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Two New Mexico representatives spent a night with the homeless: 'They’ve all got a story on how they’ve gotten here'

Two state lawmakers slept among the homeless recently to learn more about living on the streets and what it might take to get people off the streets.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Oct. 20


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Jan. 5


Gorman: 'A nickel here and there will definitely make a big impact'

Eljin Gorman, a sports medicine teacher at Clovis High School, is among nearly 1,000 teachers who received assistance with student loans as new applicants.


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 'There was a high likelihood of a negative interaction or breeding with domestic dogs'

A Mexican gray wolf, captured while wandering through northern New Mexico, will be returned to the established Mexican Wolf Experimental Project Area to help her breed.


The Cornivore Popcorn Company's Mendez: 'We have a flavor called New Mexico Sunset. It’s a red-green chile cheddar'

National Popcorn Day has a special meaning for Robert Mendez, and not just because he’s the co-owner of The Cornivore Popcorn Company in Albuquerque.


Reeb: 'In New Mexico, there is no room for film sets that don't take our state's commitment to gun safety and public safety seriously'

District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altweis is moving forward with plans for Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Oct. 20


City of Albuquerque City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 4


Michelle Holubiack: 'I knew with human doctors we had this kind of shortage problem but you know I didn’t really think bigger picture'

Pet owners are facing limited options after staffing issues are forcing some veterinary clinics to cut back on their hours of operation.


Kyle Stepp: 'I had to have my left leg amputated above my knee'

A bill called the “So New Mexicans Can Move Act” will be introduced during this session of the state Legislature to help those with limb loss receive an equitable form of care.


Are New Mexico’s public sector pension plans giant Ponzi schemes?

In October last year, Truth in Accounting published its annual Financial State of the States, study.