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Blog: Education bills, day three
The big drama at the Legislature right now is the budget showdown, which is in my colleague Dan Boyd’s capable hands, and which has some education implications. But I’m using... Read more »
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger trailer
Ubisoft is returning to its roots (the Wild West) with the latest Call of Juarez game. The ill-fated Call of Juarez: The Cartel from 2011 was set in present time... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Pork and more
Lawmakers have given final approval to $274 million worth of capital improvements across New Mexico — the proverbial “pork” of the 60-day legislative session. Want to see the complete list... Read more »
One view on the Hanford-WIPP proposal
WIPP, a smart Washington wag likes to say, “is the only drain in the bathtub.” Located in southeastern New Mexico, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant is the only operating deep... Read more »
Marijuana documentary sheds light on debate
Rebecca Richman Cohen wanted to create a film that would create dialogue. It seems like she did. Ric ...
New details on North Star/Double Eagle boundary
In this morning’s paper, I reported that APS is considering changing the attendance boundaries of North Star and Double Eagle elementary schools. Since then, APS has released new details about... Read more »
Bills that have actually passed, part deux
Yesterday, I provided a thrilling round-up of education bills that have passed both chambers of the legislature and are on the governor’s desk for signature. I also wrote this story... Read more »
Paradise becomes Panera Bread as bakery chain expands in N.M.
The Panera Bread name is about to start popping up all over the area. As I reported back in January, a new Panera Bread is opening on March 22 in... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: ‘Longmire’
While trying to avoid taking sides on the “Breaking Bad” bill and the state’s film tax credits, I admit I’m glad to hear that Season 2 of “Longmire” will be... Read more »
The Rio Grande: “a forlorn-looking river”
“That’s a forlorn-looking river, isn’t it,” Phil King told me as we walked out on Mesilla Dam this afternoon, looking down at the bed of sand where the Rio Grande... Read more »
Best vegan sushi found in Albuquerque, PETA says
Loving Vegan restaurant is getting some love from a major animal rights organization. PETA has put the West Side Albuquerque restaurant atop its list of the best vegan sushi spots... Read more »
Some bills have actually passed
From reading my colleagues’ coverage of the legislative session, it sometimes feels like a lot of things aren’t happening. A vote isn’t being taken on Hanna Skandera’s confirmation, at least... Read more »
