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City councilor on cost of Albuquerque's Gateway Center: 'We just need some transparency and accountability'

The first overnight beds at the Gateway Center will fully open in April, along with some support services; the City of Albuquerque, which has called for complete transparency on funding for the project, said recently.


Munoz pushes bill to keep semis out of left lane: 'It's about 384 fatal accidents in New Mexico on I-40 alone'

State Sen. George Munoz wants to pass a bill to keep semi-trucks out of the left lane on New Mexico highways and interstates so that traffic can move more smoothly and safely.


Albuquerque FBI's Bujanda on latest local fentanyl bust: 'We'll continue what we're doing, on a daily basis'

At least three people are in custody after federal and local law enforcement agents began raiding several properties in Albuquerque in an operation tied to the largest fentanyl bust in FBI history.


Bernalillo County's Gallegos on MDC staffing: 'Since the early summer we were at a 46% staff capacity and we’re up to 54%'

A spike in the employment rate has improved after the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center was forced to declare a state of emergency last summer over staffing.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 15


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Jamie Church on civics bee: 'We have been looking for a way, a project or program, where we can get youth involved in what we do'

Middle School students in Farmington, New Mexico, will compete in a statewide civics bee aimed at getting more youngsters interested in civics education.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Nov. 15


City of Albuquerque Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Aaron Gonzales: 'We were really, really excited to get the shark Lori that we ended up with'

Three Pojoaque High School graduates were selected to pitch their business on Shark Tank and came home with a bite.


BernCo Animal Care Services to Kick Off 2024 Event Season at The Craftroom

Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is set to start its 2024 event season with an adoption event at The Craftroom in Albuquerque. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Craftroom, located at 2809 Broadbent Pkwy NE, will be the venue for showcasing a variety of dogs of different ages, sizes, and breeds.According to Bernalillo County Animal Care Services, the adoption process is donation-based, with no charges for adoptions. Each available pet will be fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered, and provided with a...


City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Monday, Nov. 14


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Friday, Jan. 13



State rep. on San Juan Generating Station: 'I am bringing this legislation to require an independent, comprehensive assessment and cleanup'

New Mexico State legislators ultimately tabled a bill to clean up the San Juan Generating Station, saying it needs more clarification and will be revisited once it’s amended.


Chief Programs Officer of New Mexico Holocaust Museum: 'It’s an important story to understand the plight of those who survived'

The life story and photographs of a former Santa Fe resident and Holocaust survivor is being featured in an exhibit at the New Mexico Jewish Community Center.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Nov. 14


City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, Jan. 12


Rio Rancho Public Schools' parents say road construction causes student tardiness

Road congestion and the amount of students going to class in the district often prevents Rio Rancho Public Schools' children from getting to school on time.


New Mexico lawmaker backs right to gender-affirming care without fears about reprisals

New Mexico state Rep. Linda Serrato (D-Santa Fe) said she and many others in the state legislature think it matters that citizens have the right to receive gender-affirming care without worrying about reprisals.