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Acting district forest ranger: 'Balance is key' to success of prescribed burns

Carson National Forest crews announced they are planning a prescribed burn to the south of Tres Piedras


New Mexico GOP warns of energy crisis: ‘We’re witnessing the harmful consequences of losing our energy independence’

New Mexico’s Republicans are growing weary of New Mexico’s energy costs amidst the legislative session and rising gas prices throughout the U.S.



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, March 13


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, March 14


University of New Mexico regent : 'We want to be able to provide good quality services for our students'

The University of New Mexico (UNM) administration is proposing an increase in tuition to give the school more funding for campus improvements and health initiatives.


Forest supervisor shares lessons learned from 'largest wildfire' in New Mexico history

The one-year anniversary of the start of the Hermits Peak fire, which later merged with the Calf Canyon fire, is a milestone worth recognizing.


CCA board member on closure: 'Closing a cherished, community organization like CCA is one of the most difficult decisions a board can make'

The Center for Contemporary Arts of Santa Fe (CCA), which has served the community for 44 years, is closing after its board of directors voted in favor of ceasing operations.


New Mexico Business Coalition on failed family leave bill: 'SB 11 is a mandate for paid time off that would add a new tax on workers and employers that neither can afford'

New Mexico’s paid family leave bill proposal, Senate Bill 11, failed to make it through the New Mexico House after passing the New Mexico Senate, though the concept still has its supporters and doubters.


Legislator on tax legislation: 'This tax package reflects New Mexican values with measures to help working families make ends meet'

A massive tax bill passed by the New Mexican legislature with fairly bipartisan support in the last days of the New Mexico legislative session is still being mulled over by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Albuquerque mayor excited about plans to add multigenerational facility at Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park

Plans are being drawn up for a new multigenerational facility for young people and seniors in Albuquerque’s Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park.



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


City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, March 9



CNM Community College's Martínez on school's new beverage facility: 'The industry is working hard to elevate New Mexico wines'

Central New Mexico Community College recently celebrated the opening of its Brewing, Distilling, and Wine-Making Facility.


FEMA offices to open in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Mora to aid wildfire victims

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials recently said the disaster relief organization will soon open three remote field offices to help thousands of New Mexicans recover from the devastating wildfires of 2022.


Mayor Keller on new Albuquerque destination: 'A lot of people don’t even know what we have now'

Heritage Farm figures to be a major destination spot in the city, though many may not have heard of it at this point.


Longtime Los Ranchos barber retiring: 'I am going to miss it'

Orlando Mora is hanging up his clippers and retiring after a long career as the owner of Lil Arts Barber Shop in the Village of Los Ranchos.


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