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Bloomfield delays school opening by 15 minutes to 'allow the bus drivers to do the two routes that they have to do'

A statewide shortage of bus drivers threatens the scheduled opening time of schools in the state, including the Bloomfield School District, which will start classes 15 minutes later than usual.


New Mexico lieutenant governor helps a friend in need: 'It was the best case scenario'

As New Mexico’s lieutenant governor, Howie Morales (D) spends much of his time presiding over state policy, but recently he became an accidental first responder.



City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, April 4.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, July 22.






Neighborhood association president on possible homeless encampment: 'They can call it 'safe' all they want, but we’re not safe'

A neighborhood association president is expressing concern about a possible city-sanctioned homeless encampment at 1250 Menaul in Albuquerque on land owned by the city.


'It is spreading': State officials provide update on monkeypox infections in New Mexico

Nearly a month after the first confirmed case of monkeypox, New Mexico officials provided an update to residents during an Aug. 4 news conference.


Albuquerque pet owner loses cat to shooting: 'To lose an animal so violently is rough'

A grief-stricken Albuquerque family is demanding answers after a string of animal shootings in the area that left their cat among the victims.


Albuquerque police start operating under less federal oversight in 'well overdue' move

The Albuquerque Police Department is moving forward after years oversight from the U.S. Department of Justice.


New Mexico doctor Pawitta Kasemsap: 'It’s really important that children and adults really go in to see their doctors at least once a year.'

With the start of the new school year just around the corner, Optum New Mexico physicianPawitta Kasemsap is stressing the importance of medical checkups for children and adults alike.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, April 4.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, July 21.