7 Brew celebrates Rio Rancho grand opening with donation to UNM Children’s Hospital

A new coffee shop that opened in Rio Rancho last week not only offers over 20,000 drink combinations — it also served up a big check to the University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital. Drive-thru coffee brand 7 Brew celebrated the grand opening of its second New Mexico location and first in Rio Rancho by […]

Safety takes a front seat at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta

The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will have a safety focus, both on the ground and in the air, an event spokesperson said Wednesday. “Balloon Fiesta aims to create a secure and enjoyable environment where everyone can experience the magic of the flying events without concerns for their well-being,” Tom Garrity said. “To ensure a […]

ABQ city councilors set to debate campaign finance changes

The next mayoral and City Council election is not until next year, but Albuquerque city councilors are already debating how much public money some council candidates should receive for campaigning.  During the council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Councilor Joaquín Baca introduced a proposal to “clean up” campaign finance sections of the city’s charter.  Council candidates currently […]

Letter to the Editor: History can teach us a lot about Project 2025

Submitted by Tennise Broeck Morse, local author of “Work or Die” – The Great Disability Benefits War. Albuquerque is a great place to live, but it may not be so great under Project 2025.  With all the hoopla this “project” has caused, few people are looking back to 1981, when – according to the Heritage Society […]

Letter to the Editor: History can teach us a lot about Project 2025

Submitted by Tennise Broeck Morse, local author of “Work or Die” – The Great Disability Benefits War. Albuquerque is a great place to live, but it may not be so great under Project 2025.  With all the hoopla this “project” has caused, few people are looking back to 1981, when – according to the Heritage Society […]

Extra innings: Local baseball legend saved by fast-acting UNM hospital team

By Brianna Mortensen and Tom Szymanski, UNM Health The University of New Mexico Hospital may be located in Albuquerque, but as the state’s only Level-I trauma center, UNM Hospital is the hospital for every New Mexican when it comes to providing the highest level of care in life-threatening situations. That was the case for 72-year-old […]

City, county agree on jail fixes

Bernalillo County’s jail system continues to work out reforms spurred by a long-running lawsuit. During their Tuesday meeting, Bernalillo County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Albuquerque to continue joint operations at the Medical and Mental Health Triage Facility, Prisoner Transport Unit and Resource Reentry Center. Under the agreement, arrestees will undergo […]

Trump wants Mike Pence out of Jan. 6 trial. Would the case survive?

By Perry Stein, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The federal election interference indictment against Donald Trump offers example after example of the then-president allegedly trying to pressure his vice president, Mike Pence, to help him overturn the 2020 election results. There was the Dec. 25 phone call when Pence called Trump to wish him a […]

Young voters play ‘potentially decisive’ role in 2024 election

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Susan Svrluga, The Washington Post (c) 2024 ATLANTA – On the way to his dorm between classes at Morehouse College, freshman Daylan Moore, 18, was stopped in his tracks by a question: “Baby, have you registered to vote?” A bright-eyed woman, donning the royal blue and gold colors of the sorority Sigma Gamma […]

Arizona official who certifies elections alleges fraud after his defeat

Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Washington Post (c) 2024 PHOENIX – Fresh off losing a campaignfor sheriff, Pinal County Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh (R) voted “under duress” in August to certify the county’s primary election results. This week, he threatened to sue the Arizona county that employs him, claiming – much like President Donald Trump did after […]