People in Albuquerque may think getting busted with a little marijuana results in only a ticket and a fine. But state police officers were sent to Albuquerque in May to crack down on crime, and they’re enforcing state law. That means there’s still a way for even small amounts of weed or paraphernalia to put people here in cuffs.
Video: Deputy Used Stun Gun On Student With Disability - The Associated Press A northern New Mexico sheriff's deputy is facing criticism after a video showed him using a stun gun on a high school student with a disability. This story corrects a previous version to say the student used the slur not the deputy.
A tiny sampling of his terms of invective include “
This week on The Children's Hour , we’re broadcasting live from Albuquerque’s Open Space Visitor Center with Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller . The Kids Crew will follow up on our interview from when he first took office. With featured musical guest Robb Janov , and a special performance by the New Mexico Peace Choir . Everyone is invited to join us at the Open Space Visitor Center on Saturday June 1, when doors will open at 8:30am. The whole family is welcome to be part of this live broadcast, then stay to enjoy the beautiful bosque.
Video: Deputy Used Stun Gun On Student With Disability - The Associated Press A northern New Mexico sheriff's deputy is facing criticism after a video showed him using a stun gun on a high school student with a disability. This story corrects a previous version to say the student used the slur not the deputy.
Photos: Scenes from ‘March for Our Lives’ rallies from around the world
President Trump and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (Photos: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, Caroline Yang/Reuters)
A coalition of New Mexico lawmakers, advocates and residents say the U.S. Air Force has been too slow to respond to a decades-old jet fuel spill at Kirtland Air Force Base. It’s been 20 years since the spill was discovered and the coalition announced Friday that they plan to file a lawsuit to try to get the military to intensify cleanup efforts.
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People in Albuquerque may think getting busted with a little marijuana results in only a ticket and a fine. But state police officers were sent to Albuquerque in May to crack down on crime, and they’re enforcing state law. That means there’s still a way for even small amounts of weed or paraphernalia to put people here in cuffs.
President Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room on Thursday. (Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
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Frank and Pilar Leto met over 30 years ago at a Carnaval parade in San Francisco, and they've been celebrating Carnaval ever since. Notably, with a joyful show they stage every February in Albuquerque, featuring Frank's big band, PANdemonium, and Pilar's dance ensemble, Odara. This year, their celebration spills over into June with two outdoor concerts, and
” (Warren, who was awarded a second-string insult — “goofy” — in the same tweet).
Trump originally proposed ending the program in 2017 but
Opponents of DACA program seek repeat trip from Brownsville, Texas, to Supreme Court
Trump: Tlaib 'hates Israel' and 'I don't buy [her] tears'
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to mock her as “Joan of Arc.”
Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.,
harsh takedown of Warren
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Supreme Court's inaction leaves DACA program for young migrants intact for now
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People who apply for food and medical assistance programs in New Mexico got used to long waits, mysterious denials, and catch-22s of bureaucracy. But after years of litigation, wait times are way down and a notorious backlog of cases is pretty much cleared. The new Human Services Department secretary has his eye on updating tech to make the whole system easier and more foolproof.
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“If they come to a reasonable agreement, I would support it, yes,” Trump said.
Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.,
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The central question in a is whether New Mexico’s Human Services Department is distributing SNAP and Medicaid fast enough and to the right people. A new boss was appointed to HSD in January. KUNM heard from Secretary David Scrase about the changes he’s making.
— the president who signed the Indian Removal Act.
Opponents of DACA program seek repeat trip from Brownsville, Texas, to Supreme Court
Let's Talk New Mexico 5/23 8a: Higher than average rainfall and snowpack means we're experiencing one of its wettest springs in decades. The Rio Grande is running ten times higher than it was at this time during last year's drought. So much water increases flood risks and challenges us to remain conservation minded. Has all the rain changed your plans for farming or planting gardens? How are you remaining water conscious? Do you plan to go river rafting or sailing on one of our state’s lakes this year? Email LetsTalk@KUNM.org, tweet us using the hashtag #LetsTalkNM or call in live during the show.
Tlaib backs out of West Bank trip to visit family, accuses Israel of ‘silencing’ her
displacing Bernie Sanders as the runner-up
It's awards season for journalists and we're proud to annouce that the New Mexico Broadcasters Association has recogized KUNM news coverage for Excellence in Broadcasting with top awards for Breaking News, Feature News, Continuing Coverage, Legislative Coverage, Best Student Newscaster and Student Reporter.
Trump originally proposed ending the program in 2017 but
University Showcase 5/17 8a: Jim Linnell was six months away from retirement from the University of New Mexico when he became a quadriplegic. His new book, “Take It Lying Down,” chronicles his life since the accident.
Trump suggests 'down payment' on wall to end shutdown
Having a lot of abandoned or foreclosed homes in your community can hurt morale and drag down property values. A group of neighborhood associations in Southeast Albuquerque are taking things into their own hands.
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