News from October 2024
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2024
City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2024
City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Wednesday, Oct. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2024
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 15
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 15, 2024
In a televised debate on KOAT-TV, Republican senatorial candidate Nella Domenici and Democrat incumbent Martin Heinrich discussed key issues affecting New Mexico. The debate covered topics such as inflation, drug overdoses, abortion limits, immigration, education, and energy.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2024
The LGBTQ community has expressed concern over being used as a tool to influence voters during the 2024 election season. This issue is highlighted by Equality New Mexico (EQNM), which criticizes conservative strategies that portray trans people negatively to drive voter turnout.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2024
NFIB New Mexico State Director Jason Espinoza recently hosted a roundtable discussion for small business owners at the Mechanical Contractors Association of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The event provided an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to connect, discuss the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session, and explore policy solutions addressing the increasing cost of health insurance.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2024
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a statement celebrating the contributions and resilience of Indigenous communities in New Mexico and across the nation. The day, established as a state holiday by Gov. Lujan Grisham in 2019, is observed annually on the second Monday of October.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2024
Bernalillo County has joined forces with Wellness Equity Alliance and Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) to launch "Health Yeah!," a new initiative featuring mobile health clinics.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 14, 2024
The debate over whether the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes continues to be a contentious issue in the United States.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 13, 2024
Democratic Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez have come under scrutiny for their support of green energy policies, which some argue could compromise America's energy independence. Their opposition to domestic oil and gas production, particularly in New Mexico, raises concerns about increased reliance on foreign oil from countries like Russia and Venezuela.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 13, 2024
Albuquerque Reads, a program initiated by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, is actively seeking volunteers to join their team of tutors.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2024
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 10
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 11, 2024
Democrat Representative Gabe Vasquez is facing renewed scrutiny over past incidents involving law enforcement. A recent article has revealed a police report in which Vasquez allegedly threatened to "kill and bury" an individual.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 11, 2024
Former state Senator John Arthur Smith, a conservative Democrat known for his fiscal pragmatism and long-standing service in the New Mexico Legislature, passed away early Monday.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 10, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) has expressed its condolences following the death of New Mexico State Senator John Arthur Smith, who was the former Chair of the Legislative Finance Committee.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2024
City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, Oct. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2024
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Oct. 10
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 10, 2024
Democrat Senator Martin Heinrich's support for Vice President Kamala Harris’s environmental policies, including an anti-fracking stance, is drawing criticism in New Mexico. The state's economy relies heavily on the oil and gas sector, which provides numerous high-paying jobs and funds essential state programs.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 10, 2024
Garcia Richard faced criticism from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and other groups when she withdrew a state parcel from public hunting during the 2019-20 waterfowl season.
By New Mexico Sun | Oct 10, 2024
The Albuquerque City Council has voted against a proposed package aimed at addressing vacant buildings and loitering in the Downtown area.
