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City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, Dec. 10.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 17.


New Mexico Native American leaders walk out of Senate meeting after new redistricting maps advance' say their 'self-determination' was undermined

Frustrated Native American leaders recently walked out of a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting in Santa Fe as members overwhelmingly voted to advance new redistricting maps for New Mexico.


'She should stay in jail': Suspect arrested in Albuquerque police station vandalism

A suspect who was wanted for vandalizing the Albuquerque Main Police Station early Wednesday morning has been arrested, according to the police department.


Partnership aims to give New Mexico foster children 'pride and comfort' through 'Duffels with Dignity' project

A state organization that provides rehabilitative and after-care services to children and their families, along with the state’s largest electricity provider, have joined forces to help thousands of foster children.


Number of Albuquerque's unsheltered homeless doubles over last 5 years

Homelessness in Albuquerque has been on the rise over the last five years, leaving hundreds of residents out in the cold as cooler temperatures push through the city.


Proposed 'transformative project' at Albuquerque Sunport goes bust

A proposed deal Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller once said was a “game-changing partnership” for the city has gone bust.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 2.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Friday, Dec. 3.


Much to celebrate

Around the world it’s Christmas time for many; a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and a time to reflect on the days recently passed. It’s a time to renew our spirits and find hope for the days ahead.


Bernalillo County commissioners approve regulations on non-medical marijuana to 'strike a balance' between growers, users, community

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has authorized protocols regarding the sale of non-medical marijuana.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 1.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Dec. 2.


Conservative group decries Dona Ana County clerk's refusal of invitation

Coalition of Conservatives in Action was founded to encourage public involvement in politics and government, and foster dialogue with public officials.


Loving Police Chief Frank Methola charged with impersonating a police officer

Loving Police Chief Frank Methola has been charged with impersonating a police officer after conducting a traffic stop outside of his jurisdiction, according to the sheriff’s department.


It's all about life and death

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the Mississippi abortion law that placed a limit of 15 weeks on terminations of pregnancies. The U.S. Solicitor General (SG) Elizabeth Prelogar argued against it and Mississippi SG Scott Stewart argued to uphold it.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Sept. 2.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Dec. 2.


Grassroots group pushes back on New Mexico redistricting with call to action

A political organization is calling out several lawmakers in what they perceive as the silencing of their voices over the special redistricting session.


Albuquerque man sentenced to 4 years for weapons possession, ID fraud

An Albuquerque man was recently given four years in prison for illegal possession of weapons and stealing identification papers.