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New Mexico Political Report
Skip to content Jesse Jones Posted inBernalillo County, Politics & Elections By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — Bernalillo County voters gave Democrats wins in nearly every contested partisan race, from county offices to Congress, while also deciding judicial contests and a slate of ballot questions. Democrat Eric Olivas won another term on the County Commission and Democrat Linda Stover won election as county assessor.
Could NIMBY neighbors derail city’s rail trail plans?
Overview: Another hurdle, this time from neighbors of a Downtown section By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — A small group of West Old Town residents is challenging the City of Albuquerque over a segment of the ABQ Rail Trail, a multimillion-dollar marquee project. Although the group wants to halt the planned extension through their neighborhood, the city owns the property, forcing residents to navigate municipal bureaucracy to pause construction.
What's happening with the Rail Trail?
What happened to the ABQ Rail Trail? The Rail Trail was pitched as a 7-mile loop linking downtown, Old Town and the Rail Yards with public art and architecture telling Albuquerque’s story. Now the project faces its biggest setback. The Trump administration pulled $11.5 million in promised funding last week, leaving city officials scrambling to find another way to pay for it. Three years ago, Gov.
Marble Brewery Inks Deal to Brew Bosque Beers
Pictured is Marble Brewery near Downtown Albuquerque Credit: Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk ABQ Published September 10th, 2025 at 12:00 am What started as a regulatory snag for one of Albuquerque’s top breweries has turned into a first-of-its-kind partnership in New Mexico’s craft beer scene.
Back to school in a heat wave, APS juggles 500 work orders to fix aging cooling
Albuquerque Public Schools has more than 500 active cooling system work orders, even after running units all summer to avoid startup issues. Now, district officials are asking voters for $40.2 million in November to upgrade 20 schools to modern air conditioning, though they admit some campuses could still wait years for relief.
Albuquerque’s firefighter union is pushing back after a city committee sided with the mayor in a heated staffing dispute, saying the administration is misusing the decision to impose changes without negotiation. On July 7, the Intragovernmental Conference Committee (ICC), formed by Burqueño voters to settle power struggles at City Hall, ruled the City Council overstepped by mandating paramedic staffing. The panel tossed out the Council’s resolution and ruled staffing decisions belong to the mayor.
From BioPark Upgrades to Medians: A look at public projects in District 1
Albuquerque is investing big in its future — nearly $167 million in capital projects are in the pipeline across the city. From new parks and library upgrades to fire stations and public art, these projects aim to improve everyday life in every district. This series will break down where that money is going, what’s being built and how it’s funded. Voters will have a say this November when the next general obligation bond question appears on the ballot.
Multiple fires spark Bosque crackdown
City officials are asking residents to help prevent fires in the Bosque after a string of suspected arsons triggered expanded patrols, new surveillance tools and a crackdown ahead of the Fourth of July. At a press conference at Tingley Beach, Mayor Tim Keller said multiple fires over the past week were human-caused, including one tied to a suspect who may face arson charges.
Jesse Jones: Flipped House Dispute
TACOMA, Wash. — When Bianca Williams purchased a property in south Tacoma in 2023, she thought it was her dream home. However, she and her family have not moved in due to the electrical and wiring problems found while buying the home. “This is going to be our first home, and in a few years it was going to turn into a rental for us,” Ms. Williams tells us. “I don’t see how that can even be possible now.” The Williams house was flipped in five months.
Jesse Jones: The stress of holiday spending Original
Thanks to online giants like Amazon, the holiday shopping season is underway. According to a new report from NerdWallet, consumers are expected to spend $17 billion more on gifts this season ($201 billion total) compared to last year. “People are planning to spend more money this year on average, $925 on gifts.
Jesse Jones: Americans struggle to make debt payments Original
More and more Americans are having a tough time getting a handle on their debt. According to a Harris Poll survey, 17% of Americans have difficulty making monthly debt payments. Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet, says, “17% of Americans say that they are struggling to make those payments. And it’s actually a lot harder for younger people.
Jesse Jones: Car crash changes teens life forever Original
At 19, Claire Farmer was about to live her dreams. “I wanted to travel the country in my van, cleaning up beaches,” she said. “I just care about the environment.” Claire’s mother, Cherie, said her daughter was about to start her life’s adventure. “She renovated a van and was going to travel the country with a conservation group and clean up beaches,” she said. But the day before it began, she made a turn driving home from her job at Amazon, and everything changed. “She was hit.
Jesse Jones: Senior loses life savings to scam
A Microsoft tech support scam wiped out a South Sound woman’s life savings. She lost nearly $140,000. The 68-year-old grandmother of six asked us to hide her identity. Because, as a victim of cybercrime, all she feels is shame. “Nobody knows except for my ladies in my class and then two of my other friends... Nobody knows in my family,” she tells me. I asked her why she hadn’t told her family.
Jesse Jones: How to turn unused gift cards into cash Original
Nearly half of all Americans have unused gift cards lying around the house. According to Bankrate.com, the total of those cards is $27 billion. “Sometimes you lose the card or you forget about it. That’s really how most people are losing value,” says Ted Rossman, senior analyst with Bankrate. “And does that mean that we don’t like gift cards anymore? I believe that people do still like gift cards. The National Retail Federation says they’re the second most popular holiday gift behind clothing.
Jesse Jones: Billions lost to cryptocurrency scams
The FBI says more than $12 billion was lost to cryptocurrency scams last year alone. But after speaking with a victim, this truly hits home. “There’s guilt, there’s shame,” a middle-aged woman said about losing thousands in a cryptocurrency scam. We’re hiding her identity because the woman hasn’t told her friends or family about being scammed. She found out about a financial advisor on YouTube, “I was ignorant to investing. I didn’t want to really do it myself,” she says.
Jesse Jones: Hidden fees at Climate Pledge Arena Original
SEATTLE — Climate Pledge Arena charged its hidden three percent fee on concessions more than 180,000 times raking in more than $160,000 in 37 events between February and July last year. That’s according to court documents filed in a class action against the Arena that just settled. A whistleblower, a worker at Climate Pledge, told us about the hidden fee, and he was spot on. KIRO 7 went to a Duran Duran concert and a Storm game to find out how it worked.
Jesse Jones: What a rate cut means to you
The Federal Reserve rate cut of half-a-percentage-point is a big deal. But for your finances, it won’t mean much right now. Bankrate Analyst Greg McBride says, “We’re going to see interest rates come down pretty meaningfully, but it’s going to take a while. You’re not going to see immediate impacts on your consumer debt.
Jesse Jones: Choose self-storage wisely Original
Finding a place to store your items in this area is getting pretty pricey. The number of business advertising deals tells you how competitive the industry is at this moment. “The problem is these self-storage units have become so expensive. I mean, even for a small size unit, you can pay $200 or more per month, and for larger units they can cost four or $500 or more.” says Kevin Brasler with Puget Sound Consumers’ Checkbook.
Report: First-time homebuyers face new financial challenges
SEATTLE, Wash. — First-time home buyers are in a tough spot, according to NerdWallet’s First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report. It says those putting a national average of eight percent down on a home face whopping monthly payments. In Seattle, that’s nearly six thousand dollars a clip. “Seattle is the sixth most expensive when it comes to typical list prices on homes in the second quarter.
Jesse Jones: Local nurse scammed out of thousands
For Nurse Practitioner Tera Johnson, it was the most terrifying of calls. She says a man called her saying, “We have to contact you to notify you that we have suspended your license, and you can no longer practice medicine.” She worked her whole life to get her dream job. But out of nowhere - Johnson was told that federal agents wanted answers, putting her license and livelihood at risk.
Jesse Jones: Bankrate survey says workers will look for new opportunities in a changing job market
In a slowing but steady job market, workers are seeking new opportunities. While unemployment numbers are cooling, many American workers say they’ll be looking for a new job this year. According to a new Bankrate survey, almost half of American workers will look for a new job next year. Bankrate analyst Mark Hamrick says, “I think it’s a real testament to the ambitions of Americans that nearly half of the workers we surveyed say they plan to look for a new job in the next year.
Jesse Jones: Tree roots cause thousands in damage to sewer system. Who’s at fault?
SEATTLE — Jenell Hicks’ Seattle home has flooded twice, all because of a tree. Its roots crept their way into the old clay pipe. And that busted her side sewer. “And because everything the water touched, because it was sewer water, I had to get rid of it.”, Janell remembers painfully. She had to refinance her wet home to pay the $60,000 in cleanup costs. “What if I didn’t have a job where I worked for King County, which has a union that pays me a living wage?
Jesse Jones: Bankrate survey shows impact of financial regrets
SEATTLE — We’ve all thought about a financial move we could have and should have made. That’s normal. However, according to a new survey, two in five Americans regret not saving enough for retirement or emergencies. Saving money takes a plan and the discipline to stick to it. But sometimes life gets in the way and those goals don’t go as you first wished.
Jesse Jones: Back-to-school shopping tips
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Jesse Jones: Back-to-school shopping tips Original
SEATTLE — School is right around the corner so last-minute back to school shoppers need to have their tips and tricks ready to go. According to the National Retail Foundation, back to school spending is set to reach more than 38 billion dollars this year. “Back-To-School shopping is definitely expensive”, says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman. “The National Retail Federation says the average kindergarten through 12th grade student, their parents spend $875 to send them back to school.
Jesse Jones: Protecting yourself from Facebook identity theft Original
SEATTLE — You can buy anything from nearly anyone on Facebook. But it’s who you buy the items from those matters. Right now-Kerry Jackson is helping friends and family sell some really nice things. “Cars, trucks, a water slide, hot tub, things like that,” he says, tongue firmly planted in cheek. Problem is, he’s not the guy doing the deals. It’s a scammer. “I got a text from my friend in Mississippi saying, how large is the hot tub you’re selling? And I don’t have a hot tub. What is this?
Jesse Jones: How to pay for healthcare in retirement if Social Security and Medicare run out
SEATTLE, Wash. — As Americans age the worries from seniors about the longevity of Social Security and Medicare continue. According to a survey from NerdWallet, 74 percent of those enrolled in Medicare are concerned about their benefits being cut. And 35 percent of those under 65 believe Medicare benefits will run out before they turn that age. So how should those worried about paying for their health care prepare for retirement?
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Nearly half a million Kia owners face urgent recall, says NHTSA
Jesse Jones June 7, 2024 at 10:48 PM·1 min read Nearly half a million Kia owners face urgent recall, says NHTSA Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a recall on 2020-2024 Kia Telluride. The agency says there’s a risk the vehicles could potentially catch fire while parked or driving. The ‘park outside’ recall impacts 462,000 vehicles. Patrick Olsen, the Editor in Chief from Carfax says a ‘park outside’ recall is rare and urgent.
Seattle Metro ranks 3rd for highest mortgage rates, new Bankrate study says Original
Mortgage rates, now hitting 7%, are putting heavy pressure on potential homebuyers. According to Bankrate Analyst Alex Gailey, it may be time to rent rather than buy. “A housing shortage, rising home prices, and high mortgage rates are tipping the housing market in favor of renting, at least in the short term, all across the country,” said Gailey. A new Bankrate study reveals the Seattle metro area ranks third in the nation as the least affordable area to buy versus rent.
Is Big Brother tracking your driving?
Your private driving data is being shared, and it could be used against you. When Temieka Clay requested her LexisNexis consumer file, she got more than 200 pages of records cataloging details from the car’s onboard computer about her driving. “This is my LexisNexis consumer disclosure report. I’m appalled,” said Clay. She learned the OnStar system is tracking things like acceleration events, high speed events and hard break events. GM shared 603 of those entries with data brokers.
Pacific Northwest leads nation in infrastructure vandalism
Copper wire theft in our state is rampant. One quarter of the thefts in North America take place in Oregon and Washington. It’s a serious problem that’s downing telecommunication and even endangering lives. In Maple Valley Rick Geist’s phone service was cut off - not by his provider, Centurylink, but rather by thieves who cut the cable to sell at local scrap yards for pennies on the dollar.
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