THE LIFTS AT SANDIA PEAK ARE NOW SHUT DOWN FOR THE SEASON. THE SKI AREA ENDED OPERATIONS ON SUNDAY. SANDIA PEAK OPENED THE WHOLE MOUNTAIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER AFTER A SLOW START TO THE SKI SEASON DUE TO A LACK OF SNOW. UP IN SANTA FE, THE SKI AREA…… MORE
NM Death Penalty Bill Tabled
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE REVIVED THE DEATH PENALTY IN NEW MEXICO FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS IS NO LONGER CIRCULATING AT THE ROUND HOUSE. THE HOUSE CONSUMER AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TABLED THE MEASURE ON SUNDAY. EFFORTS TO REINSTATE THE BILL HAVEN’T GOTTEN VERY FAR IN COMMITTEE. THE BILL WOULD HAVE BROUGHT BACK…… MORE
Thieves Strike Patrons of Albuquerque Gas Stations
YOU COULD LOSE A LOT OF MONEY BUYING GAS AT THE PUMP IN ALBUQUERQUE. CITY POLICE ARE WARNING DRIVERS THAT THERE’S A CREDIT CARD SKIMMING SCHEME OCCURRING AT A NUMBER OF GAS PUMPS ACROSS TOWN. THE SOPHISTICATED METHOD GETS YOU WHEN YOU SWIPE YOUR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD AT THE PUMP. THE THIEVES…… MORE
‘Right to Work’ Fails Again in NM
EFFORTS TO MAKE NEW MEXICO A “RIGHT TO WORK” STATE FAILED AGAIN THIS YEAR IN THE LEGISLATURE. “RIGHT TO WORK” MEANS EMPLOYEES WOULDN’T BE FORCED TO JOIN A UNION OR PAY DUES. PAUL GESSING WITH THE RIO GRANDE FOUNDATION SAYS IT COULD HAVE HELPED IMPROVE THE STATE’S ECONOMY. HE SAYS THE…… MORE
Right to Know Being Debated at Round House
SANTA FE LAWMAKERS ARE DEBATING IF NEW MEXICO’S INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT GOES TOO FAR. THE LAW LETS JOURNALISTS, LAWYERS AND ANYONE ELSE IN THE PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATION ON THE WORKINGS OF STATE GOVERNMENT. THE LAW HAS JUST A FEW EXCEPTIONS. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS LEGISLATORS HAVE HEARD PROPOSALS THAT…… MORE
Cheaper Prescription Drugs Bill Still Alive
A BILL THAT WOULD HELP BRING DOWN THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN NEW MEXICO IS STILL ALIVE AT THE LEGISLATURE. SENATOR JEFF STEINBORN’S BILL IS CURRENTLY IN THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE. STEINBORN SAYS THE CURRENT COST OF PHARMACEUTICALS IS HUGELY EXPENSIVE FOR THE STATE. THE BILL WOULD CREATE A NEW…… MORE
Maine Pursues Homeless Program Similar to One in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE’S PROGRAM THAT PAYS ITS HOMELESS POPULATION FOR DOING DAY WORK IS BEING COPIED IN PORTLAND, MAINE. THE CITY IS WORKING ON A PILOT PROGRAM NOW TO OFFER THEIR HOMELESS LIGHT LIGHT JOBS LIKE CLEANING CITY PARKS. THEY’D EARN ABOUT 10-DOLLARS-68 CENTS. THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD REPORTS PANHANDLING IS A MAJOR…… MORE
NM National Monument Getting an Upgrade
IT WAS, AT ONE TIME, THE LARGEST FRONTIER MILITARY POST IN THE SOUTHWEST. IT’S NOW THE FORT UNION NATIONAL MONUMENT. LORENZO VIGIL WITH THE MONUMENT TELLS US FUNDING IS COMING TO UPDATE THE EXHIBITS , SOME OF WHICH HAVE BEEN ON DISPLAY FOR DECADES AND SEEN REPEATEDLY BY VISITORS. THEY’RE THE SAME EXHIBITS…… MORE
Senate Votes “Yes” to Hike Gasoline, Vehicle Taxes
HIGHER TAXES ON GASOLINE AND VEHICLE SALES IN NEW MEXICO ARE ONE STEP CLOSER FOLLOWING A SENATE VOTE THURSDAY IN SANTA FE. THE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE THE INCREASES ON A 29-13 VOTE, WITH THREE REPUBLICANS JOINING THE DEMOCRATS IN VOTING YES. DURING DEBATE ON THE MEASURE, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN…… MORE
House Kills Bill to Limit Charter School Approval
A BILL PROPOSING A MORATORIUM ON NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NEW MEXICO DIES IN THE STATE HOUSE. THE MEASURE THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED APPROVAL OF ANY NEW CHARTERS UNTIL 2020 FAILED ON A 34-TO-34 VOTE. THREE DEMOCRATS JOINED REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS TO DEFEAT THE BILL. GOVERNOR MARTINEZ STRONGLY SUPPORTS CHARTER SCHOOLS. THE…… MORE
