Tom Vaillancourt | Provided Photo By Tom Vaillancourt This is the time of year when all of the newspaper columnists, TV news anchors, talking heads on TV and radio, etc., wish all of us Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, etc. I have a request of all of them, just tell us the truth throughout the year! For those of … Read More
Questions rise over Nichole Rogers’ candidacy: ‘District 6 is entitled to a City Councilor who is ethical’
Pete Dinelli | Photo courtesy of Pete Dinelli. By New Mexico Sun It was recently revealed that Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Council candidate for District 6, failed to file required documents for her nonprofit to the IRS and certain New Mexico state agencies. As a result of these findings, her campaign has drawn criticism from various parties, including Albuquerque attorney Pete … Read More
Giving Tuesday – Thank you for your support!
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – and BTNM participated. We humbly asked for your support. And you responded! This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community by donating to BTNM, and joining all of us as we rally with people around our state to prepare for 2024 and … Read More
By Jean Bernstein
Nov 21, 2023 I have been asked by a number of people to share my observations about the 2023 Council race. I’ve always made a point of staying out of partisan politics but in recent years I have become very worried about the future of our Albuquerque. It is clear our local leaders are no longer elected by the … Read More
Thanksgiving Proclamation
Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and—Whereas both … Read More
Corporate Welfare
By Ramona Goolsby Nov 17, 2023 I have been attending the Bernalillo County Commission meeting for well over a year now and things seem to be moving in the wrong direction. The Bernalillo County Commission and the City of Albuquerque are precariously sitting on a financial slope that the people may have a hard time recovering from. The financial slope I … Read More
Community and courage celebrated at the 2023 New Mexico Heroes Banquet
By New Mexico Sun Reports Nov 15, 2023 The New Mexico Business Coalition’s (NMBC) 2023 Heroes Banquet, held recently in Albuquerque, celebrated local heroes who have made significant contributions to their communities across New Mexico. The event, MC’d by Nancy Laflin, a former Emmy award-winning reporter, and Jim Williams, known for his ABQconnect radio show, kicked off with a prayer and … Read More
New Mexico Republicans oppose new vehicle rules: ‘This proposed rule will place an undue financial burden on rural communities across the state’
By New Mexico Sun Nov 3, 2023 The New Mexico House of Representatives Republican Caucus recently issued a statement opposing the Environmental Improvement Board’s plan to limit vehicle purchases in the state, contending that the board is ignoring the wishes of many New Mexicans. “House Republicans believe this excessive and unnecessary proposed rule is politically motivated and pandering to the eco-dreams … Read More
Should pornography be allowed to remain in Las Cruces Schools?
By Sarah Smith Nov 8, 2023 On October 12, Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) held a formal hearing about the book Jack of Hearts and Other Parts. Back in August, Juan Garcia and I filed a formal complaint against this book because of its sexually explicit content. The book is about a 17-year-old sex columnist and includes numerous passages that are … Read More
Your Vote Will Make a Difference: Last-Minute Tips
If you requested and received an absentee ballot, DO NOT return it by USPS mail. Instead, take it to a Voter Center between now and Saturday or to any Polling location on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In Bernalillo County there are 21 Voter Centers open between now and Saturday, November 4 and 72 Voter Centers open on Tuesday, November 7, … Read More
