As commercial developments in the city struggle with nagging vacancies and a wobbling economy, the bustling development known as The 25 Way along the north I-25 corridor remains a bright spot for economic activity – bolstered by Boeing Albuquerque’s recent expansion and a popular lineup of restaurants. Commercial real estate veteran Scott Whitefield, with CBRE, […]
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A flawed primary system stands ready to endorse two unpopular Presidents
The biggest surprise from the Iowa Republican primary caucus was not that the winner was former President Donald Trump. It was that otherwise lackluster contender Ron DeSantis came from behind and finished a solid second ahead of Nikki Haley. Volatile yet clueless Vivek Ramaswamy finished behind Haley, suspended his campaign and pledged his support to […]
A flawed primary system stands ready to endorse two unpopular Presidents
The biggest surprise from the Iowa Republican primary caucus was not that the winner was former President Donald Trump. It was that otherwise lackluster contender Ron DeSantis came from behind and finished a solid second ahead of Nikki Haley. Volatile yet clueless Vivek Ramaswamy finished behind Haley, suspended his campaign and pledged his support to […]
A flawed primary system stands ready to endorse two unpopular Presidents
The biggest surprise from the Iowa Republican primary caucus was not that the winner was former President Donald Trump. It was that otherwise lackluster contender Ron DeSantis came from behind and finished a solid second ahead of Nikki Haley. Volatile yet clueless Vivek Ramaswamy finished behind Haley, suspended his campaign and pledged his support to […]
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$200k for Tijeras water well sits unused
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$200k for Tijeras water well sits unused
As the state legislature began its annual soiree in Santa Fe this week, a $200,000 capital outlay allocation from 2023 for a water project south of Tijeras remains in limbo. And now village officials are seeing if the money can be re-allocated to their coffers for use. Finger pointing abounded after the Green Ridge Mutual […]
$200k for Tijeras water well sits unused
As the state legislature began its annual soiree in Santa Fe this week, a $200,000 capital outlay allocation from 2023 for a water project south of Tijeras remains in limbo. And now village officials are seeing if the money can be re-allocated to their coffers for use. Finger pointing abounded after the Green Ridge Mutual […]
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Daughter of long-time NM Senator runs for office
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