Albuquerque’s hot summer of angst, decay and politics
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As the administration of Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry enters its final months, histories of critical times are being recorded. Continue Reading
State’s ‘credible allegations of fraud’ charge against health providers falls apart
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No Medicaid fraud was ever found. And those eye-popping estimates that added up to $36 million the organizations had overbilled Medicaid? The state is seeking drastically lower reimbursements today. Continue Reading
Black man swept up in ATF sting wins legal victory, but stiffer prosecution looms
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A federal judge in Albuquerque has concluded the methods used by federal agents in a 2016 undercover sting operation made it likely they would arrest a disproportionate number of minorities. Continue Reading
Rep. Pearce ‘alright’ after shooting; another congressman injured
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U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot during a House GOP practice for a congressional charity baseball game. Continue Reading
Black community wants answers on ATF’s Albuquerque sting
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The sting netted a highly disproportionate number of black defendants. Continue Reading
Another Mexican journalist is gunned down
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Javier Valdez Cardenas is the sixth journalist murdered in Mexico since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading
Albuquerque’s rape kit crisis worsening, state auditor says
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Albuquerque’s inventory of untested sexual assault evidence kits containing DNA is growing, State Auditor Tim Keller, also a mayoral candidate, told the City Council this week. Continue Reading
Texas’ hate crime law results in few convictions, lots of disappointment
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In Texas, the tiny number of successful prosecutions leave both victims and lawmakers questioning state’s commitment to punishing hate. Continue Reading
Citing risks to journalists, Juárez news daily shuts down
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The chief reason, Norte’s founder and president Oscar Cantu Murguia said, was the lack of security faced by Mexican journalists. Continue Reading
Hobbs mayor’s undisclosed conflicts erode public confidence
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We deserve ethical leadership and transparent financial dealings in government. Continue Reading
A voice of the voiceless is gunned down in Mexico
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Miroslava Breach Velducea became last week the third journalist murdered in Mexico in March. Continue Reading
Bill limiting solitary confinement goes to governor
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The bill would prohibit jails and prisons from placing in solitary confinement inmates who are pregnant, mentally ill or younger than 18. Continue Reading
Bill aimed to keep guns from domestic abusers heads to governor
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A bill that advocates say will keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers is headed to Gov. Susana Martinez. Continue Reading
House passes bill criminalizing false reports on utilities’ water quality
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The legislation is spurred by a Four Corners-area water company that for months provided phony information to state regulators. Continue Reading
Senate OKs bill to allow redacting names from police reports
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The names of victims and most witnesses could be redacted in cases of rape, stalking and domestic violence until a defendant has been charged if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading