Posted inNational News

Supreme Court limits nationwide orders that have blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship ban

By Ann E. Marimow The Supreme Court on Friday backed President Donald Trump’s request to scale back lower-court orders that have for months blocked the administration’s ban on automatic citizenship for the U.S.-born babies of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors, ruling that those nationwide injunctions went too far. The 6-3 decision, with the liberal justices […]

Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández urge Trump Administration to fully implement broadband

A bipartisan group of over 40 members of Congress, led by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representative Terese Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), have called on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to fully implement the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program as originally intended by Congress.  The lawmakers expressed strong […]

Albuquerque completes first phase of Housing and Treatment Navigation Center

The City of Albuquerque unveiled a new patio space this week at the Gateway Center, aiming to enhance the facility’s commitment to providing low-barrier services that foster healing and community for its residents. The newly completed outdoor area features shade canopies, tables, benches, and a bike rack. It also includes a small dog park for […]

City cracks down on fiber optic work

New fiber installation rules are now in effect in Albuquerque, which aim to protect neighborhoods and hold companies accountable for damage and make sure they clean up after themselves.  After months of complaints about damaged sidewalks and lawns, city officials introduced new regulations this week to enhance oversight of fiber optic construction. Companies must now […]

State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’

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Bernalillo County accepts nearly $26 million for community projects

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners formally accepted nearly $26 million in state capital outlay appropriations during its June 24 meeting.  The funding, secured during the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, will support a broad range of projects aimed at improving housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and public safety throughout the county. “This resolution brings to life […]

Posted inEast Mountains, General Interest

From Tijeras to the deep: MMA3 Thompson’s journey aboard USS Springfield

Submitted by American Connections Media Outreach NAVAL BASE GUAM – Before the ocean swallows the light and the hatch seals shut, every submariner carries one thing below the surface — their story. For Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Thompson, a native of Tijeras, New Mexico, serving as a machinist’s mate (auxiliary), that story began in […]

Albuquerque’s new opt-in zoning plan aims to ease housing crunch

A proposed resolution, sponsored by City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, who introduced it on behalf of Mayor Tim Keller, still needs committee approval but could allow property owners to opt in to rezone for denser or mixed-use housing as part of a broader push to address the housing shortage. The city’s voluntary rezoning plan would let […]

Posted inEducation

Reading 9 to 5: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to Estancia Valley

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program across the state. This program will ensure that every child born in New Mexico up to the age of five receives free, high-quality books each month through the book gifting initiative.  “Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and […]