Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement on Monday following the death of Jicarilla Apache Nation President Edward Velarde, which occurred over the weekend.
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for New Mexico in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $331,886, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
Attorney General Raúl Torrez of New Mexico has lodged a petition for writ against Las Cruces District Court Judge Douglas R. Driggers, alleging that the judge's premature termination of Patrick Howard’s probation contravened essential state laws. The laws in question pertain to the probation of sex offenders, conditional discharge, and the rights granted to victims under the Victim of Crime Act (VCA).
At a recent City Council meeting, a resolution advocating for a ceasefire in Palestine was removed from the agenda, leading to an outburst from pro-Palestinian protestors. This decision came after many individuals had expressed their views on the matter through emails, attendance, and speeches at the City Council.
The Las Cruces City Council is set to vote on a Pro-Palestinian Ceasefire Resolution on Monday, May 6. This issue has generated significant debate within the community.
Las Cruces, May 3, 2024 - A controversial Pro-Palestinian Ceasefire Resolution is set to be put to a vote at the Las Cruces City Council meeting on Monday, May 6. The resolution has sparked strong opinions from various quarters, with calls for public engagement ahead of the crucial decision.According to Sarah Smith, Juan Garcia, and Julia Ruiz, the Council will deliberate on the resolution, which has been a subject of significant contention. "Protesters have repeatedly asked the City Council to sign a pro-Palestine resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza," stated an...
Las Cruces, May 3, 2024 - The upcoming City Council meeting in Las Cruces is set to address a contentious issue as a Pro-Palestinian Ceasefire Resolution will be up for a vote. The resolution has divided opinions within the council and the community, prompting calls for public engagement.Proponents of the resolution have been vocal in their appeals to the council, with three Councilors, Bencomo, Corran, and Graham, already expressing support for the pro-Palestine stance. The issue has garnered significant attention, leading to a planned discussion and vote during the...
As of April 2024, New Mexico experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.
Albuquerque, NM – This morning, 53-year-old Mario “Troy” Colangelo was arrested by the New Mexico Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Division for possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) of children under the age of 13 (NMSA 1978, Sections 30-6A-3(A), (C)). During the investigation, it was discovered that Colangelo, a registered sex offender with a long criminal history, including five previous arrests for possession of and/or distributing CSAM, legally changed his name from Troy Shelby to Mario Colangelo after he...