By Aaron Blake, The Washington Post (c) 2024 Any number of October surprises could affect the 2024 election, but right now, none loom larger than the fall hurricanes. Hurricane Helene is already the deadliest mainland hurricane since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, ripping through the swing states Georgia and North Carolina after tearing up parts of […]
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BernCo asks state lawmakers for millions for housing
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BernCo asks state lawmakers for millions for housing
Bernalillo County commissioners Tuesday resolved to push state lawmakers to make a major investment in affordable housing. Their resolution urges the New Mexico Legislature to consider a $100 million appropriation during the 2025 legislative session for a list of 48 projects that have been identified as priorities by the county, the City of Albuquerque and […]
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Downtown’s Wells Fargo tower could see apartment conversions
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Downtown’s Wells Fargo tower could see apartment conversions
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Judge orders state agencies to ensure formerly incarcerated New Mexicans can vote in next month’s election
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Judge orders state agencies to ensure formerly incarcerated New Mexicans can vote in next month’s election
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Make the Rio Grande Again
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Proposed constitution amendments would increase property taxes for homeowners
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Spectacular Pumpkins, Intense Scares
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