitation is gathering steam. The lawsuit, filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in September 2024, accuses Snap Inc., the parent company of social media platform Snapchat, of designing its […]
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion
Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future
Submitted by Senator Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas New Mexico’s capital outlay efforts have fueled remarkable progress on projects throughout the state. We have replaced aging infrastructure and built new roads, dams, and public buildings. In turn, the construction activity has spurred economic activity through high-paying construction jobs and the purchase of equipment and supplies. But […]
Posted inBernalillo County
Bernalillo County seeks public input on $10 million South Valley flood project
Residents in Bernalillo County’s South Valley will get their chance Wednesday evening to learn about a $10 million infrastructure project designed to end the chronic flooding that has left neighbors feeling “trapped in their houses” during heavy rains. Bernalillo County will host a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Westside Community […]