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Trujillo, mayor of Las Vegas, NM, on aftermath of wildfire: 'Needless to say, what a difference a year makes'

Las Vegas, N.M., experienced the destruction caused by the largest wildfire in state history last year.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 15


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, June 15


Encounter Culture Host Jusinski: 'New Mexico’s stories are deep and wide-reaching, and for season four, we took that to heart'

This week, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release to announce the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Native American voting rights in New Mexico through Encounter Culture.


US Senator Heinrich: 'The Senate is delivering a strong and bipartisan defense bill that invests in the success of New Mexico’s military installations and the dedicated service members defending our freedom at home and abroad'

This week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich made an announcement regarding his successful efforts in securing investments for New Mexico's military installations, national labs, and service members in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


Cabinet Secretary for Early Childhood Education Groginsky: 'Ninety percent of a child’s brain develops in their first five years of life'

This week, the state of New Mexico made an announcement regarding the largest-ever expansion of PreK programs in the state.


UNM Cancer Center’s Schulke: ‘Programs like these ACS grants help us try to alleviate that stress so our patients can focus on getting better’

Two grants of over $45,000 that the American Cancer Society gave to the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center in Albuquerque will help with cancer patients’ transportation and lodging.


New Mexico Business Coalition's upcoming crime crisis event 'Great opportunity for New Mexicans,' President and CEO says

Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of New Mexico Business Coalition, supports the "Crime Crisis BASH" event as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the crime epidemic in Albuquerque. The event is set to take place on the evening of the 10th of August.


Webber: 'We are committed to our children and young people'

On July 10, 2023, the City of Santa Fe made an announcement regarding its investment of $3.42 million to fund services for children and youth over the course of three years. Mayor Alan Webber emphasized the city's dedication to its young population, stating that this substantial investment reflects their commitment to shaping a promising future for the children and youth of Santa Fe, according to a press release by the City of Santa Fe.


Palette Contemporary Art and Craft owners on featured artist: ‘She attempts to explore her landscapes as an informal vessel for healing and comfort’

Albuquerque gallery Palette Contemporary Art and Craft will host an exhibit from July 22 to 31 featuring the work of abstract landscape artist Ginnie Baer.


Keller: 'Our investments into Albuquerque’s multigenerational centers continue to improve quality of life for residents all across our city'

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and city officials marked the recent groundbreaking on a new multigenerational center at Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park.


Armijo: 'The Town of Taos welcomes a partnership with CREST and GW to help guide us through a community-led approach in defining the future of tourism for our region'

The Town of Taos in collaboration with the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and the George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW) has developed a Destination Stewardship Plan (DSP) to promote responsible tourism practices that preserve and celebrate Taos' natural and cultural heritage. Karina Armijo, the Tourism and Marketing Director for the Town of Taos, welcomes the partnership and emphasizes the community-led approach in shaping the region's tourism future according to a press release by the Town of Taos.


Webber: 'Submitting this audit is a successful step that deserves recognition'

On June 30, 2023, the City of Santa Fe completed the submission of its Fiscal Year 2021 audit. Mayor Alan Webber expressed his satisfaction with this milestone, highlighting its significance as a successful achievement deserving acknowledgment according to a press release by The City of Santa Fe.


Boukas: 'I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to be part of the Behavioral Health Services Division'

On July 17, 2023, The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) made an announcement appointing four directors, with immediate effect.


Luján: 'Congress has acknowledged there is ‘no resource that is more vital to the continued existence and integrity of Indian Tribes than their children'

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Susan Collins have reintroduced the Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA), bipartisan legislation aimed at providing Tribes with the necessary tools to address and combat Native American child abuse and neglect.


Keyes: 'Now we need to take this momentum and invest in our workforce so New Mexicans can tap into these opportunities, learn new skills and continue to thrive'

On July 18, 2023, the state of New Mexico announced that film, television and digital media production spending in the state had exceeded $2.2 billion over the past three fiscal years.


City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 11


Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, June 15


Walker: 'Field school helps students decide if this field is for them'

New Mexico State University (NMSU) students engaged in the Archaeological Field School, a comprehensive 6-week and 6-credit summer field research program offered by NMSU's anthropology department and supported by the College of Arts and Sciences. This educational initiative took the students to Cottonwood Spring Pueblo, providing them with practical experience and valuable insights into the realm of archaeology according to a July 18 press release by NMSU.


Sen. Luján: 'I’m introducing bipartisan legislation that allows the Secretary of Agriculture to remove costs share requirements and ensure local communities are not left to fend for themselves during their recovery'

On July 18, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the Secretary of Agriculture to waive all cost-share requirements for U.S. forest landowners and managers affected by wildland fires.