New Mexico Political Report

Federal lawmakers from Colorado, New Mexico outline priorities for spending to address Colorado River water crisis

Democratic members of Congress from New Mexico and Colorado sent a letter to the U.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

ABQ Breaks All Time Homicide Record, Here is the Breakdown of How

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/23/2022 @ 2:00PM A family is comforted by an APD Chaplain at a homicide scene near the intersection of Central Blvd and Yucca Dr.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Finds Dead Man Wrapped in Carpet During a Search Warrant

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 09/22/2022 @10:15PM APD Detectives brief at the scene of ABQ's latest violent Crimes call out NE Albuquerque - On September 22nd, 2022, in the late afternoon, The Albuquerque Police Department conducted a search warrant at a house on the 12200 block of Vienna Dr.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Suspect Driving an El Camino Murders Man at South Valley Bus Stop

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 09/22/2022 @5:30PM UPDATED: 9/22/2022 @8:00PM (Added suspect vehicle El Camino) A Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy documents evidence from a shooting in the South Valley.

New Mexico Political Report

LANL-led consortium works to document orphaned wells

A consortium led by Los Alamos National Laboratory is using federal funding provided to find orphaned wells and help states prioritize plugging efforts.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Ariana Figueroa

U.S. House passes bill reforming Electoral Count Act to stop Jan. 6 repeat

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed on Wednesday a bill updating a 19th-century law in an attempt to prevent the subversion of future presidential elections.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Shaun Griswold

Tribal leaders testify before Congress about sovereignty in legal systems

Sovereignty on Native American land is being attacked by the United States’ highest court, leaders from various tribal nations told members of Congress this week.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Jacob Fischler

Tribal law enforcement boosted under bill proposed by members of Congress from the West

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers re-introduced legislation Thursday to provide more resources for tribal law enforcement, an issue they say has become more urgent as Congress begins to consider how to respond to a July Supreme Court case that complicated state-tribal criminal jurisdiction.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Patrick Lohmann

New map shows where burn scar threatens historic acequias

After months of effort, contractors with the New Mexico Acequia Association have a clearer picture of the 200-year old acequias in the burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Patrick Lohmann

More than 10% of New Mexicans eligible for student debt relief, numbers show

Figures released this week show that more than 1 in 10 New Mexicans are eligible to have some of their student loan debt wiped out.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Jennifer Shutt

Marjorie Taylor Greene leads GOP drive to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender youth

WASHINGTON — Conservative Republicans gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to commit to bringing legislation to the floor that would make it a felony to give gender-affirming care to transgender youth, should the GOP take control of the U.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Jacob Fischler

Manchin’s energy permitting plan roils U.S. Senate and House Democrats

WASHINGTON – The energy permitting proposal centrist Democrat U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin III made a condition of his support for a major Senate Democratic measure would impose timelines on federal agencies responsible for approving energy projects, according to text of the measure released late Wednesday.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Andrew Beale

Griffin files notice of appeal as Congress is asked to consider barring more J6 rioters from office

Former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin filed a notice of appeal with the New Mexico Supreme Court Tuesday, indicating that he plans to challenge a ruling earlier this month barring him from holding elected office for his participation in the Capitol riot.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Megan Gleason

Feds begin air-dropping seeds and mulch over the burn scar in northern NM

Watersheds have been threatened and damaged for months by the largest wildfire in the state’s recorded history and the flooding that followed.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Shaun Griswold

Families of missing and murdered Indigenous people call for help at Haaland event in Albuquerque

Thursday night inside the UNM School of Law was a homecoming for Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who was warmly received by an audience of hundreds.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Ariana Figueroa

Faith leaders urge minimum wage hike, expanded child tax credit as Congress nears recess

WASHINGTON — Faith leaders pressed Congress to pass voting rights legislation, a $15 minimum wage and a permanent expansion of the child tax credit during a Thursday briefing on Capitol Hill.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Patrick Lohmann

As government roadblocks pile up for acequias in the burn scar, visions spring of a gran limpia

Those who rely on historic irrigation ditches in the burn scar of the biggest fire in state history continue to face government roadblocks as they try to get acequias flowing and life to return to the charred landscape.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Coronado Mall under lockdown

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/21/2022 @ 9:00PM Updated: 9/21/2022 @10:00PM UPDATE *** APD has determined the Alleged Armed Man on the loose at or near Coronado Mall was NOT CREDIBLE NE ABQ, — Albuquerque Police Department are on the hunt for a man who was allegedly armed with a gun at Coronado Mall.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Old Rule Predicting State House Races Looking Worn And Torn, Plus

The phenomenon that the “nonwhitehouse party” benefits electorally can be best seen when viewing NM statehouse races. During the 2 Obama mid-term elections the Republicans picked up a total of 13 house seats and took over the majority in the state house.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

On Again Off Again Mental Patient Wanders Streets Steals Gun then Shoots up Downtown

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/21/2022 @ 1:30PM Jacob Reyna Downtown ABQ - A man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for shooting several rounds at unknown targets in the area of Gold between 3rd and 5th streets downtown.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Shoots and Injures Suspect in NE ABQ

In a tweet, The Albuquerque Police Department says a multi-agency task force is responding to an officer-involved shooting around the 3300 block of Candelaria, near Carlisle, the shooting happened Wednesday morning on 9/21/2022.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Community engagement editor Andy Smith / Albuquerque Journal

Tackling challenges, block by block, in the 'I.D.'

Tackling challenges, block by block, in the 'I.D.'

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Morgan Lee / Associated Press

New Mexico braces for exodus from Medicaid coverage

New Mexico braces for exodus from Medicaid coverage

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Morgan Lee / Associated Press

NM candidate removes gun-for-$100 donation offer

NM candidate removes gun-for-$100 donation offer

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

LFC: Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit response lagging

LFC: Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit response lagging

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Colleen Heild / Journal Investigative Reporter

Judge rules Rio Rancho violated IPRA in child’s shooting death

Judge rules Rio Rancho violated IPRA in child’s shooting death

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer

Judge orders candidate to be listed on ballot

Judge orders candidate to be listed on ballot

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Rick Nathanson / Journal Staff Writer

It 'gave me a purpose'

It 'gave me a purpose'

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer

Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $2 million from auto body company

Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to stealing $2 million from auto body company

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer

Ex-ROTC instructor suspected in second rape

Ex-ROTC instructor suspected in second rape

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Susan Montoya Bryan / Associated Press

Electric demand to outpace capacity for New Mexico utilities

Electric demand to outpace capacity for New Mexico utilities

Albuqueruque Journal

by: ABQJournal News Staff

Diversity on full display in Corrales Pet Mayor race

Diversity on full display in Corrales Pet Mayor race

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Ryan Boetel / Journal Staff Writer

Challenging a parking ticket can be risky gamble

Challenging a parking ticket can be risky gamble

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Colleen Slevin / Associated Press

Amended autopsy: Black man died due to sedative, restraint

Amended autopsy: Black man died due to sedative, restraint

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

A 'heart for kids'

A 'heart for kids'

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico, 2 dead

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico, 2 dead

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andy Smith / Journal Asst. Editorial Page Editor / Reader Engagement Editor

'Courageous conversations' can transform community

'Courageous conversations' can transform community

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Two Chances For Ronchetti To Move The Needle; Guv TV Debate Schedule Set; Neither Is Close To Election Day. Plus

30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12. This is also good timing as early voting at county clerk's offices begins October 11. Widespread early voting at locations around the state begins Saturday, October 22.

ABQ Raw

by: Police Law News

OPINION: Tomi Lahren event at UNM "cancelled" by protestors

Tomi Lahren (Photo by Gage Skidmore) OPINION BY ABQ RAW CONTRIBUTOR AND SUBSTACK CONTENT CREATOR: POLICE LAW NEWSLETTER FOX news personality Tomi Lahren was scheduled to speak at the University of New Mexico (UNM) on Thursday September 15, 2022.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

BREAKING NEWS: BCSO Involved in Shooting in South Valley, Suspect Dead

ABQ RAW staff 09/20/2022 @2:28PM South Valley ABQ - According to a Tweet by Bernalillo County Sheriff's office, there is a law enforcement presence in the area of Isleta Blvd SW and Camino Del Valle SW.

The Paper

by: Josh Lee

Food Network Features New Scalo Chef

Posted inFood Food Network Features New Scalo Chef by Josh Lee September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 David Ruiz is now operating as the executive chef at Scalo’s, an upscale Italian eatery located in Nob Hill.

The Paper

by: Carolyn Carlson

City Council Watch: Where’s My District Now?

Posted inCity Council City Council Watch: Where’s My District Now? by Carolyn Carlson September 20, 2022September 22, 2022

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

One Dead, One in Custody in Shooting Downtown ABQ

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/19/2022 @ 8:00PM Officers Investigate Homicide #128 Homicide Detectives investigate a shooting death on 12th St NW downtown Downtown ABQ - Violent crimes detectives and other investigators are on scene of the city's latest homicide.

New Mexico Political Report

Group accuses PNM, AVANGRID of misleading the public

An environment and consumer protection advocacy group said the Public Service Company of New Mexico and AVANGRID engaged in an ad campaign to mislead the public.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Slipping Away

Joe- I am wondering if we just have to get comfortable being at the bottom of the good lists and at the top of the bad lists. I am even trying to think about “settling” if we were in the middle, but we are not there.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Dysfunctional Senate Dems

Joe, by holding their caucus Saturday the Dems could open the floodgates on the corruption issue for Republicans. A divisive discussion will no doubt arise over the sexual harassment charges against ABQ Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto who is being called on to resign his committee chairmanships but who is fighting the charges vociferously.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Murder in the International War Zone District

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/18/2022 @ 12:00PM SE ABQ - An early morning homicide happened this morning at 431 Dallas St SE after a shotspotter detection alert went off.

New Mexico Political Report

Scientific paper raises awareness about wildfire misinformation

As wildfires spread at sometimes an alarming rate through the western United States, so does the misinformation about fire science and wildfires.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

Violent Antifa ‘terrorist’ mob storms Tomi Lahren’s UNM event

On Thursday, a radical Antifa mob shut down a scheduled speech from conservative Tomi Lahren in front of the University of New Mexico’s Turning Point USA chapter on campus.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

Dem senator reports fellow Dem to FBI over alleged extortion attempt

State senator Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Bernalillo) has reported a fellow Democrat, Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart (D-Bernalillo) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation over an alleged extortion attempt, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

VIDEO: Heroic ABQ Good Samaritan Saves APD Officers Life

By: ABQ RAW staff Posted: 09/15/2022 @2:30PM APD officer Mario Verbeck is helped by Good Samaritan, Johnny Garcia on 8/19/2022 after a police shooting that left Verbeck and three officers seriously wounded.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Latest Murder Ties Last Year's ABQ Metro Record

By: ABQ RAW staff Posted: 09/15/2022 @ 1:30PM An APD homicide detective looks over the scene of the 126th murder of the year where a man was shot and killed in his car.

New Mexico Political Report

Ronchetti calls for constitutional amendment on abortion

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti wants a constitutional amendment to determine the legality of abortion.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Three separate Homicide scenes overnight!!!

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/15/2022 @ 7:07AM ABQ - We have learned that overnight there were three homicides at three different locations throughout the city.

New Mexico Political Report

Abortion fund calls for Lovelace to end relationship with a crisis pregnancy center org

Indigenous Women Rising, an abortion fund in New Mexico, wrote an open letter to Lovelace Health Systems in Albuquerque calling on it to publicly end any relationship it has with an organization that runs crisis pregnancy centers.

New Mexico Political Report

Revised recovery plan released for Gila trout

The U.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Then There Were Three; Another Guv Poll Confirms MLG Lead; Analyzing The Trio Of Surveys And What They Tell Us, Plus

Joe Monahan / Thursday, September 15, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Bill Rehm: 'We are done living in a city of crime'

By George Willis | Sep 15, 2022

New Mexico Political Report

Poll: Lujan Grisham widens lead over Ronchetti

A new poll conducted by SurveyUSA for KOB-TV found that incumbent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has a double-digit lead over her Republican opponent, Mark Ronchetti in her reelection campaign.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

911 Calls Released from Deadly Road Rage Incident

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/13/2022 @ 6:30PM South Valley ABQ - Around 7:30AM on August 29th, 2022, Deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 1600 block Val Verde Rd SW in SW Albuquerque reference a shooting.

New Mexico Political Report

Native American groups challenge changes to the PRC, say ballot wording caused confusion

A petition filed this week in the New Mexico Supreme Court challenges a constitutional amendment that made sweeping changes to the state Public Regulation Commission.

New Mexico Political Report

New U.S. Census data indicates improvements in child poverty and other child well being indicators

U.

Piñon Post

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Mayor doubles down on pro-abortion rhetoric, attacks Otero Countyby Piñon Post September 14, 202

On Tuesday, the Alamogordo City Commission met to discuss the failure of the pro-abortion petition aiming at dismantling the city’s Sanctuary City for the Unborn resolution passed last month via a special election.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

MLG Commands Double-Digit Lead in New SurveyUSA; She Overpowers Ronchetti Among Women And Hispanics; Race Looking Less "Lean" And More "Likely" For Majority Dems, Plus

Joe Monahan / Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The Paper

by: Tierna Unruh-Enos, Publisher

Habibi Means ‘My Love’

Posted inAlbuquerque Habibi Means ‘My Love’ by Tierna Unruh-Enos, Publisher September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Playing Field Nearly Even When It Comes To Money Race For Final Weeks Of Guv '22 Campaign, Plus

MLG regained her fundraising clout after springing a leak earlier in the season but Mark Ronchetti held his own and the campaigns are essentially even when it comes to finance in the final days.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

MLG flies off to DC again, then heads to New York

On Monday, it was reported that far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was heading out to Washington, D.C. again, this time for a Tuesday White House event with Joe Biden to praise his far-left “climate change” law erroneously dubbed the “Inflation Reduction Act.

New Mexico Political Report

Beaver dam analogs bring ecosystem benefits in areas where habitat won’t support beavers

Beavers are increasingly viewed as an important part of the efforts to mitigate impacts of climate change, but in some parts of New Mexico the former beaver habitat has been destroyed.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Ronchetti Roughed Up Over Latest Crime Ad And That's Not His Only Problem, Plus

Joe, this President is on her way out. Her contract ends next March and has already been renewed once. We have not had a President with two contract renewals since President Richard Peck.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

It turns out Michelle Lujan Grisham is an election denier

A recently resurfaced video from when Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was running for the governorship in 2018 shows she cast doubt on the results of the 2016 election of President Donald J.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Road Rage Incident Leaves One Wounded on Montgomery Blvd.

ABQ RAW staff Posted 09/11/2022 @6:00AM A Pontiac Vibe was struck with gun fire on 9/10/2022. Albuquerque - On 9/10/2022 around 11:20PM, Albuquerque Police were dispatched to the Montgomery Blvd overpass bridge over I-25 in regards to a shooting victim.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Man Killed in Broad Daylight on Route 66

A crime scene investigator takes photos of a red sedan a male was killed in. SW Albuquerque - On September 10th, 2022, around 5PM, the Albuquerque Police Department was called to the intersection of Central and Yucca in regards to a man being shot in a red sedan in the left hand turn lane on east bound Central Ave.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

Haaland renames 13 supposedly racist NM federal ‘features’ with ‘squaw’ title

This week, far-left Department of the Interior (DOI) Sec. Deb Haaland announced DOI had removed 650 federal “features” with the name “squaw,” which she claims is a racial slur.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Violent Couple Willing to Kill or be Killed over Beer

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/9/2022 @ 1:15PM Allsups Home of the Chimichanga South Valley - BCSO detectives are looking for this pair of heathens who are willing to shoot at security or most likely anyone who gets in the way of them stealing beer.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Violent Gangster/Killer will be Held until his Federal Trial

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/9/2022 @ 4:45PM Albuquerque - This week there were documents filed by the the United States Attorney's of New Mexico outlining how dangerous Jesse Young, of Albuquerque, is to the public.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

Queen Elizabeth II, longest-reigning female monarch, dead at 96

On Thursday, it was reported that the longest-reigning female monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II of England, had passed away, according to Buckingham Palace.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Big Win For Keller; Council Fails To Override Veto; Homeless Encampments Get Go Ahead, Plus

It’s up to us to reach voters directly with the truth, because the media will do everything in their power to help MLG avoid accountability.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Starts Rebuild of Aviation Unit

ABQ RAW staff POSTED 09/07/2022 @ 2:00PM Bernalillo County Officials discuss plans about the future of their air support unit during a press conference On September 7th, 2022, The Bernalillo County Sheriff's office held a news conference with the media to inform the public about the start of the rebuilding process of their aviation unit.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Thief Armed with Dirty Needle Robs Family Dollar

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 9/7/2022 @ 1:30PM On July 23, 2022, Albuquerque Police were dispatched to the Family Dollar located at 6001 Lomas Blvd NE in reference to a robbery.

New Mexico Sun

by: David Beasley

New Mexico Business Coalition president on governor's no-show: 'The governor's decision indicated overconfidence at best and arrogance at worst'

By David Beasley | Sep 2, 2022

The Paper

by: Josiah Ward

Public Safety and Safe Outdoor Spaces Addressed at Town Hall

Posted inCity Hall Public Safety and Safe Outdoor Spaces Addressed at Town Hall by Josiah Ward August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

'Lies, distortions and cover ups': Healthcare becoming hot topic ahead of elections

By George Willis | Aug 30, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

Herrell attends America First Agenda Town Hall in Las Cruces to 'join the fight to take our country back'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Kasey Schefflin-Emrich

Albuquerque protest organizer on overturning Roe v. Wade: 'It feels very regressive, and we don’t want that for our society'

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jul 31, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: David Beasley

Community organizer: City council aide 'called me a Nazi'

By David Beasley | Jul 27, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: John Kelly

'Our governor has never been bigger': Ronchetti criticizes NM government, drawing response from Grisham

By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

Sonntag: 'It's ridiculous that the mayor is now asking businesses to foot the bill for police protection'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

Dow on Grisham's latest executive order: She 'has chosen to waive a virtue signal about reproductive health'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Ronchetti vows to fight crime if he beats Lujan Grisham: 'Crime to this governor is a talking point and not a priority'

By George Willis | Jun 28, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Glenn Minnis

NM attorney Dinelli: City response to homeless encampments is ‘so very wrong on so many levels’

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 28, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

President Biden visit disappoints Las Vegas residents: 'I think he should come and see all the damage'

By George Willis | Jun 23, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Otero County commissioner on recent vote to eliminate vote-counting machines: 'I am talking about the 2022 election and the 2024 election and the 2026 election'

By George Willis | Jun 20, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

Martineztown Neighborhood Association advocates for the homeless: 'Our unhoused neighbors deserve the dignity of housing'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 15, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Heinrich against forest-wide closures: 'Blanket closures of our public lands are not the answer'

By George Willis | May 31, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

New Mexico lawmakers propose legislation to help those who 'have suffered direct harm' in wildfires

By George Willis | May 28, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: John Kelly

Albuquerque resident: City Council plan 'does not solve the problems that homeless people are facing'

By John Kelly | May 14, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

New Mexico State Rep. Louis to pay $250 fine for ethics violation, will not seek reelection

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022