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City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 4



New Mexico State professor joins Los Alamos National Lab to study massive migratory birds die-off

Tim Wright, a professor at New Mexico State University, is spearheading a new partnership between NMSU and Los Alamos National Lab to train students in a relatively new field of research, disaster ecology.


Former Mannie's patron: 'It’s one of those places that you have memories of, and it’s sad to see it go'

A family-run restaurant that, for decades, was a favorite eatery for both University of New Mexico students and locals was demolished recently, much to the chagrin of its former patrons.


Michelle Lujan Grisham: 'That's who this work is for'

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said during her State of the State speech she wants part of the record revenue at the state’s disposal to go toward building a better economy and education system.


Javier Martinez: 'We’re very much looking forward to it because that’s what the people elected us to do'

Democratic leadership in the state applauded many of the proposals outlined in the governor’s state of the state speech but think the operation of the state Legislature needs tweaking.


Javier Martinez: 'I am incredibly grateful to the Albuquerque Police Department, to Mayor Keller, and to all of those who played a role in protecting our safety'

House speaker Javier Martinez spoke for all lawmakers and local residents in expressing a sense of relief following the arrest of Solomon Peña in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of several Democratic lawmakers.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 18


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 4


Ryan Lane: 'Republicans are committed to working to provide meaningful relief and support to New Mexicans'

State Republican leaders accused Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of leaving out the “realities” communities are facing during her fifth State of the State address in Santa Fe last week.


Nate Stafford: 'We weren’t able to get vehicles through again until October'

A campground in Northern New Mexico is foreseeing drastic losses for years to come after the devastation caused by the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire.


Sam Parks: 'I am excited about taking on this new role'

Sam Parks has been named the executive director for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, replacing Paul Smith, who is retiring after 26 years as the organization’s leader.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 17


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 3


Albuquerque police chief: 'APD has arrested Solomon Peña for the recent shootings at local lawmakers’ homes'

Albuquerque police arrested Solomon Peña for allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners and trying to participate in at least one of the shootings.


New Mexico's Wirth: 'I am incredibly encouraged by this budget because it has spending, but it also has fiscal responsibility'

The new $9.4 billion budget recommendations released by the Legislative Finance Committee include raises for teachers and little extra cash for New Mexico residents.


Reality check

It is very common this time of year to review the last year and look at what was good and what was bad. If you are a person who believes in “Traditional American Values”, “Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, and Fellowship”, 2022 was not a good year.