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'Food is getting outrageous': New Mexico Restaurant Association pushes for tax exemption on food, drinks

The New Mexico Restaurant Association is lobbying for the passage of Senate Bill 121, which would exempt restaurants from having to pay taxes for the food and drinks they serve.


United Family initiative to provide 'lifeline' to human trafficking victims in New Mexico

The United Family has launched a campaign to put information stickers in bathrooms to help human trafficking victims. The stickers contain a telephone number victims can call or text to ask for help.


Donation box stolen from Albuquerque's Great Harvest Bread Company: 'You just would never dream that we'd be in that position'

A thief walked into the Great Harvest Bread Company in northeast Albuquerque recently and stole a donation box intended for one of the many animal rescue organizations the company supports.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Dec. 21


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Jan. 27


Albuquerque Academy to honor slain student

Albuquerque Academy is honoring Jada Gonzales by creating an artist series fund to promote what she loved – art.


Mother of man slain at ABQ gas station: 'That man took our hearts and our family'

A family is mourning the loss of a loved one, a good Samaritan, who became another victim of gun violence.


NM's Brandt on legislation for school threats: 'No matter where a child lives in our state they deserve to be safe at school'

State Sen. Craig Brandt said multiple hoax shooting threats throughout the state last week prove stiffer penalties are needed.


New Mexico Business Coalition President: HB 4's automatic voter registration is 'a violation of certain rights, such as religious and privacy'

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is speaking out in opposition to House Bill 4, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, after it was passed in the New Mexico House by a 41-26 vote on Tuesday


New Mexico governor OKs restructuring of Children, Youth and Families Department

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed an executive order to restructure the state’s Children, Youth, and Families Department.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Friday, Jan. 27


Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Jan. 26


Univeristy of New Mexico Hospital CEO: 'We’re committed to establishing a partnership with Bernalillo County'

Bernalillo County and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital are forming a partnership to provide medical and behavioral health resources to inmates at the county’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC).


Climate justice rally moves outdoors due to COVID concerns

Today, environmental and community groups in New Mexico will join legislators to highlight significant legislation aimed at protecting the climate and fostering thriving communities.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, Jan. 26