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Councilor Rogers hosts July 3 Community Conversation

District 6 Councilor Nichole Rogers will host her next “Community Conversation” from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday at Flock of Moons Brewing Company to share updates on development projects, policy changes and the upcoming participatory budgeting groundbreaking. The July 3 event, part of Rogers’ monthly series held at rotating venues across District 6, offers residents […]

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Trump, Johnson rush to get House GOP holdouts to back tax bill

By Marianna Sotomayor, Jacob Bogage House Republicans leaders rushed Wednesday to build support for President Donald Trump’s massive tax and immigration legislation, as dozens of lawmakers remain against the bill. Lawmakers with objections to the Senate bill – which would extend trillions of dollars in tax cuts, while strengthening immigration enforcement and defense – are […]

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and public health damage near Clovis. The judge’s statements pave the way for New Mexico’s July 2024 lawsuit to serve as a national bellwether case for PFAS claims under the Comprehensive […]

Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico

Eligible New Mexico voters will now be automatically registered to vote when they complete a driver’s transaction with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This new measure, part of House Bill 4 (HB4), passed during the 2023 legislative session, aims to expand voting rights protections across the state. The automatic registration process will also ensure that […]

BernCo assessor and treasurer join forces to keep residents in their homes

The Office of the Bernalillo County Assessor and the Office of the Treasurer are collaborating to meticulously review all properties slated for state auction due to unpaid property taxes. This joint effort aims to prevent residents from losing their homes, land, or businesses. Property owners who are more than three years delinquent on their property […]

Burqueños can expect ramped-up patrols and enforcement over the Fourth of July holiday to curb illegal fireworks and prevent fires in high-risk areas like the Bosque and foothills.

Everything you need to know for Freedom 4th

Albuquerque’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns Friday to Balloon Fiesta Park with fireworks, live music and a strong push for safety amid ongoing fire restrictions. City officials want Burqueños to enjoy the free Freedom Fourth event while keeping fire risks in mind. Speaking at a press conference on fireworks safety, leaders said tens of […]

Landmark New Mexico oil pollution lawsuit appealed to state Supreme Court

A coalition of Indigenous, frontline, youth and environmental organizations, alongside community members, appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court Tuesday to hear their landmark lawsuit, which challenges the state’s alleged failure to protect public health and the environment from oil and gas pollution, as mandated by the New Mexico Constitution. The appeal follows a state […]

APD expands drone surveillance in Bosque amid fire risk and suspicious activity

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is significantly increasing its use of drone technology to monitor the Rio Grande Bosque, a move prompted by a recent surge in suspicious fires and ongoing extreme heat conditions that have escalated fire risk across the city. During a press conference held Tuesday, Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold […]

New Mexico Senators condemn Trump tax and spending bill after Senate passage

Following the narrow passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill in the Senate, New Mexico’s Democratic Senators, Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich, have issued strong condemnations, warning of the potential negative impacts on New Mexican families and communities. The bill passed with a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the […]

New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) found enough violations at the Avamere at Rio Rancho senior care facility that the state dropped a total of $12,040 in fines on the company.

Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center

By Josh Lee A Rio Rancho senior care facility is facing some steep fines after state inspectors discovered a number of safety violations. According to state records, inspectors from the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) found enough violations at the Avamere at Rio Rancho senior care facility that the state […]