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Albuquerque's Nob Hill restaurant customers ‘super supportive’ of COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Frenchish, a French restaurant in Nob Hill, is requiring customers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering the establishment.


New 'Santa Fe Foods' docuseries showcases area's 'vibrant, immersive experiences'

Get your napkins ready. A new docuseries, called Santa Fe Foods, started filming locally and is set to continue throughout October.


Rio Rancho schools to offer reward money for information regarding TikTok challenge: 'It has certainly plagued our district'

In a unanimous vote cast Tuesday, the Rio Rancho school board is offering $2,500 for any information regarding students causing property damage through a viral TikTok challenge.


Lobo volleyball 'clicking,' sweeps Air Force

The University of New Mexico women's volleyball team dominated Air Force (25-20, 25-16, 25-17) in its eighth sweep of the season.


Police Chief Padilla Announces Retirement

The Chief of Police, Andrew Padilla, has announced his retirement after more than 21 years with the City of Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD).


Ex-Albuquerque animal shelter employee 'mauled' due to 'unacceptable' conditions

Former Animal Behavioral Specialist for the City of Albuquerque Deana Case has spoken out regarding the conditions of animal shelters within the city following the pandemic. 


New Mexico United's new director of personnel 'a statement'

Itamar Keinan has been named the club’s technical staff as the first-ever Director of Player Personnel for the New Mexico United, the USL team announced.


Emergency Rental Assistance Program set to help New Mexicans facing 'financial hardship'

New Mexico is offering a state-wide Emergency Rental Assistance Program in hopes of helping thousands of residents keep a roof over their heads.


Ribbon Cutting: Ft. Marcy Pickleball Courts

Ribbon Cutting: Ft. Marcy Pickleball Courts


Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta won't require vaccination cards outdoors

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will not require vaccinations to attend outdoor activities at this year’s event in New Mexico.


UNM director selected for prestigious Association of Research Libraries fellows program

Cindy Pierard, director of Access Service and Undergraduate Engagement in the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS), was selected for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Fellows Program this week, the first University of New Mexico professor to receive the honor.


Albuquerque's Quarter Celtic Brewpub break-in, vandalization 'very senseless'

Quarter Celtic Brewpub in Albuquerque was broken into and vandalized in the early hours of Sept. 20, Albuquerque Police said.


New Mexico healthcare workers facing violence on the job: 'There's a dark side for sure'

While healthcare workers have been forced onto the front lines of the pandemic, something else is plaguing hospitals and emergency rooms: violence.


TreeSmart Fe to plant trees that 'thrive' along Santa Fe River

TreeSmart Fe is hosting events to discuss helping an 80-year-old tree and to plant trees along the Santa Fe River.


More than 50 uniformed agencies and numerous undercover officers on Sept. 21 joined the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque for a Gang Recognition and Intelligence Patrol, or GRIP operation.


Lumber prices finally dropping, but housing costs 'still unaffordable' for many in New Mexico

After more than a year of unprecedented increases, the cost of lumber has declined during the summer. That’s a positive sign, but it doesn’t mean the housing industry is sailing on calm waters.


Bipartisan senators' suit claims Lujan Grisham spent New Mexico's ARPA funds without legislative authority

In a rare instance of bipartisanship, two state senators crossed the aisle to pursue legal action against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over what the pair asserts is the spending of federal money without legislators’ input.


'Not just a laboratory research project': Los Alamos National Lab wants hydrogen-powered trucks on highways

A project manager for the Los Alamos National Lab Fuel Cells and Vehicle Technology Department says that they are working on getting hydrogen-powered commercial semi-trucks on the roads.


UNM Grand Challenge brings 'collaboration and innovation' for water sustainability research

The University of New Mexico started Grand Challenges for multi-disciplinary researchers to collaborate on global problems.


Lobos go 6-5 overall in opening day matches in Provo