Bernalillo County Commissioners accept $262,000 grant to add two fire rescue positions

The Bernalillo County Commission voted Sept. 24 to accept a $262,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration. According to a press release, the grant will be used by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue to add two firefighter/EMT positions. During the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to […]

At one cat cafe, Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’ remark prompts derision

By Ashley Parker, The Washington Post  (c) 2024 The cat owners and cat lovers at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar in Northern Virginia think vice-presidential candidate JD Vance is a purrfect idiot. “Beyond ridiculous,” said Beth Kanupp, 41, who was visiting from Orlando with her fiancé. “I kind of just rolled my eyes,” […]

Advocacy groups urge Congress to commit to certifying election results

Colby Itkowitzm, The Washington Post (c) 2024 A broad coalition of advocacy groups called on every member of Congress to commit to certify the results of the presidential election on Jan. 6, 2025, warning lawmakers in a letter sent Monday that “our most fundamental rights and freedoms will be jeopardized once again” if they don’t […]

East Mountain community celebrates outstanding citizens

Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]

East Mountain community celebrates outstanding citizens

Bernalillo County hosted the East Mountain community for a party at Vista Grande Community Center in Sandia Park on Sept. 22. The 2024 East Mountain Celebration centered around the themes of “Fire Safety and Awareness” and “First Responder Appreciation,” bringing the community together for a day of fun, entertainment and education. Bernalillo County Fire & […]

Rental scooters roll back into ABQ

Starting Friday, Albuquerque residents will see bright orange rental scooters around the city again.  The city’s Planning Department announced in a news release that the rental scooter company Spin will begin installing and testing stations throughout Albuquerque Friday.  Spin did respond to requests for more information by press time.  The release stated scooter locations can […]

NM public defenders offer ‘safe space’ for warrant resolution

The state public defender’s office is looking to help people with outstanding arrest warrants straighten them out. A team of attorneys from the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender will host a “warrant workshop” Thursday, Oct. 3, at the International District Library. They will be helping resolve arrest warrants from Bernalillo County.  “This […]

Harris visiting border amid intensifying fight over immigration

Matt Viser, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to call for tougher border security measures on Friday during a visit to the southern border, a trip that amounts to her latest attempt to directly confront some of her biggest political vulnerabilities. In what her campaign is billing as a major […]

Justice Dept. charges three men in alleged Iran hack of Trump campaign

By Devlin Barrett, The Washington Post (c) 2024 The Justice Department has charged three men with carrying outIran’s alleged hack and leak attack against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. Since June, the FBI has been investigating hacking activity aimed at the email accounts of Trump campaign staff and other people in the former president’s orbit. The […]