THERE’S MIXED REACTION AMONG NEW MEXICO’S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WHEN IT COMES TO THE NEWEST EDITION OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BEEFED UP U-S IMMIGRATION LAWS. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS SHERIFFS AND POLICE ACROSS THE STATE ARE EITHER SPLIT OR NON-COMMITTAL. ALBUQUERQUE MAYOR BERRY TELLS THE JOURNAL HE DOESN’T THINK HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT…… MORE
Bill Stipulates No Border Wall on NM Land
NO BORDER WALL COULD BE BUILT ON NEW MEXICO STATE LAND UNDER A BILL THAT’S NOW HEADED TO THE HOUSE FLOOR IN SANTA FE. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS THE MEASURE WAS APPROVED TUESDAY ON A 5-4 VOTE BY THE GOVERNMENT, INDIAN AFFAIRS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. THE BILL WAS INTRODUCED BY…… MORE
NM Pushing for ‘Popular Vote’ President
A BILL PERTAINING TO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS HAS PASSED THE NEW MEXICO SENATE AND NOW GOES TO THE HOUSE. THE BILL WOULD HAVE NEW MEXICO JOIN A COMPACT WITH OTHER STATES WITH THE GOAL OF ELECTING PRESIDENTS BY POPULAR VOTE, NOT THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. UNM POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR LONNA ATKESON SAYS THE…… MORE
Commission Considers Sales Tax Hike
SALES TAX COULD BE GOING UP IN BERNALILLO COUNTY. COMMISSIONERS ON TUESDAY VOTED 3-2 TO PUBLISH A “NOTICE OF INTENT” FOR A TAX HIKE THEY VOTE ON NEXT MONTH. THEY’VE SET ASIDE MARCH 28TH FOR THE VOTE TO REJECT OR APPROVE THE INCREASE. COUNTY MANAGER JULIE MORGAS BACA TELLS THE ALBUQUERQUE…… MORE
School Budget Cuts Concern Rio Rancho Parents
A PACKED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING IN RIO RANCHO MONDAY NIGHT. THE CROWD TURNED OUT TO HEAR HOW THE DISTRICT WILL HANDLE POTENTIAL BUDGET CUTS. SUPERINTENDENT SUE CLEVELAND TELLS US EVERY ASPECT OF DISTRICT OPERATIONS WILL BE AFFECTED, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION. SHE SAYS THEY’VE HAVE TRADITIONALLY NOT RECEIVED ENOUGH MONEY FOR TRANSPORTATION EVERY YEAR. SHE…… MORE
Another Bomb Threat at Albuquerque’s Jewish Center
For the second time this year, a bomb threat is called into ABQ’s Jewish Community Center. The first was called in on January 31st and turned out to be a hoax. So was the bomb threat made Monday but the building in the 5000 block of Wyoming Northeast was again evacuated and police went in with…… MORE
Actor’s Project Stirs Discussion in Albuquerque
Actor Shia LeBeouf’s “He Will Not Divide Us” art project in Albuquerque is getting much local and national attention. LeBeouf and other artists brought the project to Albuquerque after it was shut down in New York for being a “Serious and ongoing safety hazard.” The project is meant to protest President Trump and his policies.…… MORE
Lawmaker Explains Need for Food Tax Reinstatement
Republican State Senator Ron Griggs is proposing a reinstatement of a tax on food and medical services. It’s part of Senate Bill 343. Griggs explains why the extra revenue will be needed by communities in the state. The hold harmless payments were put in place when the food and medical taxes were abolished, as a way…… MORE
Alleged Car Thieves in Deadly Crash Return to Court
The two people charged with stealing a van and crashing into and killing a mother and daughter in ABQ on January 18th will be back in court on Tuesday. Elexus Groves and Paul Garcia are both charged with the murders of 14-year-old Shaylee Boling and her mother, Shuanna Arredondo. Groves is being held without bond and…… MORE
No Showers, No Toilets Continues for South Valley Residents
Another day of no toilets and showers for some Albuquerque South Valley residents. KOB TV reports people living in Los Padillas have been without water service since last Thursday due to a sewer back-up in their neighborhood. The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority says it’s fixed the sewer blockage but it’ll take 48-hours before people…… MORE
