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Lobo community reels from fatal shooting of UNM student by NMSU player: 'I cannot express how deeply saddened I am by this tragedy on so many levels'

Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a student from the University of New Mexico by a New Mexico State University basketball player hours before a men’s basketball game between the rival schools that was later postponed.



UFO researcher: 'Everyone has a few pieces of the puzzle, but what if we gather all these puzzle pieces together?'

David Marler, executive director of the National UFO Historical Record Center, is working with amateur UFO researchers throughout the country to create a first-ever public archive


Taos Ski Valley: 'CarbonNeutral® certification is the first step in our greater goal of reducing our carbon emissions'

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. has become a certified CarbonNeutral® company by Climate Impact Partners, confirming Taos as an industry leader in environmental and social responsibility.


Summer fires in Mora County and San Miguel County create Christmas tree shortage: 'That’s a big loss for our state'

Christmas trees for sale won’t be as plentiful as in past years due to the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire that destroyed thousands of acres in New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, Aug. 2


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 1


New Mexico has an Enivironmental Crimes Task Force to prioritize 'the protection of our national resources'

New Mexico recently launched an Environmental Crimes Task Force to increase federal, tribal and state cooperation in investigating and prosecuting criminal violations of environmental laws in a partnership between the New Mexico Environment Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.


Albuquerque's Jones: Safe outdoor spaces need 'a plan that will work for everyone'

A process to apply to run a sanctioned homeless camp—or safe outdoor space—has been approved by the Albuquerque City Council.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 25


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Nov. 3