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'Meaningful checks and balances': Albuquerque Solid Waste employee caught sleeping on the job

An Albuquerque city employee was caught repeatedly sleeping on the job, leading to an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General that uncovered additional problems in the Solid Was​​​​​te Department.


Victim of deputy-involved shooting in Bernalillo County identified

Mario Armando Diaz, 41, has been identified as the person pronounced dead at the scene of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting on the evening of Dec. 7, according to a BCSO release.


Albuquerque native Holm to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next year

An Albuquerque native best known for her ferocity in the UFC is set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) next year.


Explora science center receives $250,000 for the development of teen studio for 'legacy of science'

Bank of America will give a $250,000 grant to an Albuquerque's science center for the addition of a studio.


City of Santa Fe MPO Transportation Policy Board Met Thursday, Aug. 26.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 17.


Sun poll: Residents against New Mexico's 'serious look at what to do with the gas tax' to improve roads

After long offering some of the lowest gas taxes in the Southwest, New Mexico is considering an increase on each gallon at the pump, a tactic that doesn’t sit well with many residents.


Weather, COVID lead to higher Christmas tree prices: 'I'll stick with my artificial tree for now'

If you’re in the market to purchase a real Christmas tree this holiday season, expect to dig deeper in your wallet. Albuquerque, like the rest of the nation, has seen an increase in the price of buying a real or fake tree.


New Mexico film company showcases local businesses in 'such a special way'

Sopapilla Productions showcases what the owners call the hidden gems of Albuquerque businesses and their resiliency to survive the pandemic.


San Juan County sheriff concerned about lack of structure surrounding legalized marijuana in New Mexico

A lack of direction on what can be enforced is the major issue surrounding the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico, San Juan County Sheriff Shane Ferrari said this week.


Albuquerque police: Islamic Center of New Mexico victim of 'uptick in hate crimes'

Security footage showed a woman attacking an Albuquerque mosque by setting multiple fires at the Islamic Center of New Mexico last week.


It might not be Duke vs. North Carolina on a national scale, but when interstate rivals New Mexico and New Mexico State meet on a basketball court it can be as intense as any rivalry in the country.


Albuquerque housing market notes upward trend of pocket listing sales amid increased local ‘affordability rate’

Recent reports analyzing the Albuquerque housing market indicate that multiple offers are being submitted once a listing is uploaded.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Aug. 24.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Aug. 19.


Fiebelkorn, Grout win seats on Albuquerque City Council

Environmental consultant and lobbyist Tammy Fiebelkorn and small business owner Renee Grout won their respective runoff elections Tuesday, filling out the Albuquerque City Council where Democrats maintain a majority of seats, despite the balance of power shifting slightly to the right in 2022.


'It takes so much time to get records': Albuquerque tax preparer arrested for fraud

An Albuquerque man is in jail after being caught allegedly committing fraud for a second time. Russell Mays is behind bars, accused of stealing unemployment benefits from his clients as an employee for H&R Block.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee Met Monday, Aug. 23.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 16.


16-year-old repeat offender becomes youngest shot by Albuquerque police

Jesus Lopez became the youngest person ever shot by an Albuquerque police officer Thursday morning when the 16-year-old tried to escape while carrying multiple firearms.