It was due to be released Wednesday but New Mexico lawmakers won’t get a look at the updated state budget report until Thursday morning. Legislators, however, on Wednesday started discussing the budget and how to shore up a major budget deficit. Senate Finance Committee Chairman John Arthur Smith has warned his committee members that they…… MORE
APS Teacher Protest
“Chop From the Top.” That’s what one protest sign read when Albuquerque Public School Teachers protested Wednesday afternoon the proposed district budget cuts expected due to the state deficit. The teachers were responding to a letter sent out by APS officials saying they should be ready for some tough budget cuts. The gathering took place…… MORE
NM Bill Would Take State Buildings Solar
A New Mexico lawmaker says more state buildings should go solar. Senator Jeff Steinborn’s bill requiring solar power on state buildings has now been approved by the Senate Conservation Committee. Steinborn says it would create jobs and save millions in utility bills. He says it would help during these tough budget times. Steinborn says right…… MORE
ICE Raids in Dona Ana County
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers are conducting targeted raids in Las Cruces. Eight State Lawmakers have sent a letter to Governor Martinez addressing their concerns over the reported raids. The lawmakers included Senator Jeff Steinborn and Representatives Bill McCamley, Angelica Rubio, Doreen Gallegos, and Rudy Martinez. ICE Officials tell an El Paso TV station that…… MORE
APS Students Advised to Attend Classes
This is “Day Without an Immigrant” in the US in which many are protesting President Trump’s Immigration Policy that’s led to ICE raids across the country. Albuquerque Public Schools has sent a letter home to parents saying the district supports its immigrant students but urges those students and any others at APS to attend classes…… MORE
Albuquerque Rallies for Obamacare
Supporters of Obamacare in Albuquerque rallied on Civic Plaza Wednesday. They want Republicans in Congress to look for a bi-partisan way to hold onto the benefits the Affordable Care Act is providing. Rallies nationwide have been organized by healthcare and advocacy groups so residents have a chance to express how the Obamacare has helped them.…… MORE
High Tech Jobs Coming to Albuquerque
More jobs heading to Albuquerque. Solaero Technologies is moving manufacturing operations from California to the Duke City, creating 100 new high-tech jobs. The company will invest about $10 million to overhaul 40,000 square feet of their existing Albuquerque facility. The company will manufacture solar panels which will be used to power a series of low…… MORE
Officer-Involved Shooting in Roswell
A man is in the hospital in Roswell after an officer-involved shooting there early Wednesday. Roswell Police say it happened at the Motel 6 on North Main Road around 2:00 AM. The department says a suspect fired on the officer, who was not hit and returned fire. The suspect was hit and was taken to…… MORE
Wandering Child’s Parents Could be Charged
An Albuquerque child is now in the care of CYFD after she was found wandering a Duke City street on Monday afternoon. The three-year-old was found by a neighbor on Stover, near 8th Street. Police distributed her image to the media and a relative, as well as some teachers, came forward to identify her. APD…… MORE
Senate Committee Approves Funding for NM Courts
The back-and-forth continues between Governor Martinez and the Legislature over court funding. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday night approved $1.6 million to fund jury trials through the end of June. In recent weeks, the Governor has twice vetoed money to fund New Mexico’s court system. But last week…… MORE
