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Mankind is 100% reliant on energy

The general public has no clue how important energy is to our way of life. They just know that when they flick a switch, the light comes on.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Thursday, June 17.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Oct. 25.



Albuquerque Police officers blame bureaucratic red tape, lack of 'realistic politics' as leading cause of rising crime

A new survey by the Albuquerque Police Officers’ Union shows that many officers are thinking about career changes and many believe Department of Justice constraints is the largest contributing factor to the growing crime rate in Albuquerque, according to KRQE.


'Preserve and protect what we can': Labor shortages, climate change hammer New Mexico's annual chile production

New reports have found that the annual production of chile in New Mexico has decreased, causing new challenges for chile farmers and restaurants throughout the state.


'Keep up with what’s coming in': Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office catches up on police shooting backlog

The District Attorney’s Office in Bernalillo County announced on Monday that it is now caught up entirely on the backlog of police shooting cases while continuing to look for additional special prosecutors to prevent the system from bogging down again.


'We move forward together': Albuquerque voters reject bond for New Mexico United soccer stadium

Over half of voters in Albuquerque rejected the ballot measure on Tuesday regarding a $50 million bond designated for the building of a new soccer stadium for New Mexico United.


'Our effort was really good': Lobo women's basketball breezes through exhibition play

The Lobos women's basketball team at the University of New Mexico won its first exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 31, with a final score of 94-53.


'The guys executed' but New Mexico United falls just short of playoffs; coach Lesesne will not return next season

Despite finishing the regular season on a winning note, the New Mexico United will have to wait until next season to try and secure a playoff berth.


All Pueblo Council of Governors honors Keller, wife who 'consciously nurtured' Albuquerque's relationship with the Pueblo

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and First Lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller were recognized by the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG) on Thursday, Oct. 28th for their consistent nurturing of the relationship between the City of Albuquerque and the Pueblo people.


Lobo women's soccer earns 7 all-conference honors, 3 individual awards

The Lobos women’s soccer team was well represented when the Mountain West announced the 2021 All-Conference teams and individual awards this week.


As energy costs skyrocket, experts say Biden's Green New Deal could lead to higher prices for New Mexicans

Experts say that the Green New Deal section of the Biden Administration's proposed Build Back Better plan could potentially increase costs for the average New Mexico consumer.


EPA proposes new methane safeguards amid calls for stricter measures

Policy experts, frontline leaders, and corporate accountability advocates recently gathered to discuss the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Clean Air Act safeguards aimed at reducing methane and other pollutants from the oil and natural...


People are back to driving

There were many more pedestrians and cyclists as the pandemic set in, but folks are back in their vehicles, MRCOG reports



Will we see thee?

Look for KRWG at this weekend's Renaissance ArtsFaire in Las Cruces


Tierra Contenta Phase 3 Master Plan

Santa Fe’s preeminent planned community is reinventing itself with a range of affordable and workforce housing, innovative street design, green infrastructure features, and a trails network with easy access to the Southside Library, schools, the future Teen Center and SWAN Park.


"Rust" cast member from NM says the production was rushed, the crew overworked

And after historic protests against police violence here, all three ABQ mayoral candidates are promising more


Video of Albuquerque Middle School shooting angers victim's family

The release of a video showing the shooting of an Albuquerque middle school student in August has family members of the victim asking more questions about how and why the fatal tragedy occurred.