Weed back on BernCo agenda

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]

Weed back on BernCo agenda

Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday will discuss a possible policy change that would permit some employees to use cannabis while off duty without risking their jobs. Commission Vice Chair Eric Olivas introduced the legislation, saying he wanted fair treatment for people who prefer now-legal cannabis to alcohol. The proposed resolution, which is up for discussion only, […]

The Trump Trials: Now what?

By Perry Stein, The Washington Post (c) 2024 When we started this newsletter last year, Donald Trump was still six months away from clinching the Republican presidential nomination. His four criminal cases were making their way through the courts and each seemed to have a shot at going to trial before the November election. A […]

The Trump Trials: Now what?

By Perry Stein, The Washington Post (c) 2024 When we started this newsletter last year, Donald Trump was still six months away from clinching the Republican presidential nomination. His four criminal cases were making their way through the courts and each seemed to have a shot at going to trial before the November election. A […]

Raised to Serve:  A Veteran’s Journey from Rural New Mexico to Military Service

By Judy A. Tachias Growing up today in a small rural county mirrors the same values and traditions that long shaped the Estancia Valley in New Mexico.  Children are raised with a deep respect for the land, working farms that were passed down through generations. They gather to celebrate milestones in their lives. Children grow […]

Trump, allies signal they will try to call the shots for Republican-led Senate

By Mariana Alfaro, The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump and his allies signaled Sunday that they will try to call the shots in the Republican-led Senate, pushing the candidacy of Sen. Rick Scott (Florida) for GOP leader and demanding that Republicans allow Trump to make appointments to his administration and the courts without […]

Trump, allies signal they will try to call the shots for Republican-led Senate

By Mariana Alfaro, The Washington Post (c) 2024 President-elect Donald Trump and his allies signaled Sunday that they will try to call the shots in the Republican-led Senate, pushing the candidacy of Sen. Rick Scott (Florida) for GOP leader and demanding that Republicans allow Trump to make appointments to his administration and the courts without […]

Photos: Veterans Day in ABQ

In honor of Veterans Day, Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department and Office of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a parade and and ceremony Monday morning that started at USS Bullhead Park and ended at New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park. Event partners included the New Mexico Memorial Foundation, United Veterans Council of Greater Albuquerque, the Dukes of Albuquerque Concert Band and the […]

Photos: Veterans Day in ABQ

In honor of Veterans Day, Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department and Office of Military and Veterans Affairs hosted a parade and and ceremony Monday morning that started at USS Bullhead Park and ended at New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park. Event partners included the New Mexico Memorial Foundation, United Veterans Council of Greater Albuquerque, the Dukes of Albuquerque Concert Band and the […]

ABQ Council president calls for a vote of no confidence for Keller

Within the last week contention has escalated between Albuquerque City Council President Dan Lewis and Mayor Tim Keller’s administration after Lewis accused the mayor of playing politics over former President Donald Trump’s campaign visits. Now he is calling on other councilors to join him in publicly condemning Keller over his response to two ballot questions […]