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CLOSE CALL: Inmate Cuts Off Ankle Monitor, Shows Glaring System Weaknesses
If you followed the local news last week, you probably saw the KRQE story about the Albuquerque murder suspect, Trey Bausby, who cut off his ankle monitor …
STUDY: UNM Delivering BIG Economic Impact in NM ($5.2B) – Despite Pandemic Challenges
A report released last week, titled “The Statewide Economic Impact of the University of New Mexico,” quantifies UNM’s economic contributions in 2020 to the state …
“A WEDGE IN THE REVOLVING DOOR”: Governor Pledges Support for an Important Pre-Trial Detention Change
Last week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addressed the state’s persistent violent crime problem and said creating a rebuttable presumption of detention for certain crimes could …
“PASSIVE MONITORING”: KOB Reporting Shows No Evening, Weekend Supervision of Defendants out on Pre-trial Release
In an alarming story that aired on KOB-TV just days ago, KOB reporter Chris Ramirez found that the 2nd Judicial District Court’s Pretrial Services Division …
DEADLINE TOMORROW: Apply for Leadership Albuquerque Today
Don’t forget – the Chamber is accepting applications for the 2022 class of Leadership Albuquerque now until Thursday, August 19! A widely-acclaimed program in its …
COVID-19: Gov. Announces Reinstatement of Mask Mandate, New Vaccine Requirements
A new public health order announced today will temporarily require masks to be worn indoors. The order will go into effect this Friday, August 20 …
ONE HURDLE DOWN: Bond Question to Fund Stadium Construction to Appear on Ballot
At last night’s meeting, and after two hours of debate, the Albuquerque City Council passed legislation to put a $50 million bond for a multi-purpose …
ENROLLMENT OPEN: Apply for Leadership Albuquerque Today
Don’t forget – the Chamber is accepting applications for the 2022 class of Leadership Albuquerque now until August 19! A widely-acclaimed program in its 42nd …
BACK TO SCHOOL – AND LOOKING AHEAD: Chamber Endorses Incoming PED Secretary’s Stance on Use of COVID Money for Learning
Yesterday was officially Albuquerque Public Schools’ first day of school, for those schools that didn’t head back early. After more than a year of remote …