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Ronchetti ad criticizes Grisham's early release of prisoners: 'She personally ordered the early release of hundreds of dangerous criminals'

New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti is blaming current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for the state’s crime problems.


Fentanyl deaths on the rise in New Mexico, West Texas: 'Over 30%, just during COVID'

The use of fentanyl is on the rise at an alarming rate in New Mexico and West Texas, leading to more fatal overdoses primarily in young people.














Indigenous People's Day celebrated in New Mexico: 'To see culture and language and dance and music celebrated it’s beautiful'

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was celebrated on Oct. 10 in recognition of a signed proclamation by President Joe Biden.


Rio Rancho Community Theatre to assist local families during holiday season: 'Our group is collecting 31 Christmas trees and donating them to local families'

The Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre will host an event on Dec. 10 to celebrate the holiday season and serve as a fundraiser to assist the local community.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 20.


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


Pet of the Week: Edna

Animal Humane New Mexico has an animal available for adoption:For more information, contact the Animal Humane New Mexico at 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, 505.255.5523 or email at info@animalhumanenm.orgSource:


SBMTNA president on recent ruling on homeless encampment: 'We hope the COA heard the voices of the community and the council and the mayor stops the SOS'

Loretta Naranjo Lopez, president of the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association (SBMTNA), was cautiously optimistic following a City of Albuquerque land use hearing officer's ruling halting progress on the city sanctioned homeless encampment planned in close proximity to The Menaul School.