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Shelter director: 'We have cats that were kittens back in the pandemic that never got spayed, neutered'

The Albuquerque Eastside Animal Shelter is preparing for the arrival of a massive amount of kittens this season.


Farmington neighborhood tries to cope with fatal shooting in case of mistaken identify

Farmington neighborhood remains shaken after police showed up at the wrong house and shot the homeowner to death.


Deputy county manager: 'We really value the opportunity as a county to assist the City of Albuquerque with the homeless population"

Last week, Greg Perez, the deputy county manager of Bernalillo County Public Safety, stated that their team is striving to transform the lives of individuals staying at their wellness hotel.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Feb. 6


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, March 14


Cliff's Amusement Park prepares for opening

Cliff’s Amusement Park, the only place in the city with a roller coaster, is preparing for the opening of its 2023 season on May 6


Construction on new Rio Bravo Bridge put on hold to lack of funding

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is $65 million short of the expected cost


Early childhood education department: 'Thousands of children and thousands of families will have access to high-quality pre-K'

The $100 million approved in the past legislative session for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department will be used to create the largest expansion of the state’s pre-K program since the department was founded in 2005.


Farmington math teacher: '(It’s) a club that does VEX Robotics where the kids build robots'

Farmington High School math teacher, Gretchen Greer shared on April 3 that the robotics club includes both drones and student-built robots.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 6


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 14


Keller on land swap with state: ‘There will be no safe outdoor space or transfer station on Menaul’

On April 1, Mayor Tim Keller and New Mexico State Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla held a press conference to announce that the city has swapped the city owned property at the vacant land located at 1250 Menaul NE for two state-owned properties.


Clovis school district senior director: 'It’s at 100% of our school campuses'

Clovis Municipal Schools is using artificial intelligence technology software to recognize a gun and a potential school shooter


 New building developer: 'We would love to see a corporate headquarters decide to come to Albuquerque'

The construction of two new buildings has been added to the already massive renovation and development at Winrock Town Center in Uptown.


UNM orthopedic professor: 'They are actually performing mock surgeries'

A select group of teenagers got the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in the field of orthopedics under the guidance of some of the state’s experts.


Wildfire victim: 'We still don't know the motive behind all of this'

Carol Mitchem, a victim of wildfire at the Echo Ridge Community, spoke out on the occurrence on April 3


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 30


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, March 13


Albuquerque aviation director: 'We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with vendors'

The Albuquerque Sunport is asking prospective vendors to apply for its airport concessions program


Albuquerque home owner on crime: 'Sketchy, to be honest with you'

An escalation in vandalism in a nearby alley has prompted homeowners to call on the city to take action to stop the crime