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NM unemployment rate ticks up to 4.4% in January
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How a push to amend the Constitution could help Trump expand presidential power
<img width="1024" height="766" src="https://eastmountains.citydesk.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/sites/6/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-1024×766-1.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.citydesk.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/sites/6/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-1024×766-1.jpg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-300×225.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-768×575.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-1536×1150.jpg 1536w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-600×450.jpg?crop=1 600w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-400×299.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-200×150.jpg?crop=1 200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-1200×898.jpg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-1568×1174.jpg 1568w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k-2000×1497.jpg 2000w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k.jpg 2047w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1661531" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/03/17/how-a-push-to-amend-the-constitution-could-help-trump-expand-presidential-power/498309798_b33a700c19_k/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2025/03/498309798_b33a700c19_k.jpg" data-orig-size="2047,1532" […]
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Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM New Mexico’s respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October. The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted […]
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Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPA’s second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
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Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexico’s peak […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Education is Essential for New Mexico’s Future
By Fiana Shapiro New Mexico’s diverse landscapes—deserts, mountains, forests, and rivers—offer endless opportunities for exploration. Yet, many children face financial, logistical, and educational barriers that keep them from experiencing the outdoors. At the Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), we are working to change that by providing immersive, hands-on environmental education that brings children out […]
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What to expect from city council on Monday
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget. […]
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What to expect from city council on Monday
The Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday night that would ensure Albuquerque renters’ urgent complaints involving unsafe or deteriorating conditions are prioritized. City councilors may also vote on a proposal to make the appeal process for city developments more affordable and a proposal to include more specificity in the city’s budget. […]