Cooper “CW” Ayon says he really enjoys changing people’s idea of blues music, getting folks to dance and making them forget about their worries for a couple hours. As one of the state’s most celebrated and prolific bluesmen, it’s not too hard to catch him singing and playing guitar alongside an upright bass player named […]
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Thousands march in Downtown Albuquerque to protest ICE, Trump immigration policies
A wave of chants, music and calls for justice surged through Downtown Albuquerque on Friday as approximately 2,000 people gathered to protest federal immigration policies and call for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The demonstration, organized in response to ongoing ICE raids and immigration enforcement efforts under policies implemented by President Donald […]
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A new bill could change how Albuquerque handles homeless camps
Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers is proposing changes to the city’s Safe Outdoor Space (SOS) Operator’s Permit Ordinance, aiming to reduce regulatory obstacles and make it easier to open and manage sanctioned encampments for people experiencing homelessness. Rogers is pushing to ease city rules on Safe Outdoor Spaces. She argues that current regulations create unnecessary […]
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Seven candidates officially qualify to run for Albuquerque mayor
Incumbent Tim Keller will face a six-pack of challengers as he runs for an unprecedented third term as Albuquerque mayor. After the June 21 deadline to meet the requirements for qualification in the upcoming election, Keller and six other mayoral hopefuls will be on the Election Day ballot on Nov. 4. Candidates for mayor must […]
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The Next Education Disruptor: GenAI in New Mexico’s Schools
Submitted by Trey Smith One of the more consequential outcomes of this past year’s legislative session was the passage of House Memorial 2, which mandated the creation of a statewide working group focused on making recommendations for generative artificial intelligence (AI) policy and use in New Mexico schools. I was fortunate enough to be appointed […]
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Trump’s Medicaid cuts could break the MAGA coalition
By Lakshya Jain, Harrison Lavelle — As Republicans crafted their One Big Beautiful Bill, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) offered a warning: “Our voters support social insurance programs. More than that, our voters depend on those programs.” While House Republicans ignored his pleas, opting to pass a bill with cuts to Medicaid that the Congressional Budget […]
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Laura Roberta Oney Jones
Laura Roberta Oney Jones, 70, a lifetime resident of NM, passed away May 28, 2025, in Albuquerque. NM. Laura was born in Mountainair, NM on June 13, 1954 and lived on her grandfather’s ranch until she was 14-years-old. She attended school in Mountainair, graduating in 1972. She then attended NMSU, graduating with both her B.S. […]
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Bernalillo County may take action to rebuke Trump administration
The Bernalillo County Commission will consider adopting a resolution declaring support for the U.S. Congress amid nationwide concerns about the growing power of the executive branch. Chair Eric Olivas and Vice Chair Adriann Barboa are scheduled to introduce the resolution during the County Commission meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The draft resolution lists actions that […]