Let’s not talk about race. It might upset the children. That’s the rule in Florida, at least, or so we interpret from the way it’s been reported. It means they don’t want to upset the white children. It’s not clear whether they consider the black children. This was Florida’s response to something called critical race […]
Category: City Desk ABQ
Have an opinion? Of course you do! Share yours and we may publish it at citydesk.nm.news. Submit your opinion piece.
This story is "Reader-supported." NM Political Report relies on sponsor and reader donations to fund journalists covering local politics and policy other outlets don't cover. Think we need more reporting like this?
Thank a reporter and help us keep reporting like this free to read by becoming a monthly or one-time supporter today.
Local democracy needs local journalists.
This report is more than a news story. We partnered with NMreports to expand our ability to cover stories that help readers understand how New Mexico works and inspire them to participate in public decisions.
When you see "Reader-supported"on a story it means your donations helped us cover a story we would have otherwise missed. Become an investor in rebuilding local news for New Mexico by giving a monthly or one-time donation now.
Cloud Eagle has Landed
A music and dance group from the Pueblo of Jemez has partnered with a production music company in an effort to bring Indigenous music to a worldwide audience. The artistic endeavors of the music group Cloud Eagle is now available through ALIBI Music, which makes music available to license for television, film, commercials and other […]
The Signpost: Aug. 9, 2024
Have a subscription? Sign in below to access this page. Need a subscription? Start one here. Thank you for subscribing and supporting one of the last local independent newspapers in New Mexico!
When Viral Posts Become Toxic
From purely a viewer’s standpoint, this has been a fun Olympic Games. After having the U.S. broadcasting rights for years, NBC seems to finally have hit the right formula for covering the Games (although I could stand fewer celebrity cameos in the stands). I’m getting to see just enough of the only-every-four-years events like fencing […]
When Viral Posts Become Toxic
From purely a viewer’s standpoint, this has been a fun Olympic Games. After having the U.S. broadcasting rights for years, NBC seems to finally have hit the right formula for covering the Games (although I could stand fewer celebrity cameos in the stands). I’m getting to see just enough of the only-every-four-years events like fencing […]
Home on the Range
In the heart of Placitas, overlooking Highway 165, the Elk Ridge Ranch offers visitors a unique opportunity to get up close with elk and bison. Founded by Dale and Sue Spencer in 2022, Elk Ridge Ranch spans 7 acres and invites visitors to feed and pet elk and bison, savor fresh fruit from the trees […]
Letter to the Editor: Just the Untampered Facts, Please
Submitted by William K. Summers, M.D. Have something to say? We know you do! Submit your letters to the editor at editor@newmexico.news. I stopped reading the Washington Post, New York Times, and Albuquerque Journal because their Marxist view turned news into propaganda. I read The Independent because it offers practical information about my community. Now […]
Letter to the Editor: Just the Untampered Facts, Please
Submitted by William K. Summers, M.D. Have something to say? We know you do! Submit your letters to the editor at editor@newmexico.news. I stopped reading the Washington Post, New York Times, and Albuquerque Journal because their Marxist view turned news into propaganda. I read The Independent because it offers practical information about my community. Now […]
¡Que Viva La Fiesta!
Bernalillo is gearing up for its 331st annual Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo from Aug. 9 to 11, celebrating the town’s history, culture and religious traditions honoring San Lorenzo, whose feast day is Aug. 10. The fiestas date back to the town’s refounding, celebrating a promise made to its patron saint, San Lorenzo, for safe […]
Voters Can Request Absentee Ballots for General Election
Registered New Mexico voters can now request an absentee ballot for the 2024 General Election by visiting the New Mexico Voter Information Portal NMVote.org. “Every vote counts,” said Sandoval County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero said. “We are here to help our voters cast their ballots securely and efficiently, and in a manner that is most comfortable […]

