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UNM football team helps nonprofit with move: 'Anything we can do to help our community'

Football players from the University of New Mexico recently helped a nonprofit move to a new location.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 16.


Crews gaining control of NM's largest fire: 'Growth began to slow when it reached 311,000 acres'

Crews battling the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire said they are making progress with the most destructive fire in New Mexico's history.










RPD chief complains about body camera provider

Roswell Police Department (RPD) Chief Phil Smith is speaking out about his disappointment with the department's body camera supplier.


Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation passes vote by Albuquerque City Council: 'We need a safe space to be camped'

The Albuquerque City Council this week passed the Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation, which is intended to help homeless people find a safe place to stay. 


Lessons learned from the Ukraine crisis regarding the energy transition

Some are saying that the one good thing about the Ukraine caused energy crisis is that it will accelerate the transition away from our dependence on fossil fuels.


Albuquerque councilor Peña: Lowrider police cruiser an attempt to bridge 'disconnect between the lowrider community and APD'

In order to establish an increased trust in the police and create a safer community, the Albuquerque police department built a lowrider cruiser.






Oil and gas threat radius – how far is safe?

If I were to ask you how close a well could be drilled to your home without sacrificing the health and safety of your family, what would you say?