By Steve Thompson · The Washington Post (c) 2025 The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order to facilitate the return of a Maryland man illegally deported to a notorious megaprison in El Salvador, a move that could send the case back to the Supreme Court for a second time. In a request to pause directives from […]
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Estancia High School athlete Olavio Hernandez wins National Spirit of Sport Award
Staff report The New Mexico Activities Association recently announced that Estancia High School student-athlete Olavio Hernandez is the National High School Spirit of Sport Section 6 Award Winner. This award recognizes individuals who have overcome adversity. According to a press release from the NMAA, Olavio Hernandez faced a significant challenge when his lower leg was […]
Reel Gems: Overlooked films currently streaming: Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
By Douglas Wood Rated R Currently streaming on Prime, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube and Peacock Sunshine Cleaning is the deceptively cheery title of the 2008 dramedy about biohazard waste removal. It’s also the name of the crime scene clean-up business started by Rose Lorkowski (Amy Adams, Doubt, Arrival) and her younger sister, Norah (Emily Blunt, […]
‘Tesla Takedown’ organizers ask Democrats to protect Section 230
By Will Oremus, Andrea Jiménez · The Washington Post (c) 2025 In early February, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency was slashing its way through federal agencies, Seattle-based organizer Evan Sutton and a friend had an idea to organize a protest at a local Tesla dealership. “We were just looking to make some trouble and thought maybe […]
‘Tesla Takedown’ organizers ask Democrats to protect Section 230
By Will Oremus, Andrea Jiménez · The Washington Post (c) 2025 In early February, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency was slashing its way through federal agencies, Seattle-based organizer Evan Sutton and a friend had an idea to organize a protest at a local Tesla dealership. “We were just looking to make some trouble and thought maybe […]
State Supreme Court: ABQ doesn’t owe ex-detective $1.4 million
By Rodd Cayton City officials Tuesday applauded the reversal of a $1.4 million jury award to a former Albuquerque police detective. Teresa Romero alleged that the Albuquerque Police Department failed to address post-traumatic stress disorder or accommodate her disability in a way that would allow her to keep working. Romero was placed on administrative leave […]
Keller is protecting ABQ’s public lands
By Tom Solomon This commentary piece was submitted to City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org I want to thank Mayor Tim Keller for responding to President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon public lands to mining and drilling and to cut off funding for environmental protections. At Albuquerque’s Earth Day celebration […]
DOGE sought to assign a team to an independent nonprofit group
By Perry Stein · The Washington Post (c) 2025 U.S. DOGE Service representatives told leaders of a nonprofit group Tuesday that it wants to assign members of its team to work at all institutes or agencies that receive federal funds, highlighting its aggressiveness as it attempts to reshape the federal government, according to several people familiar with the […]
Trump officials say destroying endangered species’ habitats isn’t ‘harm’
By Dino Grandoni · The Washington Post (c) 2025 In what could be one of the most significant actions the Trump administration has taken on the environment, officials have proposed redefining what it means to “harm” a plant or animal under the Endangered Species Act, excluding habitat destruction from activities deemed a threat to protected species. Officials […]
BernCo warns of possible service adjustments Thursday as PNM considers Public Safety Power Shutoff
Staff report Bernalillo County is preparing for potential service adjustments on Thursday as PNM considers a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in the East Mountains due to extreme wildfire risk. PNM alerted customers Tuesday to prepare for possible weather-related power outages this week due to strong winds and low humidity combining to increase wildfire risk. […]

