Six To Receive 2022 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award
NMFOG News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has chosen five New Mexicans as the recipients of its 2022 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Awards.
The awards are annually presented to those New Mexicans who believe in government transparency at the state or local level – and who have made significant contributions to casting sunshine (transparency) in government operations in the state.
Dixon Award winners will be honored with a Dixon Award event set for Oct. 6 at the Albuquerque Marriott Hotel on Louisiana Boulevard in Albuquerque.
“For many years, Read More
AG Hector Balderas Secures Murder Conviction Against Man Who Shot His Wife To Death In Red River
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas
From the Office of the Attorney General:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas announced that Jesus Torres pled guilty to one count of second degree murder.
The plea agreement was accepted by District Court Judge Emilio Chavez. Sentencing will be held at a later date, and Torres faces a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
“Domestic violence continues to plague our state, and more resources are needed to focus on intervention before tragedies like this occur,” Attorney General Balderas said.
On Jan. 15, 2022, the defendant Read More
USDOT Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. Highlights New Mexico Funding During Nationwide Building A Better America Tour
U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr.
USDOT News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. joined U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to celebrate that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $11,466,938 grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the City of Albuquerque, for the Albuquerque Rail Trail.
The project will create a one mile physically separated pathway through the heart of downtown Albuquerque providing a safe and affordable transportation option for area resident and improving accessibility Read More
FBI: Man Wearing Indianapolis Pacers Hoodie Robs Albuquerque Bank, Flees In White Car
Anyone with information about this thief is asked to contact the FBI at (505).889.1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505).843.STOP. Courtesy/FBI
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. Courtesy/FBI
The thief drove away from the robbery Monday in what appeared to be a white Kia Soul car. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an unknown man who is responsible for a credit union robbery Monday, Aug. 22.
At approximately Read More
Gessing: New Mexico’s Self-inflicted Doctor Shortage
By PAUL GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
There is a life-or-death issue facing New Mexicans. It has been widely reported on in the media and is important to New Mexicans from all walks of life. Voters will have a lot to say about it this November. The issue is our shortage of medical professionals.
If you live in rural New Mexico you have likely faced severe challenges in finding specialists for years, but according to one recent report, 32 of New Mexico’s 33 counties (excepting Los Alamos) face a shortage of primary care physicians. This doesn’t even consider the shortage of specialists Read More
