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Roswell artist to repurpose old slide at park into sculpture: 'It is so important to me ... and such a big part of my history'

The rocket-themed slide at Spring River Park and Zoo, which has been around for decades, will soon get a facelift.


Albuquerque city worker doubles as country musician, 'just living out his dream'

An Albuquerque man who works for the Solid Waste Management Department is also focusing on his passion: playing country music.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 8.




'Rust' prop master tells Santa Fe County investigators she found live rounds on set following deadly shooting

The prop master for the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” recently spoke with Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigators about the shooting on the movie set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.


Jackson Women's Health Organization plans move to Las Cruces: 'We anticipate that a lot of patients are going to need surgical procedures'

Jackson Women’s Health Organization has been the focal point of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which took away the constitutional right for women to have abortions.


Let’s celebrate our freedom and seek more!

This Independence Day, July 4th, we celebrate 245 years of freedom from England.


Torres on Teen Night events: 'We want to ... give them a safe place to come and hang out'

Brittani Torres, supervisor of the Los Duranes Community Center, is excited about the center's summer teen event series.







Retired New Mexico teachers return to schools: 'They are ready to ... walk into that classroom'

The New Mexico Public Education Department launched a program to hire retired teachers in order to address teacher shortages across the state.



City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, March 7.


City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, June 7.


Amid drought, New Mexico farmers uncertain of future: 'Farming you know it's just a gamble'

Despite the recent monsoon, New Mexico farmers are concerned that they might not receive enough rainfall this year.


Coil: 'The way we’re treating tomorrow is that tomorrow it’s going to flood'

New Mexico experienced severe monsoon rains this month, prompting flooding concerns by New Mexico officials.