Wednesday morning forecast:Scattered storms across the eastern half of the state could once again reach severe levels. The central part of the state has a slight chance of getting an isolated storm or more. Western New Mexico will be bone dry with lots of sunshine.Governor issues emergency order for wildfires:Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order allowing for emergency funds to be allocated for wildfire response. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will get $500,000 for emergency response efforts.Albuquerque increasing patrols in the Bosque:Albuquerque is stepping up wildfire prevention in the Bosque with more patrols, expanded fuel reduction work and new technology designed to spot fires. City leaders said they are expanding the network, with plans for additional sensors in high-risk areas throughout the Bosque.Estancia no-confidence vote in mayor:The town of Estancia approved a vote of no confidence in the mayor during a meeting Tuesday night. This comes as the town faces a water crisis and is getting shipments of water every day for residents to use.Bernalillo County commissioners meeting: Bernalillo County commissioners invite the public to share their thoughts on a proposed place of worship on Second Street, north of Alameda. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at Alvarado Square in downtown Albuquerque.Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship:Republicans are debating the next steps for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court upheld the 14th Amendment on Tuesday. President Donald Trump and lawmakers are calling for a change to bar citizenship from people born in the country to parents who lack permanent legal status.Changes starting for student loans through federal government:Starting Wednesday, there are lower limits on the amount of money students and their parents can borrow for their child’s education from the federal government. The Trump administration said allowing less money to be borrowed will force schools to lower their tuition costs.
Wednesday morning forecast:
Scattered storms across the eastern half of the state could once again reach severe levels. The central part of the state has a slight chance of getting an isolated storm or more. Western New Mexico will be bone dry with lots of sunshine.
Governor issues emergency order for wildfires:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed an executive order allowing for emergency funds to be allocated for wildfire response. The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will get $500,000 for emergency response efforts.
Albuquerque increasing patrols in the Bosque:
Albuquerque is stepping up wildfire prevention in the Bosque with more patrols, expanded fuel reduction work and new technology designed to spot fires. City leaders said they are expanding the network, with plans for additional sensors in high-risk areas throughout the Bosque.
Estancia no-confidence vote in mayor:
The town of Estancia approved a vote of no confidence in the mayor during a meeting Tuesday night. This comes as the town faces a water crisis and is getting shipments of water every day for residents to use.
Bernalillo County commissioners meeting:
Bernalillo County commissioners invite the public to share their thoughts on a proposed place of worship on Second Street, north of Alameda. The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at Alvarado Square in downtown Albuquerque.
Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship:
Republicans are debating the next steps for birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court upheld the 14th Amendment on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump and lawmakers are calling for a change to bar citizenship from people born in the country to parents who lack permanent legal status.
Changes starting for student loans through federal government:
Starting Wednesday, there are lower limits on the amount of money students and their parents can borrow for their child’s education from the federal government.
The Trump administration said allowing less money to be borrowed will force schools to lower their tuition costs.
