Radio tower crashes after getting hit by hot air balloon

A radio tower near Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque collapsed after it was struck by a hot-air balloon Friday morning, according to Bernalillo County Fire Rescue.  The incident happened at 10511 Second Street NW.  A spokesperson for fire rescue, Bryant Harris, said there were no injuries and the balloon continued flying and landed safely. Harris […]

Eight years ago, Trump vowed to ‘drain the swamp.’ Now he swims in it.

By saac Stanley-Becker, Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post (c) 2024 When clients tell Mercury Public Affairs, a consulting and lobbying shop with 18 offices worldwide, that they’re concerned about Donald Trump’s possible return to office, the firm has just the person to ease their nerves: Bryan Lanza. Lanza, a Mercury partner and longtime Republican strategist, is […]

Eight years ago, Trump vowed to ‘drain the swamp.’ Now he swims in it.

By saac Stanley-Becker, Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post (c) 2024 When clients tell Mercury Public Affairs, a consulting and lobbying shop with 18 offices worldwide, that they’re concerned about Donald Trump’s possible return to office, the firm has just the person to ease their nerves: Bryan Lanza. Lanza, a Mercury partner and longtime Republican strategist, is […]

Bernalillo County voters to decide on extension of a critical investment for UNM Hospital

By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health Voters in Bernalillo County this general election will be asked if they are willing to continue a critical investment for The University of New Mexico Hospital.  That investment is through a mill levy, which substantially helps operations and maintenance of the hospital, accounting for about 10% of the hospital’s budget.  The […]

Bernalillo County voters to decide on extension of a critical investment for UNM Hospital

By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health Voters in Bernalillo County this general election will be asked if they are willing to continue a critical investment for The University of New Mexico Hospital.  That investment is through a mill levy, which substantially helps operations and maintenance of the hospital, accounting for about 10% of the hospital’s budget.  The […]

Trump calls for CBS to lose broadcasting rights over Harris interview

By Patrick Svitek, Amy B Wang, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Former president Donald Trump said Thursday that CBS News should lose a broadcasting license over how it edited a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, even though the federal government does not issue licenses for such television networks. It was the latest example […]

Trump calls for CBS to lose broadcasting rights over Harris interview

By Patrick Svitek, Amy B Wang, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Former president Donald Trump said Thursday that CBS News should lose a broadcasting license over how it edited a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, even though the federal government does not issue licenses for such television networks. It was the latest example […]

NM Supreme Court says jails could be sued over mistakenly releasing inmates

With the backdrop of a succession of erroneous Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) inmate releases, a new court ruling could mean expanded liability for jails and prisons. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Tuesday state law allows those harmed by mistakenly released inmates to sue the jail or prison. In a unanimous opinion, the […]

NM Supreme Court says jails could be sued over mistakenly releasing inmates

With the backdrop of a succession of erroneous Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) inmate releases, a new court ruling could mean expanded liability for jails and prisons. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Tuesday state law allows those harmed by mistakenly released inmates to sue the jail or prison. In a unanimous opinion, the […]

ABQ City Council passes resolution to strip mayor’s power to influence charter changes

Albuquerque city councilors this week approved a proposal that would severely limit the mayor’s say on who gets to suggest changes to the city’s charter.  The city’s Charter Review Task Force convenes nearly every 10 years to evaluate the city’s charter and identify any needed changes. An early proposal to outline the panel’s makeup would […]