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Albuquerque police hope new plan successfully addresses use of force backlog

Albuquerque police hope that a new plan unveiled during a federal hearing on Feb. 9 will address its use of force backlog.


Collateral damage: Youth sports losing money from New Mexico State University decision to close concessions at sporting events

A decision by New Mexico State University to suspend concession sales at sporting events is hurting youth sports fundraising, KRQE reported.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 7.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Feb. 7.



Bill stalls in New Mexico Senate when lawmakers skip discussion

A bill that would expand voter access in New Mexico has stalled in committee because not enough senators showed up to vote on it, and all business pertaining to it has been halted.


'Too early': Irrigation season appears to repeat last year's

The 2022 irrigation season doesn’t look promising, as New Mexico farmers brace themselves for another tough year.


New Mexico legislature sees mixed results on environmental priorities

The recent legislative session in New Mexico focused primarily on budget issues, leaving environmental priorities with mixed results.


City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, Feb. 4.


Hunt on for man suspected of forming mob to strike sunglass shops

A man accused of organizing a mob of thieves to repeatedly target an Albuquerque business and steal from it is being pursued by law enforcement.


On a roll: home market in Albuquerque is red hot

Real estate in Albuquerque is extremely popular now.


Fatal Sandia Crest crash raises questions about lack of guardrails

A single-vehicle accident on Sandia Crest Road, outside Albuquerque, that claimed the life of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy earlier this month has people questioning the lack of a safety apparatus.


Threat to flight attendant prompts Charlotte-L.A. flight to divert to Sunport

An alleged threat to a flight attendant working aboard a North Carolina flight to Los Angeles earlier this month forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing at Albuquerque International Sunport.


As COVID cases fall, New Mexico keeps mask mandate

Although the number of COVID-19 cases is on a downward trajectory at the national and state levels, New Mexico isn’t in a hurry to rescind its mask mandate.


Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory work to defend Earth from asteroids

A science team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory is currently working on a project to help defend the Earth against asteroid impacts.


Albuquerque falls prey to stabbing spree

What started as a call for one stabbing on Feb. 13 ended up keeping Albuquerque Police busy, as they ultimately identified 11 victims.


New Mexico Senate confirms Mike Hamman to state engineer role

In a bipartisan unanimous vote, the New Mexico State Senate has confirmed Mike Hamman to the role of state engineer.


New Mexico county clerks support election security bill

New Mexico county clerks from across the state are advocating for proposed legislation that would establish an election security program in the state.


Teens damage new park doing 'donuts' with off-road vehicle

Anderson Heights Park, on the west side of Albuquerque, was recently damaged by teenagers doing "donuts" with an off-road vehicle, KRQE reported.