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City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, March 3.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, June 7.


Sonntag: 'It's ridiculous that the mayor is now asking businesses to foot the bill for police protection'

Mayor Tim Keller recently announced a new plan to curb crime in Albuquerque’s downtown area.


Former Albuquerque city councilor criticizes Keller's initiative to ‘shake down’ downtown business owners

Local attorney and former Albuquerque City Councilor Pete Dinelli minced no words when describing Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s recent downtown crime initiative, calling it a “shakedown.”



Dow on Grisham's latest executive order: She 'has chosen to waive a virtue signal about reproductive health'

Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent executive order protecting access to abortion in New Mexico, chair of the House Republican Caucus and former gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Dow called the governor's order an "onslaught of virtue signaling" meant to distract New Mexicans from Grisham's policies, which have hurt working families.


Bassan seeks repeal of Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation: ‘It is definitely something that will take a lot more work’

Albuquerque has experienced an increasing rate of homelessness recently, and many residents are upset that the homeless population is encroaching on residential neighborhoods.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 28


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 6.


New Mexico National Guard to city of Las Vegas: 'We’re all here trying to help our neighbors and our families protect their homes and their possessions'

The New Mexico National Guard worked to secure Las Vegas, New Mexico, from potential flood damage after wildfires ravaged the countryside.



Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosts summer cultural dance program

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center has issued the following press release:Since time immemorial, Pueblo communities have celebrated seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance.


NM attorney Dinelli: City response to homeless encampments is ‘so very wrong on so many levels’

A group of downtown Albuquerque residents is pressing city officials for help after homeless people set up an encampment next to their homes.



Ronchetti vows to fight crime if he beats Lujan Grisham: 'Crime to this governor is a talking point and not a priority'

Mark Ronchetti (R) wants to make fighting crime a primary issue as he attempts to unseat Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) as governor of New Mexico.



Sauna-like heat plagues Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital: 'The lobby thermostat was clocking at 93 degrees'

Air-conditioning problems at a Gallup hospital are creating dangerous conditions for patients and employees due to ongoing financial troubles.


Albuquerque city councilor requests 'independent survey' and claims poor conditions for animals at Biopark

Albuquerque city councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn alleges that animals at the Albuquerque Biopark are being neglected and suffering, and she has photos to support her claims.