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By Amy B Wang — The Department of Homeland Security is vetting a pitch for a reality television show in which immigrants would compete against one another for U.S. citizenship. The proposed reality show, first reported by the Daily Mail, “is in the very beginning stages of that vetting process and has not received approval […]
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By Jacob Bogage, Marianna Sotomayor — Republican budget hard-liners rebelled Friday to block President Donald Trump’s massive tax and immigration package over concerns the legislation did not impose deep enough spending cuts. Five fiscal hawks in the House Budget Committee joined Democrats to sink a procedural vote that would have advanced the measure – formally […]
Torrance County has announced its 2025 Summer Enrichment Internship Program, which will offer paid work experience to students aged 14 to 18. Interns will work 20 hours per week at $13 an hour with employers throughout the county. The program aims to connect youth with meaningful work experiences, career exploration, and adult mentorship. Students must […]
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Susannah George, Emily Davies, Todd C. Frankel — President Donald Trump kicks off the first major international trip of his second term Tuesday in a region where his family business has grown significantly in recent months, presenting his administration with more potential conflicts of interest than ever. The president’s sons, […]
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By Hannah Ziegler — Walmart warns it will raise prices within weeks because of tariffs Walmart warned Thursday that price increases look certain – possibly within weeks – reinforcing that even the world’s biggest retailer is not immune from President Donald Trump’s trade war. “We’re positioned to manage the cost pressure from tariffs as well […]
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By Justin Jouvenal — Supreme Court rules totality of circumstances must be considered in police shootings. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that the totality of circumstances must be considered when determining whether a police shooting is justified, not just the split seconds before an officer opens fire. The broader standard is likely to make […]
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By Ann E. Marimow — The Supreme Court appeared divided Thursday about whether to scale back nationwide orders that have blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship, in a case with implications for judicial power and what it means to be an American. After more than two hours of oral argument, it was unclear […]
By Kevin Hendricks It turns out there are problems that can’t be solved by beer. A legal dispute has erupted in New Mexico’s craft beer industry as Santa Fe Brewing Co. has filed a lawsuit against a former SFBC vice president and current co-owner of Marble Brewery, alleging breach of contract and fraud. The lawsuit, […]
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first measles cases in Sandoval County, involving an adult with unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four. Potential public exposures have been identified at several locations in Rio Rancho, Albuquerque and Cedar Crest. According to the NMDOH, […]
By Rodd Cayton Bernalillo County is asking the public to help find the right person to serve as its next fire chief. Community members are invited to a community input session Monday. URE Consulting, a firm that specializes in executive recruiting services for police and fire agencies, plans to gather feedback from residents about their […]
