I assume the boycott of the Oscars is still on, by black actors and actresses. But after last week’s self-absorbed video featuring Jada Pinkett-Smith calling for a boycott of the Oscars by all races, because a lack of black acting nominees, only three people have actually boycotted the event. Jada, husband Will and Spike Lee. This of…… MORE
Scott’s Turf
The finger pointing continues in Santa Fe and the first of the presidential primaries is at hand. Stay with us on the Stig Show because we’ll be following them closely. It’s getting more and more interesting isn’t it? We give you the opportunity to share your opinions every weekday from 4-7pm.… MORE
Standing Pat
Our sports station 610 KNML will be hosting their annual bowl bash for the big game on Sunday, February 7th at Sandia Casino. Lots of big screens, prizes, food and drink specials and more. Doors will open at 2p. Come early to get the best seats and tables. It takes place inside the big ballroom.… MORE
Suspect Shot to Death by Santa Fe Police
AN OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN SANTA FE WEDNESDAY NIGHT GOES FATAL. STATE POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT WHO WAS SHOT BY A SANTA FE POLICE OFFICER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES AND WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT CHRISTUS ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER. SANTA FE POLICE SPOKESMAN GREG GURULE TELLS THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL THAT POLICE WERE…… MORE
Real I-D Bill Now in the Senate
LEGISLATION TO GET NEW MEXICO INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL REAL I-D ACT PASSES IN THE HOUSE … AND NOW GOES TO THE SENATE. HOUSE BILL 99 WOULD PROVIDE LEGAL CITIZENS WITH DRIVERS’ LICENSES, AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WOULD HAVE TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER PRIVILEGE CARD THAT WOULD BE GOOD FOR…… MORE
Sharp Drop in NM Revenue
NEW MEXICO’S REVENUE PICTURE KEEPS GETTING WORSE. ECONOMISTS ARE NOW PROJECTING THAT THE STATE WILL HAVE ONLY 30-MILLION DOLLARS IN SO-CALLED “NEW MONEY” FOR THE 2017 BUDGET YEAR…MORE THAN 200 MILLION LESS THAN A MONTH OR SO AGO. THE NUMBER HAS BEEN GETTING SMALLER AND SMALLER AS OIL PRICES PLUNGE, AND…… MORE
APD Chief Pushed for “Return to Work” Legislation
IF NEW MEXICO LAWMAKERS DON’T PASS A “RETURN TO WORK” BILL THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION, APD WILL BE UNDERSTAFFED UNTIL LATE NEXT YEAR. THAT’S WHAT APD CHIEF GORDEN EDEN TOLD THE ECONOMIC FORUM OF ALBUQUERQUE ON WEDNESDAY. PASSAGE OF THE BILL WOULD ALLOW APD TO REHIRE RETIRED OFFICERS WITHOUT THE OFFICERS HAVING…… MORE
Committee Votes “Yes” on Education Measure
AN EDUCATION BILL THAT DIED IN THE NEW MEXICO SENATE LAST YEAR HAS BEEN APPROVED BY A HOUSE COMMITTEE. THE PROPOSAL, SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVE CONRAD JAMES, WOULD ALLOW PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE AT LEAST A BACHELOR’S DEGREE TO TEACH PART-TIME, WITHOUT HAVING TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO GET A TEACHING DEGREE. …… MORE
House Committee Approves Curfew Bill
IN SANTA FE, THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO IMPOSE TEEN CURFEWS. IT’S SPONSORED BY REPUBLICAN NATE GENTRY AND DEMOCRAT CARL TRUJILLO. THE LEGISLATION IS IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL DEADLY INCIDENTS LAST YEAR IN ALBUQUERQUE INVOLVING MINORS. SUPPORTERS SAY IT PROVIDES EXEMPTIONS FOR…… MORE
High Court Alters “Speedy Trial” Rule
SOME RELIEF FOR THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE. THE STATE SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY THAT IT’S CHANGING A “SPEEDY TRIAL” RULE THAT HAD BEEN CRITICIZED BY THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. THE RULE WAS DESIGNED TO CUT DOWN ON THE BACKLOG OF CASES…BUT THE D-A’S OFFICE SAYS IT WAS BEING…… MORE
