SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A coalition of Native American communities has proposed redrawing New Mexico’s political map to boost Indigenous voters’ influence in elections. The proposed changes from New Mexico’s 19 Native American pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation, outlined Monday, would reshape a congressional swing district where Republicans regained control in 2020. They […]
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Interior Officials To Meet With Native Leaders In An Effort To Restore Tribal Homelands
The Department of the Interior announced last Tuesday that it would begin consultations with Tribes as it continues to strengthen the ability of sovereign nations to establish and consolidate their homelands. Acquisition of land into trust is one of the most important functions the Interior Department undertakes on behalf of Tribes and is essential to Tribal […]
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Native American Redistricting Proposals Nearly Finished
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Native American communities across New Mexico are putting the finishing touches on proposed redistricting maps aimed at greater self-determination in future public elections, as competing plans wind their way toward the Legislature for consideration. Participants in a redistricting commission for New Mexico’s Indigenous pueblo communities said Friday that map proposals […]
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Indian School Graves Rediscovered Under City Park
A missing plaque at 4-H Park dedicated to Indigenous students who attended Albuquerque Indian School leads to our investigation of how a city park and playground was built upon a cemetery of unmarked graves.
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County Commission Picks Up the Slack
A new building for those that save us from ourselves, some long needed courtroom improvements, honoring a beloved priest and other happenings left the Bernalillo County Commission ready for a little break as they head into summer. Moved To Teary Eyes Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada held back tears, at the June 29 administrative commission meeting, […]
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Melanie Stansbury Heads to Congress
Democrat Melanie Stansbury will be the next U.S. House Representative from New Mexico’s First Congressional District. Out of more than 131, 000 votes cast, Stansbury received 60 percent of the vote, besting her nearest opponent, Republican Mark Moores, by 24 points. With Stansbury’s win, New Mexico maintains its all-female House delegation. Stansbury and Moores both […]
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Why I’m Running For Office
I transitioned almost 30 years ago when I was 19, which was the beginning of my journey in the Trans Community. So many Trans and Gender Diverse folx have been working hard to change the perceived narrative of our community. That work, along with my life’s work, is what has led me to seek to […]
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Second Gentleman Campaigns for Stansbury
Democratic congressional candidate Melanie Stansbury received a boost to her campaign when Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, arrived in Albuquerque to campaign on her behalf. This is Emhoff’s second time in Albuquerque and his first on behalf of a candidate. Emhoff and Stansbury appeared before a crowd of Democrats, with several union […]
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EXCLUSIVE: ABQ’s Secret Bad Cop List Goes Public
DAILY DIGITAL EDITION | WEDNESDAY | MAY 19, 2021SUBSCRIBE | DONATE | CARRY THE PAPER IN MY BUSINESS Prosecutors and defense attorneys have long kept secret lists of cops they didn’t trust to testify in court. For the first time, part of that list is now public and we’re naming names. -Exclusive Reporting From The […]
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Indigenous Community Protests Senator Mark Moores’ Racist Remarks
Around 30 people gathered outside of the Republican Party Headquarters in Albuquerque on Tuesday afternoon to protest Republican State Senator Mark Moores’ remarks during a Congressional District 1 forum hosted by the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau. During the forum, Moores said his ancestors “civilized the west” when answering a question about water resource […]