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City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 3


City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, Jan. 3


ABQ Comic Con's Burleson: 'We feel like this is definitely going to be a success for us and for the city of Albuquerque'

The 13th year of Comic Con in Albuquerque was the largest, most attended Comic Con ever for the city.


Red River Fire Department rescues mother, daughter after snowmobile strikes tree

Red River Fire Department rescues mother, daughter after snowmobile strikes tree


Sierra Club criticizes NM oil report for omitting health and environmental costs

The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter has criticized a recent economic report from the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association.


Valencia County resident on recent area gas odor: Mesa Oil is 'the only oil refinery within five miles, and it smells all the time'

Voluntary evacuations were advised after a strong gas order was reported across Valencia County last weekend.



Three Carrizozo clerks help an elderly man with dementia find his way home: 'We got to meet a beautiful soul'

An Arizona family is grateful to three convenience store clerks in Carrizozo, New Mexico, for rescuing an elderly man suffering from dementia.


ABQ BioPark's Zahm on electric shuttle problems: 'We operated for two nights and ended up having some electrical issues'

Officials working on an electric shuttle for visitors to Albuquerque BioPark are hoping a new charger will solve the electrical problem that kept the train from working throughout the River of Lights.


City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 13


Lujan Grisham: 'Investing in quality recreational facilities is important to supporting the health, happiness and well-being of New Mexicans'

Over 40 projects intended to improve the quality of life for local and tribal residents throughout New Mexico will share an estimated $45 million in funding.


Family sues Albuquerque hospital over 12-year-old girl's leg amputation

The family of a 12-year-old girl has filed a medical malpractice suit against Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, charging she was forced to have her leg amputated after she had to wait in the emergency room for 10 hours before getting surgery.


'It's a necessity': New Mexico receives $5.7 million grant to expand broadband access

New Mexico recently received a $5.7 million federal grant to increase internet availability throughout the state.


Albuquerque FBI agent: 'We’re actively pursuing any leads that anyone might have' related to Leonard John Lucero

The FBI is searching for convicted felon Leonard John Lucero, 51, after finding dozens of firearms and more than $100,000 in suspected stolen property while executing a search warrant in his home and storage unit.


Socorro hair salon was robbed of $60,000 worth of jewlery: 'We're putting up a security door, and I put my jewelry in a safe every night'

Thieves took advantage of a power outage back in September and stole more than $60,000 worth of merchandise from a Socorro hair salon and jewelry store.


The Gateway Center has 50 beds available for Albuquerque's homeless: 'We are not going to let anyone freeze'

The Gateway Center is open on a nightly basis to homeless people who need a warm place to sleep during the cold weather.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Oct. 6


'You should all be dragged out of your offices': Sandoval County officials threatened at meeting

Sandoval County, New Mexico, commissioners are speaking out about the uncivil behavior at their meetings often caused by election deniers, many of whom have recently made alarming statements during public comment periods.


Farmington's San Juan Regional Medical Center finally unveils new pediatric unit

Bonnie Higgins, manager of the pediatric unit at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, has been with the unit her entire career.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 3