Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal - Page 5 of 395

Dan McKay / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal - Page 5 of 395

Governor rejects judicial raises, $50M spending bill

Chairman of Senate Finance Committee calls on lawmakers to override spending package veto

Published: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at 1:00PM
Updated: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at 10:58PM

12 members of the House forgo reelection

Another 12 face challengers from their own parties in June 7 primary

Published: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 6:54PM
Updated: Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at 9:33PM

Potential matchup emerges for NM House seat

Republican Nicole Chavez — an advocate for crime victims and their families since the fatal shooting of her son, Jaydon — has launched a campaign for the state House. She...

Monday, March 7th, 2022 at 4:24PM

$100K proposed for study of NM legislative structure

A spending bill awaiting action by the governor would dedicate $100,000 to a study on legislative staffing needs, compensation and the structure of legislative sessions. The study would be handled...

Monday, March 7th, 2022 at 4:18PM

Democratic candidates vie for votes at convention in Roswell

Nomination seekers give speeches to party members and leaders

Published: Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 5:52PM
Updated: Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 9:47PM

'Balancing act' a tough ask for NM's citizen lawmakers

As nation's only unsalaried legislators, some cite family toll in leaving office

Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:05PM
Updated: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:20PM

Governor calls for NM to pull Russian investments

Urges the state to divest $7.9M in stocks and bonds, calling links with Russia 'unacceptable'

Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 5:20PM
Updated: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:47PM

Governor signs bill to expand free tuition

Program to help adults seeking first university degree, trade certificate

Published: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 4:56PM
Updated: Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 10:25PM

Governor approves new funding for affordable housing

Bill protecting Native children also signed

Published: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 2:06PM
Updated: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 11:06PM

Contested primaries in store for ABQ, Santa Fe legislative seats

Contested Democratic primaries have emerged for Santa Fe- and South Valley-based seats in the state House as legislative races start to take shape ahead of next month's filing deadline. Santa...

Friday, February 25th, 2022 at 5:28PM

Homes in North Valley not being evacuated

Albuquerque Fire Rescue said there are ... Albuquerque Fire Rescue said there are no threats to North Valley residents Wednesday night after a Bernalillo County Twitter called for evacuations due to ...

May 25, 2022 9:24PM

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Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown

Boeing's crew taxi returned to Earth ... Boeing's crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before NASA astronauts climb aboard. It ...

May 25, 2022 7:55PM

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Firefighters rescue 'Cinder' the elk calf from fire's ashes

Firefighters have rescued an abandoned newborn ... Firefighters have rescued an abandoned newborn elk calf found amid the ashes of the nation's largest wildfire as calving season approaches its peak in ...

May 25, 2022 7:27PM

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A day in the life of a Taos hotshot ...

Protecting their home turf Protecting their home turf

May 25, 2022 6:41PM

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AG: Sandoval Deputy found with child sexual abuse material

Authorities say a detective with the ... Authorities say a detective with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office was found with photos of children being sexually abused during a search Wednesday. The ...

May 25, 2022 5:58PM

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APD: Man who killed father had history of mental ...

Detectives say a man with a ... Detectives say a man with a history of mental health issues beat his father to death and covered the body with dirt Tuesday morning ...

May 25, 2022 4:55PM

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APD investigating homicide after man dies in hospital

Police tallied another homicide as a ... Police tallied another homicide as a gunshot victim died in the hospital weeks after being shot on East Central. Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque Police ...

May 25, 2022 4:27PM

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Netflix forging ahead with expansion in NM

Netflix made a commitment to bringing ... Netflix made a commitment to bringing film to New Mexico with the purchase of Albuquerque Studios in 2018. The streaming giant then announced a ...

May 25, 2022 2:23PM

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Shooting by Chaves County sheriff's deputies raises questions

Lapel camera footage shows deputies opening ... Lapel camera footage shows deputies opening fire on man

May 25, 2022 8:00AM