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Department of Senior Affairs: Older adults are 'becoming more and more rent burdened’

A new affordable housing community for seniors in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a high priority and, on the horizon, according to KRQE News.


Councilor Trudy Jones homeless tent camps: Flip-flop of epic proportions

It is extremely disappointing and disheartening, when our City of Albuquerque Councilors are not responding to the will of their constituents.


Wood on rescued beagles finding homes in New Mexico: 'We want them to now live their life as a dog'

Beagles who were abused and used for scientific testing are finding new homes in New Mexico.


IATSE member: New labor contract is 'going to save lives'

Bryan Evans, a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 480, spoke about the organization's recent settlement with the New Mexico film industry.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 18.


City of Santa Fe SWMA Joint Powers Board met Thursday, Aug. 18.


New Mexico Environment Department to distribute free well testing kits for residents who have a water system 'that has been submerged by floodwaters'

New Mexico residents are at risk of being without clean drinking water following the recent wildfires and flooding that has devastated northern part of the state, but the state’s Environment Department is taking steps to help those impacted by offering free test kits starting this coming Tuesday.


UNM professor talks about New Mexico's long history of droughts

As droughts continue to affect residents in New Mexico, Professor Emeritus David Gutzler, who is an expert in earth and planetary sciences at the University of New Mexico, is engaging with the public and peers about the state's long history of droughts, which he says dates back thousands of years and even to the last ice age.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 5.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 17.


Las Cruces City Council allows marijuana to be sold near school for the poor

On September 6, the Las Cruces City Council and Mayor voted unanimously to allow recreational marijuana to be sold right next to New America School, despite the fact that the City Ordinance calls for a minimum buffer distance of 300 feet between a school and a marijuana dispensary.


New Mexico House Republicans blame Lujan Grisham for low state test scores

House Republicans are slamming the test scores that showed 75% of New Mexico students are not proficient in math and two-thirds are lagging in reading or science.


'It's a great feeling': New Mexico Military Institute graduates begin second year at US Military Academy at West Point

Their message sounds simple but has been the root of their success. Don’t stay discouraged while pursuing your goals.


Albuquerque business owner: 'One of our guys was hit in the face'

Local restaurant owners are becoming fed up with the crime that has engulfed the city with some considering closing their businesses.


Kyra Nieto: 'This dog is here, and he needs our help'

Word of mouth and plenty of concerned neighbors helped rescue a dog in the Petroglyphs.


City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 5.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 17.