Albuquerque city councilors on Monday finally decided how much public financing future council and mayoral candidates will get. During their last two meetings, councilors debated and deferred a proposal, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, to clean up campaign finance sections of the city’s charter. Without any discussion Monday night, councilors approved the proposal on a […]
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Fueling Foul-Up
On Oct. 12, the Warrior Fuel II gas station, on the south side of U.S. 550 between the Town of Bernalillo and the Pueblo of Santa Ana, mistakenly received a delivery of diesel fuel into its unleaded tank from a third-party vendor. The error affected numerous customers, resulting in significant vehicle repairs for some, according […]
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New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation
New Mexico’s election officials reminded voters Thursday that state and federal law protect their right to cast their ballots safely and free from intimidation. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday morning published their updated General Election Voter Information Resource Guide, a week after early voting began […]
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New Mexico election officials promote guide to guard against voter intimidation
New Mexico’s election officials reminded voters Thursday that state and federal law protect their right to cast their ballots safely and free from intimidation. The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Justice on Thursday morning published their updated General Election Voter Information Resource Guide, a week after early voting began […]
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Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9
Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo. A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]
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Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]
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Finding solutions for unhoused galvanizes Albuquerque residents
Interest was high in September when the local chapter of the national nonprofit Braver Angels hosted a debate in the International District. The debate was about whether more tax dollars are needed to address the city’s high number of people living on the streets and in shelters — estimated to be about 5,000. While dozens […]
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Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage
By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]
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Trump serves up McDonald’s fries, but dodges question on minimum wage
By Marianne LeVine, Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington Post (c) 2024 FEASTERVILLE, Pa. – Former president Donald Trump briefly manned the fry station at a McDonald’s franchise here on Sunday, but dodged a question about increasing the minimum wage. Wearing an apron, the Republican presidential nominee lifted fries out of the hot oil, shook them, salted them […]
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Bipartisan task force slams beleaguered Secret Service in new report
By Jacqueline Alemany, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The deadly shooting at a July 13 Donald Trump rally was preventable, but multiple security failures allowed a 20-year-old gunman to climb atop an unsecured roof and fire eight shots, killing an attendee and wounding Trump and two others, the bipartisan House task force investigating the attack […]