New Mexico Political Report

Carbon sequestration bill passes House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee

In the effort to prevent global warming exceeding 1.

ABQ Raw

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15-Year-Old Teen Murdered in SW ABQ, 1 Other Critically Wounded

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/28/2023 SW Albuquerque - On January 27th, 2023 at approximately 10:50 pm Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Atrisco Vista SW.

ABQ Raw

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U.S. Marshals Capture Two Violent Thugs at Same Location

Christopher Maldonado and Ana Melendez Albuquerque - Yesterday, the U. S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) arrested Christopher Anthony Maldonado, age 35, wanted for failure to appear following grand jury indictments: 1.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer

Eastbound I-40 shut down at Carlisle due to crash

Eastbound I-40 shut down at Carlisle due to crash All lanes of eastbound Interstate 40 are closed Saturday afternoon following a crash at Carlisle.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Albuquerque's West Side

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Albuquerque's West Side A wrong-way driver was killed after crashing his car into a pickup truck Saturday morning on the West Side.

ABQ Raw

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Fatal Crash on Unser near Vista Alegre St NW

By: ABQRAW STAFF Posted: 1/28/2023 @ 8:30AM video from scene of fatal crash in NW ABQ NW Albuquerque - A fatal crash happened this morning when it appears a wrong way driver in a Toyota sedan going southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic smashed into a northbound Ford F-150 on Unser Bl NW south of St Joseph NW.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer

US Marshals arrest fugitive in homicide at Albuquerque motel

US Marshals arrest fugitive in homicide at Albuquerque motel Federal authorities arrested the suspect in a 2021 robbery turned homicide at a motel in Northeast Albuquerque.

New Mexico Political Report

Lawmakers take field trip to get firsthand taste of school meals

By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico Political Report

 Scrase announces retirement as state human services secretary

By Phill Casaus and Daniel J. Chacón

New Mexico Political Report

Law to ban discrimination against organ donor recipients has support

Three legislators filed a bill to prevent patients from being denied an organ donation due to mental or physical disability from happening in New Mexico, dubbed Glory’s Law.

New Mexico Political Report

Additional learning time soars through key committee with bipartisan support

By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Elise Kaplan / Journal Investigative Reporter

Witnesses said jail staff accused her of faking seizures. She died hours later.

Witnesses said jail staff accused her of faking seizures. She died hours later.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

What do staff and parents think about APS' plan to repurpose schools?

What do staff and parents think about APS' plan to repurpose schools?

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling

Ukrainian presidency: 10 killed in latest Russian shelling

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Ukraine strike deaths hit 40; Russia seen preparing long war

Ukraine strike deaths hit 40; Russia seen preparing long war

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andrew Meldrum / Associated Press

Ukraine school rejects Russian claim of troops killed there

Ukraine school rejects Russian claim of troops killed there

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others

Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Ukraine corruption scandal claims several top officials

Ukraine corruption scandal claims several top officials

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Michael R. Sisak And Eric Tucker / Associated Press

US: Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent aided Russian oligarch

US: Ex-FBI counterintelligence agent aided Russian oligarch

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Frank Jordans / Associated Press

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Fatima Hussein / Associated Press

US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship

US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jill Lawless / Associated Press

UK nurses stage new walkout as strike wave intensifies

UK nurses stage new walkout as strike wave intensifies

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Michael R. Sisak / Associated Press

Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Algernon D'ammassa / deming headlight

Threats over high natural gas bills shutter Deming City Hall; some bills reach into the thousands of dollars

Threats over high natural gas bills shutter Deming City Hall; some bills reach into the thousands of dollars

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jessica Dyer / Journal Staff Writer

The West Side gets a new legislator -- again

The West Side gets a new legislator -- again

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Nicole Winfield / Associated Press

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

The AP Interview: Pope says homosexuality not a crime

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Wanjohi Kabukuru / Associated Press

Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says

Tanzania squeezes Maasai by seizing livestock, report says

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Sergio Rodrigo And Jennifer O'Mahony / Associated Press

Spain: Police raid home of suspect in church machete attacks

Spain: Police raid home of suspect in church machete attacks

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andrew Meldrum / Associated Press

Russian strike toll: 45 dead civilians, including 6 children

Russian strike toll: 45 dead civilians, including 6 children

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andrew Meldrum / Associated Press

Russian forces press deadly assault for breakthrough in east

Russian forces press deadly assault for breakthrough in east

Albuqueruque Journal

by: The Associated Press

Russia plays down West's move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew

Russia plays down West's move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Russia claims progress in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv craves tanks

Russia claims progress in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv craves tanks

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Russia claims deadly attack, but Kyiv denies anyone killed

Russia claims deadly attack, but Kyiv denies anyone killed

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Nicolae Dumitrache And Stephen Mcgrath / Associated Press

Romanian judge grants 30-day extension of Tate detention

Romanian judge grants 30-day extension of Tate detention

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Megan Myscofski / Journal Staff Writer

Roaming Mexican gray wolf captured

Roaming Mexican gray wolf captured

Albuqueruque Journal

by: The Associated Press

Rifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fighting

Rifts in Russian military command seen amid Ukraine fighting

Albuqueruque Journal

by: ABQJournal News Staff

Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

Resist pruning roses now or they might suffer later

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Morgan Lee / Associated Press

Prosecutors say they're seeking justice in Baldwin case, regardless of fame

Prosecutors say they're seeking justice in Baldwin case, regardless of fame

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Poland pushes for more tanks for Kyiv, will seek German OK

Poland pushes for more tanks for Kyiv, will seek German OK

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Isabel Debre / Associated Press

Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue

Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Elliot Spagat / Associated Press

Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed

Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jan M. Olsen / Associated Press

Norway archaeologists find 'world's oldest runestone'

Norway archaeologists find 'world's oldest runestone'

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jonel Aleccia / Associated Press

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

New barrage of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 11

New barrage of Russian strikes in Ukraine kills at least 11

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Dan Boyd / Journal Capitol Bureau Chief

New NM health secretary learning on the job after career ‘reset’

New NM health secretary learning on the job after career ‘reset’

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

New Mexico seems determined to extend class time. What would that look like, and what do people think?

New Mexico seems determined to extend class time. What would that look like, and what do people think?

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Netanyahu meets Jordan's king in surprise trip amid tension

Netanyahu meets Jordan's king in surprise trip amid tension

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Susan Montoya Bryan / Associated Press

Native American leaders: Educational trust fund will be key

Native American leaders: Educational trust fund will be key

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Journal Staff Report

National NAACP leader to keynote MLK luncheon in Rio Rancho on Monday

National NAACP leader to keynote MLK luncheon in Rio Rancho on Monday

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer

NM lawmakers scrutinize pretrial release system

NM lawmakers scrutinize pretrial release system

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Mega Millions swells to $1.1B after 3-month losing trend

Mega Millions swells to $1.1B after 3-month losing trend

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Elise Kaplan And Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writers

MDC deaths mix of suicide, medical episodes and issues during detox

MDC deaths mix of suicide, medical episodes and issues during detox

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Tian Mcleod Ji, Elaine Kurtenbach And Kanis Leung / Associated Press

Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle as Chinese stay home

Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle as Chinese stay home

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Munir Ahmed / Associated Press

Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires

Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Liam DeBonis / Journal digital producer

Just how big is that crane at the Rio Rancho Intel plant?

Just how big is that crane at the Rio Rancho Intel plant?

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

Jay Leno breaks bones in motorcycle wreck months after fire

Jay Leno breaks bones in motorcycle wreck months after fire

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Majdi Mohammed And Tia Goldenberg / Associated Press

Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid

Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Isabel Debre / Associated Press

Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks

Israel to 'strengthen' settlements after shooting attacks

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Lolita C. Baldor And Matthew Lee / Associated Press

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Lolita C. Baldor / Associated Press

How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Alice Fung And Karmen Li / Associated Press

Hong Kong pet rabbits enjoy bunny resort while owners away

Hong Kong pet rabbits enjoy bunny resort while owners away

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Ivan Leonard / Journal Staff Writer

Home improvement show, first responder cook-off highlight Rio Rancho event

Home improvement show, first responder cook-off highlight Rio Rancho event

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Carl Knauf / Journal Staff Writer

Hip-hop artist Khalisol is just getting started after recent success

Hip-hop artist Khalisol is just getting started after recent success

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Sylvie Corbet And Jade Le Deley / Associated Press

France: Over 1 million march against raising retirement age

France: Over 1 million march against raising retirement age

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Sylvie Corbet And Emily Schultheis / Associated Press

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Kathaleen Roberts / Journal Staff Writer

Folk duo to deliver their blend of tales and songs to Santa Fe

Folk duo to deliver their blend of tales and songs to Santa Fe

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Terry Spencer And Anthony Izaguirre / Associated Press

Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate

Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jari Tanner And Karl Ritter / Associated Press

Finland's top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden

Finland's top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Adrian Gomez / Journal Arts and Entertainment Editor

Filmmakers follow local ensemble Baracutanga as they travel to Bolivia to reconnect with their roots

Filmmakers follow local ensemble Baracutanga as they travel to Bolivia to reconnect with their roots

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jon Gambrell / Associated Press

Fatal shooting at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran raises tensions

Fatal shooting at Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran raises tensions

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Adrian Sainz / Associated Press

Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley

Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Matthew Perrone / Associated Press

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Elise Kaplan / Journal Staff Writer

Expert finds inadequate care at Metropolitan Detention Center

Expert finds inadequate care at Metropolitan Detention Center

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Lolita C. Baldor And Tara Copp / Associated Press

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Dan Boyd and Dan McKay/Journal Capitol Bureau

David Scrase to step down as Human Services Department secretary

David Scrase to step down as Human Services Department secretary

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Joshua Goodman And Jim Mustian / Associated Press

DEA Mexico chief quietly ousted over ties to drug lawyers

DEA Mexico chief quietly ousted over ties to drug lawyers

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Thomas Adamson / Associated Press

Controversy, frivolity mark day one of Paris Fashion Week

Controversy, frivolity mark day one of Paris Fashion Week

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Jim Mustian And Michael R. Sisak / Associated Press

Cohen meets Trump prosecutors amid renewed hush money probe

Cohen meets Trump prosecutors amid renewed hush money probe

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Joe Mcdonald / Associated Press

China's economic growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving

China's economic growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Ken Moritsugu / Associated Press

China records 1st population fall in decades as births drop

China records 1st population fall in decades as births drop

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

China accuses 'some Western media' of COVID-19 coverage bias

China accuses 'some Western media' of COVID-19 coverage bias

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Kathaleen Roberts / Journal Staff Writer

British artist Damien Hirst explores the way of bushido through series of painting

British artist Damien Hirst explores the way of bushido through series of painting

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andrew Meldrum / Associated Press

Battle rages in Ukraine town; Russia shakes up its military

Battle rages in Ukraine town; Russia shakes up its military

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Vanessa Gera / Associated Press

Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace again shattered by war

Auschwitz anniversary marked as peace again shattered by war

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

Albuquerque’s fire department and school district have combined forces to encourage more firefighters.

Albuquerque’s fire department and school district have combined forces to encourage more firefighters.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

Albuquerque Public Schools board has established these lofty goals for students over the next 5 years

Albuquerque Public Schools board has established these lofty goals for students over the next 5 years

Albuqueruque Journal

by: John Flesher / Ap Environmental Writer

Agency delays protections for imperiled bat, prairie chicken

Agency delays protections for imperiled bat, prairie chicken

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

APS wants to turn some schools into early childhood centers. Some are asking if the district will be able to fill them.

APS wants to turn some schools into early childhood centers. Some are asking if the district will be able to fill them.

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Andrew Meldrum / Associated Press

'What madness looks like': Russia intensifies Bakhmut attack

'What madness looks like': Russia intensifies Bakhmut attack

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Adrian Gomez / Journal Arts and Entertainment Editor

'Travels with Darley': PBS travel show visits New Mexico, where host started her career

'Travels with Darley': PBS travel show visits New Mexico, where host started her career

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Liam DeBonis / Journal digital producer

'Early Show with Alax': In new show, an alien visits New Mexico to learn about childcare

'Early Show with Alax': In new show, an alien visits New Mexico to learn about childcare

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer

$500 reward for info on vandals that hit Cleveland High School

$500 reward for info on vandals that hit Cleveland High School

Albuqueruque Journal

by: Associated Press

$1.35B Mega Millions prize drawing set for Friday night

$1.35B Mega Millions prize drawing set for Friday night

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Arrests Two Murder Suspects with Edgar Haircuts for the Killing of Academy High Student

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 1/27/2023 at 11:23AM Jesse Parra, 18, of Albuquerque NW Albuquerque - Jesse Parra, 18, of Albuquerque and Cruz Medina, 16, of Albuquerque have been charged in the murder of 18-year-old Jada Gonzales, the popular rising community member and Academy Academy High School student.

ABQ Raw

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APD Searching for a Hispanic male who caused a wrong way Fatal Crash in a Stolen Car This Morning

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/27/2023 @ 11:00AM An APD PIO advised media in a press release that a fatal crash happened overnight in SW Albuquerque.

New Mexico Political Report

As Water Trust Fund dries up, Wirth champions bill to infuse it with $250M

By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico Political Report

Bill would add penalties for livestock rustling

By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Ariana Figueroa

Wave of mass shootings prompts Biden to call yet again for assault weapons ban

WASHINGTON — Following a mass shooting on the eve of Lunar New Year in which 11 people in a predominantly Asian neighborhood in California were killed, President Joe Biden on Wednesday again urged Congress to pass legislation banning assault weapons.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Ashley Murray

U.S. House GOP takes aim at fake pills containing deadly fentanyl sold on social media

WASHINGTON — On a June 2020 morning, Amy Neville entered her son’s bedroom to wake him for an orthodontist appointment. Fourteen-year-old Alex didn’t wake up.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Austin Fisher

The New Mexico Voting Rights Act: What’s in and what’s out

A sprawling proposal to expand and return the right to vote to more New Mexicans could finally become a reality this session after years of legislative and community effort, according to Democratic leaders, pro-democracy organizers and the state’s top election official.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Shondiin Silversmith, AZ Mirror

The Navajo Nation has lifted its mask mandate, fully reopening to the public

Almost three years after it was instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Navajo Nation has lifted its mask mandate, making mask use optional in public spaces and businesses for the general public.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Megan Taros

Supporters turn out to champion affirmative consent in Roundhouse hearing

Legislation making its way through the session would transform how sexual assault cases are handled by public schools and New Mexico colleges that take state money.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Hannah John

Navajo Nation Council sets historic leadership

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Evolution is happening within the Navajo Nation government. Historically, many leadership positions, including Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council have been held by men.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Austin Fisher

N.M. chief justice defends bail reform in State of the Judiciary

Since it became law, N.M. politicians at every level have called for an erosion of a landmark legal reform in the state’s history.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th

How New Mexico child care workers got the state to invest in their industry

Merline Gallegos’ child care center has been on the verge of closing many times. She’s long struggled to pay her workers the wages she believes they deserve, and when the pandemic hit, things only got worse.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Austin Fisher

Governor: N.M. prison medical care contracts leave ‘a lot to be desired’

New Mexico’s governor and lawmakers from both parties are again pushing legislation that would require people accused of a crime to prove that they are not too dangerous to release before a trial.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Megan Gleason

Governments within NM would no longer enter detention contracts with ICE under proposed legislation

About a decade ago, Itzayana Banda’s father called to tell her how horribly officials at the Otero County Processing Center were treating him and how he couldn’t stand it anymore.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Ashley Murray

Classified material found in the Indiana home of former VP Mike Pence

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Mike Pence is the latest top public official to have been discovered possessing classified material in his personal home, according to a letter his lawyer sent to the National Archives.

Source New Mexico

by: Posts by Jennifer Shutt

Biden, Democrats to U.S. House Republicans: Show us your debt limit plan

WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders huddled with President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday, ahead of what will be a tumultuous few months, with lawmakers sharply divided on the debt limit and short on time.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Man with Massive Rose Neck Tattoo Robs ABQ Bank

The FBI and Albuquerque Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify the Rose Tattoo Robber, who robbed Nusenda Credit Union, 8321 Palomas Ave.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Pajama Wearing Attempted Carjacker Causes UNM Area Chaos

ABQ RAW staff POSTED on 01/25/2023 at 7:00PM On 01/25/23, around 12:30PM, UNM sent out an alert to campus and staff about police activity at University Blvd.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Federally Convicted Tax Cheat Will Owe New Mexico and Feds $1.8 Million Dollars in Restitution

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 1/25/2023 @ 5:45PM New Mexico U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez, center, speaks to the media about the conviction of George Martinez.

New Mexico Political Report

Governor-backed fund would address shortage of health care providers in rural areas

By Daniel J. Chacón, The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Politicos Play Act Over Pretrial Detention Bill While It Hangs From The Gallows; Time For Another Script, Plus: Some Santa Fe Movin' And Shakin'  

MLG (Moore, Journal)Can someone please explain this? The Governor holds a news conference to trot out a crime-fighting package with its centerpiece the pretrial detention bill and at the same news conference she cozies up to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Joe Cervantes who is going to kill that very bill.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Murder in the War Zone Happening Now

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/25/2023 @ 3:30PM An APD detective is seen surveying the scene of the cities latest homicide at Central and Mesilla NE NE Albuquerque - APD alerted media around 3:00PM that a homicide investigation was initiated at Central Ave and Mesilla St.

The Paper

by: Josiah Ward

First of Its Kind Gibson Sobering Center Gets $4.2M in Federal Funds

Posted inAlbuquerque First of Its Kind Gibson Sobering Center Gets $4.2M in Federal Funds by Josiah Ward January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 The sprawling building that once held the Lovelace hospital off of Gibson is turning into a health hub.

New Mexico Political Report

Expansion of prohibition of storage of radioactive waste bill heads to judiciary committee

A bill that would expand the current prohibition on storing radioactive waste in New Mexico passed its first committee—the Senate Conservation Committee—on Tuesday on a 6-1 vote.

New Mexico Political Report

Funding to support rebuilding after fire passes committee while spring burn ban dies

With questions remaining surrounding allocation of federal assistance, the communities impacted by the largest wildfire in state history are asking the legislature for $100 million to replace and repair infrastructure destroyed or damaged by the blaze.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Voting Rights Bill Is Back; Election Day A Holiday? Plus: Abbey Adjusts; Longtime LFC Director Navigates Major Change With New Leadership 

A state holiday on Election Day? That's about the only deal-breaker in this year's voting rights bill that is surfacing at the Roundhouse.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Angry COVID mask wearing Cowboy Fan in Tiny Car Robs an Albertsons

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/24/2023 @ 1:00PM Albuquerque - APD detectives need help catching a man sporting a Dallas Cowboys hat and who drives a tiny car.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Raul Torrez Might Just Have Found his MOJO at the AG's Office

By: ABQRAW contributor Dan Klein (Retired Police Sergeant) Small Business owner Posted: 1/24/2023 @ 12:45PM As Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez was in a tough spot.

New Mexico Political Report

Bill to classify natural gas as renewable dies in first committee

A Republican-sponsored bill attempting to get combined cycle natural gas included in the definition of renewable energy died in its first committee on Tuesday.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Ban The Bottle? Senator Tries To Limit Roundhouse Boozing; Wants Lawmakers "To Be Professional," Plus: Rep. Vasquez Irked Over Not Meeting Biden At El Paso Immigration Visit But He Had An Earlier Chance  

Sen. Pope Here's a topic near and dear to the hearts of some of our New Mexico lawmakers. ABQ Dem Senator Harold Pope wants to ban the boozing at the venerable Roundhouse, or at least strictly limit when senators can imbibe.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Investigating Hit-and-Run in Dirt Lot Near Legacy Church's Central Campus

By: ABQ RAW staff Posted: 1/23/2023 @ 4:05PM According to Gilbert Gallegos, APD’s Civilian Director of Communications, APD officers are investigating a hit-and-run that involves a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in the area of Legacy Church, which is located at 7201 Central Ave.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Solomon Pena to Remain Behind Bars per Judge Ruling Today

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/23/2023 @ 3:00PM Solomon Pena Per the DA's office PIO Nancy Laflin: Albuquerque, NM - Today District Court Judge David Murphy ruled Solomon Pena will remain behind bars as his case makes its way through the judicial system.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Drunk Man Cries Over His Wrecked Truck and Not The People He Killed and Injured

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 01/23/2023 at 12:45PM Albuquerque - Raymond Jaquez-Barallasco is accused of slamming into vehicles who were parked in the emergency lane of I-40 Westbound near mile marker 154 in ABQ.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

The Crime Beat: Another Defeat Anticipated For Pretrial Detention Bill But Controversial Court Tool May Be Cut, Plus: More Pena: GOP Embarrassed After Electing Him To Post But Their Reaction To Alleged Crimes Seems Mild, Plus: Drug Money Used In His House Campaign? 

Sen. CervantesThe stunning shootings of homes of four elected officials allegedly engineered by failed GOP House candidate Solomon Pena doesn't seem to be moving the needle on that controversial pretrial detention bill that's back at the Roundhouse.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Working Third Homicide Investigation in 24 Hours Refuses to Give Location it Happened

By: ABQ RAW staff Posted: 1/22/2023 @ 7:05AM According to Rebecca Atkins, APD’s Civilian Communications Specialist, around 10:30PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023, a male individual was dropped off at Kaseman Hospital with a gunshot wound.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Dead Body Found in Mesa Next to I-40 in Albuquerque

By: ABQ RAW staff Posted: 1/21/2023 APD investigators scan the scene of a homicide victim on the eastbound side of I-40 near exit 153.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

Crimestoppers Needs Help Catching this Useless Thug Roaming Our Society

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/21/2023 @ 11:45AM On January 21, 2023, 26-year-old Christian Wood stole an APD Bait car from the area of Gibson and Yale.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

OPINION: Plea Deals and the Arnold Tool Make Getting Justice a Joke in New Mexico

My name is Serena Sierra-Fazio. My brother Antonio Emmanuel Jaramillo was taken from my family in 2020. Everything I do now is for him! Everything my family does for him is to ensure we get justice.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

APD Investigating Homicide at SE Albuquerque Apartment Complex

By: ABQ RAW staff POSTED: 1/21/2023 @ 8:18AM An APD officer walks out of the courtyard at the scene of our latest metro homicide located in SE Albuquerque.

ABQ Raw

by: ABQ RAW

BCSO Responds to a Domestic Situation Which Turns to a SWAT Standoff

By: ABQRAW staff Posted: 1/20/2023 @ 4:00PM BCSO has provided us information about a SWAT situation which happened today around noon.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Pena Case Gets More Political As APD Chief Blasts Finding At His First Court Appearance, Plus: Pena And The Pretrial Detention Bill, Also: Bregman's Black Hat And Some Blog Bottom Lines  

Pena in courtSolomon Pena has done the near impossible. He's made politicians look sympathetic--and he's the gift that keeps on giving to them.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Roundhouse Rocked On Opening Day: State's Fiscal Direction Takes U Turn As Conservative Lundstrom Is Stripped of Powerful Chairmanship; Liberal Nathan Small Takes The Helm As New Speaker Martinez Consolidates Power And As MLG Pushes For New Spending Amid Historic Surpluses 

Speaker Martinez (Moore, Journal)Open the floodgates. A huge gusher of money is about to flood through courtesy of a new House Speaker and a Governor unshackled from re-election worries and armed with the most massive cash kitty in New Mexican history.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Arrest of Former GOP House Candidate In Shootings Has Political Implications And Raises Questions, Plus: 60 Day Legislative Session Kicks Off Today; So What's Missing?  

Pena arrested (Rosales, Journal)The 112 legislators gathered at the capitol today are breathing a sigh of relief in the wake of an arrest on the eve of the session related to the recent shootings that targeted the homes of ABQ based politicos.

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Legislative Session Not The Only Center Of Power This Week; Giant Medicaid Program Set To Choose Companies Tasked With Providing Health Care To Nearly Half of All New Mexicans 

The start of the 2023 legislative session tomorrow isn't the only big news in Santa Fe this week. One of the most impactful financial and healthcare decisions will be made when the NM Human Services Department announces the companies that will be awarded contracts to run the state's Medicaid program for nearly 1 million lower income recipients--or almost half the state's population.

The Paper

by: Josiah Ward

Dems Outline Concerns Ahead of Legislative Session

Posted inNews Dems Outline Concerns Ahead of Legislative Session by Josiah Ward January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan

by: Joe Monahan

Death Of Former ABQ Mayor Finally Confirmed After Over Three Years Of Silence; Why the News Was Squashed, Plus: The Life And Times Of Ken Schultz  

Mayor Ken SchultzHow could a former mayor of New Mexico's largest city be dead for three and a half years and no one have a clue that he is gone? That's the odd story of Ken Schultz, mayor of ABQ from1985-'89 who we have learned passed away in Henderson, Nevada in 2019 but only now has confirmation of his death become public.

The Paper

by: Josiah Ward

ABQ Struggles to Collect Fines from Speed Cameras

Posted inNews ABQ Struggles to Collect Fines from Speed Cameras by Josiah Ward January 10, 2023January 22, 2023

The Paper

by: Carolyn Carlson

City Council Watch: New Year, Old Problems

Posted inAlbuquerque City Council Watch: New Year, Old Problems by Carolyn Carlson January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

The Paper

by: Gwynne Ann Unruh

Community Convinces Air Quality Board to Hold Public Hearing

Posted inNews Community Convinces Air Quality Board to Hold Public Hearing  by Gwynne Ann Unruh December 23, 2022January 3, 2023

New Mexico Sun

by: Solange DeLisle

Godshall: 'Things have to change and that's why I'm running for office'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 5, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Tom Lawrence

Attorney general candidate Gay vows to ‘make New Mexico a safer place to live’

By Tom Lawrence | Oct 24, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: New Mexico Sun Reports

Released by Lujan-Grisham over COVID-19, career criminals swiftly found new victims

By New Mexico Sun Reports | Oct 19, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: David Beasley

Congressional candidate Herrell: 'The more we learn about Gabe Vasquez's true beliefs, the worse it gets'

By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Ronchetti ad criticizes Grisham's early release of prisoners: 'She personally ordered the early release of hundreds of dangerous criminals'

By George Willis | Oct 16, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

New ad: Grisham 'failing to keep us safe' after she released inmate who went on to commit murder

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Andy Nghiem

Gay as New Mexico attorney general race tightens: ‘The time for talk and inaction is over’

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

GOP calls on Smalls to adhere to Hatch Act: ‘I trust that Rep. Nathan Small will do the right thing’

By George Willis | Oct 5, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: T.H. Lawrence

Bernalillo County Commission candidate Young:: 'I will fight for you; I will defend your constitutional rights and call out corruption wherever I see it'

By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 27, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: Glenn Minnis

Bujanda: New Mexico gang arrests, seizures will help 'make sure our communities are staying safe'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2022

New Mexico Sun

by: George Willis

Poll shows Lujan Grisham has slight lead over Ronchetti in New Mexico gubernatorial race

By George Willis | Sep 21, 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 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

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