Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords

By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells.  The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]

Council passes law targeting city’s ‘bad actor’ landlords

By Damon Scott There’s new hope for scores of renters in Albuquerque who face issues such as a lack of running water, a lack of hot water, substandard heating and cooling, front doors that don’t lock, appliances that don’t work, pest infestation and unsafe stairwells.  The Albuquerque City Council unanimously passed legislation Monday night that […]

Major lobbyist transparency bill nears finish line

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Medical psilocybin bill passes its final committee, but runs low on time for its final hurdle

By Daniel Montaño, KUNM A bill that would legalize medical psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, passed its final committee vote on Monday. Now it has four days to clear a full House vote before landing on the governor’s desk, making New Mexico only the third state to legalize the drug. Senate Bill 219 passed […]

PNM again considering cutting the power in the East Mountains

By Kevin Hendricks The Public Service Company of New Mexico is again considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the East Mountains on March 18.  Earlier this month, PNM  announced plans to shut off power to 10,000 customers in the East Mountains due to high wind conditions that could create a fire risk. Later that […]

PNM again considering cutting the power in the East Mountains

The Public Service Company of New Mexico is again considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the East Mountains on March 18.  Earlier this month, PNM  announced plans to shut off power to 10,000 customers in the East Mountains due to high wind conditions that could create a fire risk. Later that same day, PNM […]

Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]

Is getting high on hemp about to be illegal in ABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close the THC “loophole” 

Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis introduced legislation to ban synthetic hemp products from sale in Albuquerque. The legislation would ban the advertisement, sale, manufacture or distribution of synthetic cannabinoids with over 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, stores that sell non-intoxicating hemp products would be required to post signs that say “sale of intoxicating hemp products […]