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City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 12.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Aug. 26.


Farmington Family Crisis Center holds seminar to protect seniors from scammers 'by education and awareness'

The Farmington Family Crisis Center held a free seminar this week to help educate people on the tactics used by scammers.


Albuquerque family's passion for collecting rocks leads to unique landscaping

A son’s love of geology has become a family passion that has turned their front yard into a sea of rocks.


Albuquerque pilot program reduces BioPark admission fees for state SNAP recipients

A new pilot program launched by the City of Albuquerque will reduce admission fees to BioPark and make two museums fee-free for SNAP recipients in New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, May 10.


Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, Aug. 25.




Albuquerque minister: Homeless suffer more from substance abuse than mental illness and can 'come back to a normal life'

Ralph DiPalma, a volunteer minister associated with Last Chance Ministries, said agencies that seek to help homeless people mired in substance abuse are doing them no favors by designating many of them as mentally ill.


Sarah Kennedy: 'The Funny Fiesta actually has... a sample platter of every type of comedic art possible'

The Albuquerque Funny Fiesta returns for two weekends, featuring comedic talent from Albuquerque and national performers.


Former Las Vegas fire chief recalls visit from future king

Robert Gonzales remembers a visit to New Mexico by King Charles III like it was yesterday, even though it was 40 years ago.


Calls to crisis hotline lead to decrease in suicide rate: 'It's ok to ask for help'

New Mexico saw a 16% drop in suicides among youth ages 5 to 18 in 2021, after having one of the highest suicide rates in the nation in 2020.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, May 10.


City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board met Thursday, Aug. 25.