Tried for an hour to think of RENT references but they voted it down Albuquerque RENT Ordinance fails in committee after landlord pushback www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

Hundreds of workers at the state Department of Health and the Health Care Authority "were forced to work in a building with an active gas leak for several days on two separate occasions,” the head of CWA Local 7076 wrote in a grievance last week.

Eric Olivas, the Bernalillo County Commission Chair, spoke out against Donald Trump, ICE, the republican party, and immigration sweeps in California before reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. He said American values are under attack like never before. Check it out www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhou...

DOGE NEBRASKA UPDATE: Nebraska Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Flood introduced legislation this month that would make it harder for National Weather Service employees to be fired. He's hoping to improve protections by treating them as public safety employees. From Juan Salinas II:

“Why would landlords also be interested in this? I think the answer to that is that clear rules reduce confusion and conflict.” www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

If you're not following Heath's website, you're missing out on some of the best journalism in the state haussamen.com

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety took 42 days — far beyond the 15 days allowed by state statute — to release information this week about the mysterious April death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield. sfnm.co/4kSws45

The Albuquerque City Council is set to consider a comprehensive set of protections aimed at shielding renters from unscrupulous landlords. Read it here --> cabq.legistar.com/LegislationD...

Just bought $100 worth of drugs. Story tk

Getting into Frankish history for mental health reasons

Busy couple of days. Here’s what I’ve been working on Icymi

I was at the Gateway Medical Sobering Center yesterday for a news conference and saw this posted on the door near the entrance.

“We’re able to capture a lot more in this system. And so I definitely think it’s a good, reliable way that we’ve done it here, but I definitely don’t want to discount the good work that (the New Mexico) Coalition to End Homelessness has done.”

Which chair do you think the mayor will sit in?

So I'm working on an ABQ version, but I wanted to highlight Carina's piece on this. Really, really good stuff icymi www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

The Journal has a daily news podcast. For today’s episode, I talk about yesterday’s event with Ken Miyagishima including a few bars from Ken’s country-western campaign theme song. And no, I don’t have a lisp. Something about the software or my phone is struggling with sibilant sounds…

Little girl with small bowel syndrome was *allowed* into the U.S. for life-saving medical care. Now they’re kicking her out, and without care she’ll die. A death sentence. Bookmark for those online discussions about us being a Christian nation.

You sickos wanna know what’s up at the Bernalillo County Commission meeting?

Been trying to get a better understanding of Medicaid and Medicare with this looming. Does anyone have any good explanatory sources for a dummy who thought he'd never have to worry about this? wapo.st/3H6cqVq

From a report by nonprofit New Mexico Angels: Startup growth is strong, but exits lag www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

Fiber? I hardly know her! www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

Big stuff on the ABQ agenda tonight! I'm watching the budget, but also a moratorium on fiber permits as part of the city's ongoing dispute with the infrastructure upgrades.

Can quantum companies create a practical utility-scale quantum computer within the next decade? Learn more about what current quantum capabilities look like from experts at Sandia National Labs: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

This tiny village is Albuquerque's latest homelessness initiative. It’s a $5 million facility where people out of detox can go for a year to get back on their feet. Would love to know everyone’s thoughts on this project. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

A calculator that costs 1 trillion dollars, but it’s also wrong

Back in Las Cruces for a day. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

Is now the right time to buy cars? An ABQ dealership certainly thinks so. I talked with dealerships and a local economist about the implications of big purchases right now amid all the international tariff uncertainty. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

Affordable housing — and the not-so-affordable cost of paying for it — will be a focus of my coverage moving forward. For now, here's a look at how ABQ used $23 million on a slew of efforts. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

Big news from the state's largest public health system. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

1 WNW Bosque Farms [Valencia Co, NM] Public reports Wildfire at 4:30 PM MDT -- Estimated 20 acres by 530pm. Several structures have burned. Extent of damages unknown at this time. ... at Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:48:00 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin announced her 2026 campaign for secretary of state on Wednesday, becoming the first candidate in the contest. (I don't like referring to elections as "races.") #NewMexico #2026elections #NMpol

A fast moving wildfire has started in Bosque Farms. Valencia County Fire Department is reporting it has burned multiple structures. Multiple units are responding. #NMFire

On the move again! It was disappointing, but it was really reassuring that the owners were so transparent about this. I also believe them when they say they want to keep us in person and in a building. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

The state Water Quality Control Commission seems poised to soon make a final decision on regulations around treating and reusing produced water outside of the oil fields. Read about some of this week's conversations around it in my Tuesday article here. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...

Hot take: “lie for money” is the wrong message to send to student journalists

What do y'all think about the National Guard deployment? Are there any things you think we should follow up on?

Homie is wasting no time

Currently at the Bernalillo County Commission meeting. They're considering passing the same plan. However, some public commenters with APS think the board should table it.

First council meeting in the books. Let's just say it was a learning experience in more ways than way. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...

The HandsOff! protest reached Las Cruces with people holding signs, flags and noise makers to protest Pres. Trump’s cuts and D.O.G.E. Las Cruces takes part in National HandsOff! Protest www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/las-...

Following our story yesterday about the feds' decision to cancel a proposed ban on mineral mining in the Pecos watershed, NM's federal delegation is reintroducing a bill to protect the area.

NEW: RFK, Jr. has refused to say where he'll visit in New Mexico as part of a Southwest tour, but Source New Mexico obtained a letter from the principal at Hózhó Academy in Gallup saying that someone who sounds just like the HHS secretary will visit the charter school tomorrow.

An email from NMSU Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer Lakshmi Reddi Monday said three international students at NMSU had their student visas revoked.

The field of mayoral candidates grew larger Tuesday as Louie Sanchez, a former police officer, and current Albuquerque City Councilor, announced he was running for Mayor.

The Albuquerque City Council voted 8-1 to allocate millions of dollars toward a plan to help reduce the harms of the opioid epidemic.

Someone needs to tell these people what a roll call vote is

There is not much to update on. The CABQ council approved a $6.5 million bond to help develop an industrial site on the west side. I think they make lip balm or something. Idk, I’ll figure it out later. We’re currently stuck on a development appeal for a movie study. Neighbors don't want it.

Councilor Dan Lewis is interrogating ABQ Chief Administration Officer Samantha Sengel about Mayor Tim Keller's comments during Saturday's protest. He's picking on Keller's "Litigate, legislate, agitate" comments. "Pretty unbelievable that he would say something like that," Lewis said