Republicans flee from abortion restrictions in final weeks of campaign

By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In the final stretch before Election Day, Republicans are ramping up efforts to distance themselves from the restrictive abortion positions that have defined their party since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade – scrambling to soften, or appear to soften, their hard line positions. The group includes everyone […]

Republicans flee from abortion restrictions in final weeks of campaign

By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post (c) 2024 In the final stretch before Election Day, Republicans are ramping up efforts to distance themselves from the restrictive abortion positions that have defined their party since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade – scrambling to soften, or appear to soften, their hard line positions. The group includes everyone […]

House Leader Jeffries stumps in ABQ

The “D” in “Democrat” stands for “Deliver,” U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told local elected and religious leaders Friday morning. The Democrats have, in the past couple of years delivered, lower prescription drug costs, more access to healthcare, new manufacturing jobs and lower poverty levels, he said. Jeffries, who stands to become Speaker […]

House Leader Jeffries stumps in ABQ

The “D” in “Democrat” stands for “Deliver,” U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told local elected and religious leaders Friday morning. The Democrats have, in the past couple of years delivered, lower prescription drug costs, more access to healthcare, new manufacturing jobs and lower poverty levels, he said. Jeffries, who stands to become Speaker […]

The debate on new rules for Downtown continues

A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday.  The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]

The debate on new rules for Downtown continues

A proposal to put more pressure on vacant property owners in Downtown Albuquerque and ban sleeping on sidewalks is back on the table for city councilors to debate Monday.  The proposed downtown vacant buildings and properties ordinance, sponsored by Councilor Joaquín Baca, is expected to lead the night. The ordinance aims to tackle the vacant […]

Our Town, Their Stage

For five years, the Rio Rancho Players Community Theater has entertained the City of Vision with Broadway-style performances. Now they invite audiences to enjoy dessert during their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic, Our Town. The performance group is preparing for the eight-show run at The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho Life Plan Community, 900 Loma […]

Advocates, agencies for unhoused prepare for colder temps

While the weather affects everyone, those who are unhoused face significant exposure and often dire consequences from storms and the fluctuation of hot and cold temperatures. Advocates for those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque say summer 2024 — one of the hottest on record — was particularly tough for those living on the streets. Many suffered […]

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