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City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 5


New Mexico ranchers urge EPA to back stricter emissions regulations

New Mexico ranchers are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to endorse tougher emissions regulations throughout the country to limit the number of harmful pollutants that are produced by oil and gas wells.


New Mexico state senator continues to advocate high-speed train service

Las Cruces Senator Bill Soules may not realize his dream of a high-speed train in his state during this legislative session but is eager to lay the foundation to move in that direction.


New Mexico HSD changes how child support collections are distributed to 'benefit low-income families and children'

New Mexico is changing how child support collections are distributed so more money is passed to families rather than to the government.



CWA Union president: Some state workers who've been working from home 'don’t need to be in the office'

State workers aren’t ready to return to the office for reasons that range from not enough office space to personal issues, like finding child care and having to endure long commutes.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 27


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


Albuquerque Freemason praises King's contributions in call to combat environmental challenges

Faced with the challenges wrought by climate change, now is the time for community unity, an Albuquerque-area Freemason said during a local gathering in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week


Boulder detective: 'This is the first time I’ve heard of high-end art being stolen'

The FBI is investigating the theft of two art pieces worth more than $100,000 that were stolen in Boulder, Colorado, while en route to Santa Fe.


U. of New Mexico professor lauds limits on alcohol following New Year's resolutions

A popular New Year’s resolution is called “Dry January,” where people refrain from indulging in alcohol for the first month of the year.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Sept. 20


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Monday, Dec. 19


New Mexico legislator notes danger of damaged sidewalks in poor neighborhoods

State Rep. Miguel Garcia (D-Albuquerque) has filed a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would shift the responsibility for repairing damaged sidewalks.


Al’burrr’querque polar plunge raises money for murdered lifeguard

The third annual Al’burrr’querque Polar Bear Plunge was held recently at Sierra Vista Pool on the west side of Albuquerque to raise funds and remember a former lifeguard who was tragically murdered nearly four years ago.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Sept. 19


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Dec. 1


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 21


City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, Dec. 15


Burch on supplies for students: 'It just shows kids that our community cares'

United Way of Eastern New Mexico (UWENM) is helping local students get essential items they might need at school besides pencils, paper, and books.