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Albuquerque officials clear crime-riddled homeless encampment near I-40 underpass

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 7, 2023

A large encampment riddled with crime, violence and complaints has been cleared by city teams.

Governor vetoes key climate protection measures passed by New Mexico Legislature

By New Mexico Sun | Apr 7, 2023

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed all significant climate-protecting measures passed by the Legislature in 2023.

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Feb. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 2

City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, March 9

Fire near Moriarty Municipal Airport burns nearly 200 acres, multiple homes

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

A fire near the Moriarty Municipal Airport, east of Albuquerque, burned nearly 200 acres and multiple homes

New Mexico state forester says there's no guarantee that the wildfires won't be dangerous this year

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

State foresters are reminding the public to prepare a “ready, set, go plan” as parts of New Mexico remain vulnerable to the kind of wildfires that ravaged land and properties last year.

Frequent bus rider in Albuquerque: 'If you miss a bus, it’s a lot longer in between the next one'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

A new streamlined bus schedule has been instituted in Albuquerque to combat a shortage of bus drivers.

Taos mother who lost her son to suicide: 'We feel like we have to do something to prevent this'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

A Taos family is questioning why nothing has been done to the Taos Gorge Bridge to deter suicides despite the approval of a $150,000 grant from the state to install cameras along the bridge and also improve the railing.

New Mexico Republican legislators request federal investigation into state's DOH, citing 'dismal record of protecting vulnerable populations'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

New Mexico House Republican leaders recently wrote a letter requesting that the inspector general for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services initiate an independent investigation into the New Mexico Department of Health.

City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 6, 2023

City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Thursday, March 9

City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 6, 2023

City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, March 9

Emails topic of city council meeting, Bassan says constituents 'very upset' on issue

By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 5, 2023

E-mails from blogger Pete Dinelli to city of Albuquerque addresses were incorrectly blocked because of security concerns, a city IT staffer told the Albuquerque City Council on Monday, but the error was recognized and corrected.

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met March 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2023

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, March 9

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met March 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 5, 2023

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, March 8

Albuquerque official on homeless shelter delays: 'We’re certainly hoping to see these roadblocks minimize'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 4, 2023

Chris is typical of someone who is homeless in Albuquerque and eager for the city to open a shelter inside the Gateway Center.

Navajo Technical University official: 'Younger generations are migrating away from traditional Navajo communities'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 4, 2023

Navajo Technical University (NTU) has added a doctorate program focusing on the study of tribal culture, which school officials said could help keep younger generations from leaving the tribal communities.