Bernalillo County commissioners are pressing the issue of how much authority they have over staff hiring for elected officials. They’ll be discussing the issue again Tuesday, in a second closed session before their regular meeting. After a closed meeting Thursday, the board authorized County Attorney Ken Martinez to proceed with certain steps toward resolving the […]
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Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
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Want to help ABQ’s homeless? Here’s three uncommon ways
The city operates a volunteer portal for residents to get involved — including in homelessness efforts — but there are other, perhaps not-so-common, options for Burqueños who want to help. Here are three to consider. Help with a more accurate count To secure critical federal funds for homelessness initiatives, the New Mexico Coalition to End […]
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Mountainair Property Owners Now Responsible for Keeping Town Clean and Safe
The Town of Mountainair has adopted a property maintenance ordinance designed to ensure the community remains clean, safe and welcoming for all residents. The ordinance sets guidelines that hold property owners responsible for following to help keep the town beautiful and free from hazards. According to Mayor Peter Nieto, the guidelines include maintaining weeds to […]
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Supreme Court refuses to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
by Ann E. Marimow, Justin Jouvenal, (c) 2025 , The Washington Post A closely divided Supreme Court refused to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, clearing the way for the president-elect to face judgment in a New York courtroom on Friday and to be formally classified as a felon before he returns […]
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Supreme Court refuses to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
by Ann E. Marimow, Justin Jouvenal, (c) 2025 , The Washington Post A closely divided Supreme Court refused to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case, clearing the way for the president-elect to face judgment in a New York courtroom on Friday and to be formally classified as a felon before he returns […]
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Appeals court allows release of Smith’s report on Trump’s election-reversal efforts
by Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein (c) 2025 , The Washington Post A federal appellate court ruled Thursday that the Justice Department may publicly release special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 election, although the timing of that release remains unclear. The ruling did not distinguish between […]
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Appeals court allows release of Smith’s report on Trump’s election-reversal efforts
by Jeremy Roebuck, Perry Stein (c) 2025 , The Washington Post A federal appellate court ruled Thursday that the Justice Department may publicly release special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 election, although the timing of that release remains unclear. The ruling did not distinguish between […]
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Carter honored at a Capitol where his agenda was ‘ground to a halt’
By Paul Kane · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Jimmy Carter might not have believed the words of praise coming from Democrats and Republicans under the Capitol dome this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) hailed Carter as “a man who modeled the virtues of service.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) praised the 39th […]
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Carter honored at a Capitol where his agenda was ‘ground to a halt’
By Paul Kane · The Washington Post (c) 2025 Jimmy Carter might not have believed the words of praise coming from Democrats and Republicans under the Capitol dome this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) hailed Carter as “a man who modeled the virtues of service.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) praised the 39th […]