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City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Jan. 16

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 16


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Jan. 9

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Jan. 9


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Jan. 29

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Jan. 29


City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 22

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 22


City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 8

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 8


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Jan. 29

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 29


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Jan. 31

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Jan. 31


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Feb. 1

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 1


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Feb. 1

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Feb. 1


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet Feb. 8

City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8


OPINION: The Erosion of the Democratic Process: Public Exclusion in New Mexico’s Legislative Process

In a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to “log roll” comments on two separated bills without the presentation of both bills exemplifies the contempt legislators have for the people of this state. Those present were required to speak on HB 27 & HB 129, both very complex issues affecting basic constitutional rights and those on zoom were basically ignored.


City Seeking Community Feedback on Albuquerque Rail Trail Project

ALBUQUERQUE – The City of Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency (MRA) has taken a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and vibrant urban environment by releasing the public comment draft of the comprehensive report "Advancing Inclusive Growth through the Albuquerque Rail Trail." Mayor Tim Keller emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping the project, stating, “Input from the people who call this place home is key to ensuring that the trail not only reflects our authentic history but lifts up historic neighborhoods as our city...


MFA approves housing innovation program funding awards

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has announced that its board of directors has approved $1 million in funding for two projects through the MFA's Housing Innovation Program. The decision resulted in awards of $500,000 each to the New Mexico Ramp Project and the Town of Silver City’s Vista de Plata Affordable/Workforce Housing Subdivision.


Bernalillo County to host juvenile detention center rapid hire job fair

Bernalillo County has recently disclosed plans to host a rapid hire job fair at its juvenile detention center. The county aims to interview and hire individuals for positions such as youth program officer I and youth program officer II.


Bernalillo County's 'Grow-the-Growers' program recognized at legislative session

Bernalillo County has recently announced that its Grow-the-Growers program (GTG) has been awarded the "Heart of the Land Award" for exceptional leadership in farming and ranching. The award was given by Farm to Table and the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council. GTG is a comprehensive training initiative for beginner farmers, designed to encourage new entrants into professional food production.


Bernalillo County urges local support for Bridge Boulevard businesses

Bernalillo County has declared that despite the ongoing construction along Bridge Boulevard, businesses within the area continue to operate. The project, a component of the bridge boulevard corridor redevelopment plan stretching from the Atrisco Riverside Drain to Young Avenue, forms the second phase of a four-phase design initiative.


State unveils 2024 child support guidelines

The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has unveiled amendments to the basic child support schedule for 2024, an initiative spearheaded by HSD’s child support services division. The adjustments reflect current economic data pertaining to the costs of raising children and establish a new self-support reserve for parents responsible for support payments.


APS admin named board chairman for NACSA

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) has announced that Joseph Escobedo, an administrator at APS, will assume the role of board chairman for the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). In this new position, Escobedo will lead NACSA in its ongoing efforts, marking a significant shift in his role within the national charter school group.


NMSU's nurse anesthesiology program attains national accreditation recognition

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that its recently established graduate program, aimed at training nurses for roles as certified registered nurse anesthetists, has achieved full accreditation. This accomplishment establishes NMSU as the only institution in New Mexico with an accredited program offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice in nurse anesthesiology.


Southwest Beef Symposium co-hosted by NMSU

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has revealed that its Cooperative Extension Service and the AgriLife Extension Service of Texas A&M University will collaboratively host the annual Southwest Beef Symposium. The event is designed to address the current challenges confronting cattle producers in New Mexico and West Texas.