Legislators passed a pretty good tax package this year, but instead of responding thoughtfully to the big picture, they simply rolled together a bunch of individual bills. They got in some pet tax credits while ignoring longstanding problems and creating one new irritant for businesses and economic development. House Bill 252 “modernizes the tax code” […]
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Observations of some legislative highs and lows
Wins, losses, surprises, and stunning moments. It’s all part of what has become known as “sausage making” during a legislative session. In an earlier column I noted the number of bills that were introduced in the recent 30-day session – 685 to be exact (not including resolutions and memorials.) That number is lower than in […]
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Observations of some legislative highs and lows
Wins, losses, surprises, and stunning moments. It’s all part of what has become known as “sausage making” during a legislative session. In an earlier column I noted the number of bills that were introduced in the recent 30-day session – 685 to be exact (not including resolutions and memorials.) That number is lower than in […]
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Observations of some legislative highs and lows
Wins, losses, surprises, and stunning moments. It’s all part of what has become known as “sausage making” during a legislative session. In an earlier column I noted the number of bills that were introduced in the recent 30-day session – 685 to be exact (not including resolutions and memorials.) That number is lower than in […]
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Stansbury Calls for Transparency on ICE Detention Centers
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and 51 of her colleagues requested increased transparency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an ICE Detention Closure Letter on Feb. 16. “We write to urge the Department of Homeland Security to provide an update on the status of immigration […]
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Stansbury Calls for Transparency on ICE Detention Centers
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and 51 of her colleagues requested increased transparency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an ICE Detention Closure Letter on Feb. 16. “We write to urge the Department of Homeland Security to provide an update on the status of immigration […]
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Stansbury Calls for Transparency on ICE Detention Centers
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and 51 of her colleagues requested increased transparency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in an ICE Detention Closure Letter on Feb. 16. “We write to urge the Department of Homeland Security to provide an update on the status of immigration […]
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Board members discuss APS budget with public
School board members Monday evening hosted the first of two “community conversations” intended to gather public input for Albuquerque Public Schools’ next spending plan. The Board of Education is expected to approve a fiscal year 2024-2025 budget in early June, then present it to the New Mexico Public Education Department. The new budget will go […]
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Rio Rancho Nonprofit Receives National Grant
A Rio Rancho nonprofit that creates STEM programs for underserved children was recently awarded a $5,000 grant. R4 Creating received the grant from Sparklight, a national broadband communications provider, who awarded 29 nonprofits around the country through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The grants totaled more than $125,000 during the most recent award period. R4 Creating […]
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Girls with grit: Moriarty High School girls ‘falling in love’ with wrestling
Two girls stand close together in the middle of Moriarty High School’s gymnasium with their arms locked in a firm grasp. The floor is completely covered with a foam mat. Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” blares at full blast throughout the gym. The girls start tussling with each other before plunging to the mat with […]