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Sen. Heinrich: 'The scale of the opioid crisis demands that we tackle it with every available strategy'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

On Aug. 4, 2023, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernández announced $1,524,625 in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc. According to a press release, this funding aims to address the opioid epidemic and substance abuse issues in local communities.

Parks and Recreation Director Simon: 'The field will provide years of benefits to the Albuquerque community and Metro area'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

On Aug. 4, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Department (PRD) announced that Albuquerque's indoor turf field has been relocated to EXPO New Mexico. According to a press release by the city, the transfer marks the culmination of a COVID-era agreement between Albuquerque and the Rio Rancho Event Center.

Attorney General Torrez: 'This campaign is extremely important to me and my team as we are looking for information against these bad actors that will hopefully lead to an arrest and criminal charges'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2023

On Aug. 4, 2023, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Human Services Department Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo announced a new public awareness campaign named "Don't Be Taken For a Ride." According to a press release by the New Mexico Human Services Department, this initiative involves utilizing the 988 crisis lifeline to report suspicious activities linked to the behavioral health treatment scam affecting the most vulnerable, unsheltered populations in New Mexico

New Mexico faces backlash over increased bear and cougar trophy hunting quotas

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023

New Mexico's wildlife management agency is under scrutiny for its decision to allow increased trophy hunting of black bears and cougars.

Greater Chaco Coalition urges protection efforts following congressional hearing

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023

The Greater Chaco Coalition has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the culturally significant Greater Chaco Landscape in response to a Congressional hearing held by the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource.

Luján: 'Our farmers, ranchers and producers are the backbone of New Mexico’s agricultural industry'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023

U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Protecting Farmers from Drought Act on Aug. 15, a bipartisan bill that offers an extra year of federal safeguards to farmers in drought-affected areas, preserving crop insurance while awaiting improved water conditions. This legislation ensures farmers in distressed communities, including New Mexico and Kansas, can maintain crop insurance coverage without compromise, according to a press release.

Heinrich: 'I will keep working to secure funding to scale effective, community-driven solutions that address the root causes of violent crime'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 16, 2023

U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice allocation of more than $5 million in federal funding on Aug. 15 secured by the lawmakers. This funding aims to bolster law enforcement agencies, legal processes, survivor assistance, community well-being and anti-violence initiatives within New Mexico, according to a press release.

Biden highlights clean energy investments during New Mexico visit

By New Mexico Sun | Aug 16, 2023

President Biden visited New Mexico to highlight his administration's achievements in climate and conservation.

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met June 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, June 7

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2023

City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, July 19

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met June 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, June 7

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met July 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, July 19

Maxeon Solar Technologies chooses Albuquerque for 3-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility

By BD | Aug 15, 2023

Maxeon Solar Technologies has chosen Albuquerque for its first U.S. manufacturing expansion. A three-gigawatt facility will focus on producing advanced TOPCon PV-silicon cells and shingled-cell Performance Line solar modules, the company said in a press release.

Bernalillo County Commission approves resolution to preserve historic El Camino Real De Tierra Adentro

By BD | Aug 14, 2023

The Bernalillo County Commission approved a resolution to partner with the City of Albuquerque in the rejuvenation of Sunset Road and Isleta Boulevard from Central Avenue to Isleta Pueblo on Aug. 8, a county press release said.

Heinrich: 'By investing in resources that will enhance border security to repair our nation’s immigration system and ensuring wildland firefighters receive the living wages they deserve'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) expressed support for President Joe Biden’s FY24 supplemental funding request on August 11th, 2023, highlighting its significant allocation towards enhancing the well-being and security of New Mexicans. The request encompasses measures to bolster border security, streamline immigration procedures, counter the distribution of illicit fentanyl, sustain wildland firefighter pay, and allocate additional resources to humanitarian and defense support for Ukraine according to a press release.

Coburn: 'We are thrilled to announce our partnership with DS+R as the architects for the Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 14, 2023

The University of New Mexico Planning, Design & Construction has chosen the architecture practice Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) to design the Center for Collaborative Arts and Technology (CCAT) facility. This facility, set to commence construction in the summer of 2024 on UNM's main campus, highlights a significant step toward advancing collaborative arts and technology endeavors, UNM said in a press release.

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, July 18

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met July 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 10

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met June 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2023

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, June 14

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met July 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 12, 2023

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, July 17