Former journalist @ABQjournal
Albuquerque, NM
Joined June 2016
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Cathy Cook retweeted
There is a corner of the internet I had never heard of before I started reporting this story.
It’s called the “burnerverse”: a sprawling network of anonymous college-sports accounts that can look, at first glance, like ordinary shitposting.
Then I started looking closer. And what I found was a highly coordinated network of hundreds of anon accounts, dedicated to doxxing girls and ruining their lives.
My investigation for @WIRED — including some of the men allegedly behind some of these accounts — is out now. wired.com/story/burnerverse-…
Cathy Cook retweeted
A New Mexico truth-finding commission tasked with investigating full legacy of Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch in New Mexico could soon start issuing subpoenas to “persons of interest.”
Most material gathered by panel will be publicly posted.
abqjournal.com/news/epstein-… via @ABQJournal
Cathy Cook retweeted
It’s Election Day (again!) in Albuquerque. A hotly-contested mayoral race and two city council seats will be decided today.
Check out our @ABQJournal election night livestream starting at 7 pm: live.abqjournal.com
Early vote turnout high: abqjournal.com/election/arti…
Cathy Cook retweeted
For first time since 2021, New Mexico lawmakers are being called into a second special session in a single year.
The session called today by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is focused on appropriating more state funds to cover SNAP benefits, despite possible end to federal shutdown.
Cathy Cook retweeted
BREAKING: Federal judge orders the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November. apnews.com/article/snap-bene…
Cathy Cook retweeted
🚨 Breaking: For second time in two months, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling legislators back to Santa Fe for a special session.
The session set for Nov. 10 will focus on appropriating more state funding to cover SNAP benefits during ongoing federal government shutdown.
Cathy Cook retweeted
Former New Mexico congressman Steve Pearce has been appointed by President Trump to run the Bureau of Land Management. The appointment, which is subject to Senate confirmation, drew praise from Republican senators, but was quickly blasted by environmental abqjournal.com/news/article_…
Cathy Cook retweeted
🧵 It’s Election Day in New Mexico! Local races around the state will be decided today, though some cities could see runoff elections.
Early voting rates were largely tepid, but appeared to pick up in final days before Election Day.
abqjournal.com/election/arti… via @ABQJournal
Cathy Cook retweeted
In addition to New Mexico, Vermont and Louisiana are among the states that have announced plans to foot the bill for SNAP benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown. abqjournal.com/news/article_…
Cathy Cook retweeted
Full story: With benefits freeze nearing, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to spend $30 million from state fund typically used for natural disasters to provide SNAP benefits to 460,000-plus New Mexico residents enrolled in the program.
abqjournal.com/news/article_… via @ABQJournal
Cathy Cook retweeted
Local restaurants are banding together to supply free meals to children as funds for SNAP are expected to run dry in the coming days. abqjournal.com/news/article_…
Cathy Cook retweeted
New Mexico is set to launch its universal child care plan Nov. 1 under a final rule that was changed due to providers’ concerns.
That includes increasing state subsidy rates and lowering minimum wage for early childhood workers to $16/hour.
abqjournal.com/news/article_… @ABQJournal
Cathy Cook retweeted
A recent audit found a health provider serving students at four middle schools in Bernalillo County was out of compliance with federal health laws, provided questionable paperwork and did not have licenses available for staff working. abqjournal.com/news/article_…
Cathy Cook retweeted
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued 362 executive orders this year authorizing more than $200 million in emergency funding.
The number of orders far exceeds previous years and has caught the attention of #NM legislators.
abqjournal.com/news/article_… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
Cathy Cook retweeted
From outside a University of New Mexico dorm room, LeAnna LaMotte pleaded with a 911 dispatcher for an officer’s assistance. Unbeknownst to LaMotte, her 14-year-old son was on the other side of the door, shot in the head. abqjournal.com/news/article_…
Cathy Cook retweeted
First-generation American citizen Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke launches bid for #NM CD1 seat held by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury.
It’s a Democratic-leaning seat last won by a Republican in 2006, but district became more rural following redistricting in 2011. #nmpol
I’m running for Congress in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District! 🇺🇸
I’ve been a proud New Mexican since 1997. I’m a mother, a pharmacist, and a business owner. I’m running because I can’t sit on the sidelines any longer and watch our current congresswoman play politics with the lives of New Mexicans. Now more than ever, we need leadership that delivers results, not rhetoric.
Over the course of this campaign, I look forward to sharing more about myself and my solutions to the issues you care about. Be on the lookout for a special campaign announcement event that I will be sharing details on soon.
In the meantime, you can check out my website, 🔗 didiforcongress.com. I kindly ask you to consider supporting the campaign by signing up to volunteer or by making a donation. Most importantly, I ask for your prayers.
I look forward to the long journey ahead, and I hope to earn your trust and vote!
Yours truly,
Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke 🇺🇸
Cathy Cook retweeted
The money race is heating up in #NM’s open contest for governor, with Deb Haaland touting $3.7 million in contributions and Sam Bregman announcing more than $1 million in donations in five week-period after launching campaign:
abqjournal.com/news/article_… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
Cathy Cook retweeted
🚨 More than 90,000 #NM residents could lose health care coverage under congressional plan to trim Medicaid spending, according to state data.
State leaders have been watching federal budget debate closely due to #NM demographics.
abqjournal.com/news/article_… via @ABQJournal #nmpol
Cathy Cook retweeted
Tried my hand at the meteorology beat, looking at how recent heavy rain and snow across parts of #NM impacted the state’s wildfire danger and drought conditions (hint: we’re still pretty dang dry).
With great photos by @EddieMoore8: abqjournal.com/news/article_… via @ABQJournal #nmwx