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100 SFCC Students to Receive $400/month

Through Santa Fe LEAP, Mayors for Guaranteed Income


Civil War II

The first American Civil War was the costliest and deadliest war ever fought on American soil, with some 620,000 of 2.4 million soldiers killed, millions more injured and much of the South left in ruin.


September poll: Veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's handling of Afghanistan withdrawal

A new nationwide poll found the majority of veterans were not happy with how President Joe Biden handled the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.


'Grave concern': Herrell joins group letter to Biden on Afghan refugee vetting

NM Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-Santa Fe) along with a group of other reps. have written a letter saying they're concerned with the "inadequate criminal and security background checks" for the Afghan refugees coming into the U.S, according to a Twitter post by Rep. Herrell.


Santa Fe mayor: 'Wage increases can help reverse gender- and race-based inequities'

Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber and City Councilors Signe Lindell, Roman Abeyta, and Carol Romero-Wirth are preparing a resolution to increase wages from $12.32/hour to $15/hour for city employees.


'Grateful' Lujan Grisham hosts healthcare access roundtable

A roundtable discussion New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted on Sept. 7 with healthcare providers and elected officials underscored Grisham’s goal of exploring how to invest in healthcare.


'Just like somebody needing insulin,' Albuquerque Metropolitan Detention Center launches opioid addiction treatment program for inmates

Albuquerque's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has begun offering buprenorphine management treatment for a variety of opioid addictions to prisoners after months of delay, according to a report by KRQE.


Albuquerque taco festival, 'delicious margaritas' scheduled for October despite complaints from other cities

A taco and margarita festival is still scheduled for Albuquerque despite complaints from other cities about the traveling event, according to a report by KRQE.


Pili, Teeters urge legislative economic committee to revise state measures hampering economic growth; LCIIP to be 'open for business'

Las Cruces City officials have shared details on the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park (LCIIP) to New Mexico legislature’s Interim Economic Development and Policy Committee, as part of an effort to enhance the state’s economy.



Volunteers are needed! Get rid of weeds, trash, junk, graffiti and other debris in your neighborhood the Team Up to Clean Up way!


Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art courtyard, 491 N. Main St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18 for a day of fun and clay-themed activities at “Claypalooza 2.”


Listen to Your Art at the Las Cruces Museum of Art

Listen to Your Art at the Las Cruces Museum of Art


'Important new capabilities': IMA Group acquires Albuquerque Neuroscience

The IMA Group (IMA) announced its acquisition of Albuquerque Neuroscience, Inc., a clinical research site specializing in diseases of the central nervous system and general medical conditions, though financial terms remain private.


No Labor Day surge at Sunport, but passenger numbers trending in the right direction

Officials with the Albuquerque International Sunport believe that the number of people flying in and out of the airport are showing signs of improvement from where they were during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, even if they didn't see a surge in travelers over the Labor Day weekend.


Magdalena makes most of its charm, vistas, history: 'If you like the West, this is a good place to be'

With a population of just over 650 people, the New Mexico village of Magdalena is small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm, beautiful vistas and rich history.


'They had told the coaches that the turf was hot'; parents protest discipline of West Mesa football players

West Mesa High School head football coach Anthony Ansotigue believes how he disciplined his players was "nothing cruel or unusual," but some parents believe the coaching staff took it too far.


Navigating our body politic

I confess. Sean Hannity gets on my nerves, but last night he redeemed himself with his monologue about how our president and his administration have totally obliterated our sacred right to decide our own medical treatments or to keep our medical history to ourselves.


Thirsty cannabis could struggle in severe New Mexico drought ⁠— and leave rest of state's farming industry high and dry

A severe drought in New Mexico could severely impact cannabis growth and the state's farming industry.


'I think our laws need to be strong': Albuquerque City Council calls on judges and lawmakers to seek tougher penalties for violent offenders

The Albuquerque City Council is asking courts to impose harsher terms for gun offenses, according to a report by KRQE.