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The State House Passes Legalization. Here’s Who Voted For and Against it.

Seven Legislators Crossed Party Lines to Join Republicans Against

In a race to legalize recreational cannabis before the legislative session ends, House Bill 12 has taken a wide lead. The New Mexico House of Representatives voted 39-31 in favor of the bill, which would […]

by Staff 4 days agoFebruary 27, 2021

Wednesday Legislative Roundup

Gov Signs Pandemic Relief Bills

by Staff

New Bill Creates State Office to Upgrade Broadband

New Mexico's Schoolchildren Still Struggle With Internet Access

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican

Governor Lujan Grisham

Legislation to Curb Gov’s Power Passes Second Hurdle

Bill Would Have Voters Decide On Limits of Emergency Orders

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican

Hunting Down the Vaccine

Why Are So Many People Crossing State Lines For the COVID Vaccine?

by Tierna Unruh-Enos 13 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

Crossing State Lines For a Vaccine

Desperation, Complexity and Confusion Push New Mexicans To Get Vaccinated Out of State

by Tierna Unruh-Enos 1 hour agoMarch 3, 2021

New Mexico Employers Are Encouraging Employees to Get Vaccine From Texas

As Businesses Are Desperate to Open, Out of State Vaccine Option Creates Hope

by Tierna Unruh-Enos 2 days agoMarch 2, 2021

Legalization Looms

Recreational Cannabis Bill Passes in House

by Josh Lee 1 day agoMarch 2, 2021

This Simple Checkbox Can Help New Mexico’s Uninsured Get Covered

More than 214,000 New Mexicans — one-in-ten — navigate their daily lives, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, without health insurance. But more than half of them are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid or other free or low-cost health insurance. A new proposal introduced in the legislature by State Representative Liz Thomson could change that. […]

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NEW MEXICO LEGISLATURE

Cherry Garcia Makers Have No Taste For Qualified Immunity

by Milan Simonich 13 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

Tempers Flare in New Mexico Senate After Lawmaker Stalls Bill

Westside legislator's attempt to force debate ends with him in tears on the floor

Democrats Say Otero County Official Threatened House Speaker

House Passes Sick Leave Bill, But The Governor Is Not So Sure

Bill would require every private employer to offer leave

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POLICING & JUSTICE

The Sweet Taste of Justice

by Jonathan Sims 1 day agoMarch 3, 2021

Did Police Unions Break The Law Trying To Stop Bills To Hold Cops Accountable For Lawbreaking?

Campaign by law and order group may violate state lobbying laws

Albuquerque police: Man arrested after firing at an officer

SWAT team finds man hiding in refrigerator after shooting

Study Shows Law Enforcement Diversity May Improve Policing

Researchers Found Most Disparity in Majority-Black Neighborhoods

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COVID-19 & New MEXICO

Map: 2,072 Businesses Have Reported COVID-19 Onsite in February; 2 Were Ordered Closed.

by Staff 1 week agoFebruary 24, 2021

Texas Lifts COVID-19 Mask Mandate

12 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May

13 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

‘Vaccine, vaccine’: Dolly sings ‘Jolene’ rewrite before shot

13 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

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City Hall

City Council Tackles a Barrage of Issues

by Carolyn Carlson 38 mins agoMarch 2, 2021

Mayor Keller’s DOJ Fail

Policing the Police That Police the Police

The Mayor’s Campaign Promises

Has the Mayor Lived Up to His Pledges In the Last Four Years?

Mayor Keller’s Report Card

Democrats and GOP Members Weigh In

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New Mexico In CONGRESS

Minimum wage hike all but dead in big COVID relief bill

2 days agoMarch 1, 2021

Yvette Herrell Stokes Anti-Trans Fears Ahead of Vote To OK Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

New Mexico Congresswoman falsely claims Equality Act would "endanger women"

Haaland Serves As Acting Speaker During Equality Act Debate

She also smacked down a GOP attempt to honor Rush Limbaugh during debate

House Votes To Expand LGBTQ Protections

Bill Protects Civil Rights and Labor Laws

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: COWBOYS 4 TRUmp & THE ASSAULT ON THE CAPITOL

Attorney General Warrant: Cowboys 4 Trump Site Raised $30,000+ For Founder’s Personal Use

by Staff February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

The Paper.’s Reporting on Cowboys 4 Trump Featured in Impeachment Trial

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Judge: Couy Griffin Can Leave Jail If He Gives Up Guns, Stays Out of DC

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021

Bail Denied for Cowboys for Trump Leader

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

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Arts + Culture

New Exhibit Features History of Albuquerque’s Female Photographers

by Cade Guerrero 1 day agoMarch 2, 2021

The New Adventures of Old Superman

"Superman & Lois" on The CW

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Cannabis

Running Out of Time, Senators Call For Compromise on Cannabis Legalization Bill

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican 4 days agoFebruary 28, 2021

Legalization Bill Advances

Cannabis Bill Passes Committee

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Film + TV

TV Listings March 4-10

by Devin D. O’Leary 1 day agoMarch 2, 2021

Thrill Killer or Killer Thriller?

"Clarice" on CBS.

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Sports

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Teams Prepare For Upcoming IFL Season

Health and Safety Top Priority for Officials

by Mercy Lopez-Acosta

NMAA Hopeful That All Sports Will Be Played in 2021

High School Sports Slated to Begin Again This Spring

by Mercy Lopez-Acosta

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Gladiators Look Forward to 2021

New Season Planned After Pandemic Sidelined Players

by Mercy Lopez-Acosta

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Business

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ABQ Ranks Top 10 For Women In Tech

Tech Careers Strive to Deliver Equality For Women

by Muhamed Abdel-Hack

Seattle Company Picks ABQ For Relocation

Lancs Industries picks ABQ for new facility and 75 new

by Staff

Harnessing the Sun for Community Solar

New Mexican Businesses, Renters and Homeowners Could Benefit

by Muhamed Abdel-Hack

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OPINION

COMMENTARY: The real message.

These days, to make a mark, you don’t need a message, just attitude! Preferably a bad attitude.

by Marti Lelko

COMMENTARY: What Must They Be Thinking?

If this is how we Make America Great Again, it doesn’t seem to be working.

by Marti Lelko

In Haaland, our environment finally has the leader it deserves

by Angel Peña

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