Washington - Albuquerque Journal

Washington - Albuquerque Journal

Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over the U.S. when it drifted over...

Published: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 1:15PM
Updated: Saturday, February 4th, 2023 at 5:16PM

'Pay our bills on time': Heinrich, Dems call for debt limit raise

Parties are at an impasse over raising the country's debt limit.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 7:08PM

New Mexico congressional reps assigned spots on high-profile committees

State's 'unique and vital role' in national security noted

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at 9:16PM

Stansbury votes on crutches after breaking foot

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury cast votes on the House floor Thursday on crutches. The New Mexico Democrat for more than a week has been walking around Washington, D.C., and Albuquerque...

Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 6:00PM

US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects on Wednesday, following an extensive review and criticism by immigrant advocates...

Published: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 5:27PM
Updated: Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 at 10:02PM

McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled over...

Published: Friday, January 6th, 2023 at 6:40AM
Updated: Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 9:57AM

Reps are all dressed up with no place to vote

Speakership deadlock in US House delays duties for new members, such as Democratic Rep.-elect Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico's 2nd district

Published: Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 12:29PM
Updated: Thursday, January 5th, 2023 at 10:00PM

Congress OKs New Mexico's early childhood education measure, $1.5B for wildfire recovery

Funding is part of a massive omnibus spending bill now heading to President Biden's desk

Published: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 1:22PM
Updated: Friday, December 23rd, 2022 at 10:00PM

Spending bill could provide $1.45B in relief for victims of largest wildfire in New Mexico history

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández: 'This is what justice looks like'

Published: Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 at 9:15PM
Updated: Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at 12:05AM

US Senate passes defense bill that could allocate billions to NM's labs, bases

The entire bill authorizes about $858 billion in spending, according to reports

Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 at 10:02PM
Updated: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 12:02AM

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Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Eyes ... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over ...

February 4, 2023 5:16PM

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'Pay our bills on time': Heinrich, Dems call for ...

Parties are at an impasse over ... Parties are at an impasse over raising the country's debt limit.

February 1, 2023 7:08PM

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New Mexico congressional reps assigned spots on high-profile committees

State's 'unique and vital role' in ... State's 'unique and vital role' in national security noted

January 31, 2023 9:16PM

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Eyes on the sky as Chinese balloon shot down ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Eyes ... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- Eyes were locked on the Carolina skies Saturday as a suspected Chinese spy balloon ended its weeklong traverse over ...

February 4, 2023 5:16PM

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'Pay our bills on time': Heinrich, Dems call for ...

Parties are at an impasse over ... Parties are at an impasse over raising the country's debt limit.

February 1, 2023 7:08PM

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New Mexico congressional reps assigned spots on high-profile committees

State's 'unique and vital role' in ... State's 'unique and vital role' in national security noted

January 31, 2023 9:16PM

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Stansbury votes on crutches after breaking foot

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury cast votes ... U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury cast votes on the House floor Thursday on crutches. The New Mexico Democrat for more than a week has been ...

January 26, 2023 6:00PM

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US border authorities roll out updated pursuit policy

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- U.S. border ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- U.S. border authorities announced changes to their policy for pursuing smugglers and other crime suspects on Wednesday, following an extensive ...

January 11, 2023 10:02PM

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McCarthy elected House speaker in rowdy post-midnight vote

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Kevin McCarthy ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot early Saturday, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks ...

January 7, 2023 9:57AM

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Reps are all dressed up with no place to ...

Speakership deadlock in US House delays ... Speakership deadlock in US House delays duties for new members, such as Democratic Rep.-elect Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico's 2nd district

January 5, 2023 10:00PM