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Gallegos: 'At some point they started firing shots'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

The Albuquerque Police Department responded to another deadly shooting at a house party, this one occurring in Northwest Albuquerque shortly after midnight on June 4.

Medina on bust: 'This was an amazing team effort that helps us keep the pressure on the criminals'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

The Albuquerque Police Department announced the takedown of a major drug operation in the metro area, which has potential ties to a Mexican drug cartel.

Sheriff Allen: 'It’s a huge red flag on what could happen later'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen is making the prevention of animal cruelty a priority by reinstituting the Bernalillo County Animal Cruelty Task Force.

Business owner Alam: 'I was going to like joke around about it, but it’s not a joke anymore'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

The Albuquerque Police Department started a Burglary Unit to address the persistent break-ins at retail businesses across the community.

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met May 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, May 16

Reversing the Homelessness Crisis: Is New Mexico Ready for a Behavioral Health Treatment Court?

By Pete Dinelli | Jun 15, 2023

On May 22, the NM Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) released a report on the state’s homeless and the affordable housing shortage which included the preliminary estimates of the 2023 Point In Time (PIT) annual homeless count.

Truth of the Referendum Project and the misleading claims of the SOS

By Jodi Hendricks | Jun 15, 2023

During the 2023 legislative session we saw progressive ideals passed by our legislature while family values were offended, and faith values were mocked.

City Councilor continues campaign for 'small investments in the streets'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 15, 2023

City Councilor Isaac Benton is spearheading a proposal to make roads safer by changing one-way streets to two-way lanes and a timed intersection into a four-way stop.

Monica Ault: 'Essentially one in five licensed drivers have had their license suspended'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 15, 2023

New Mexicans can keep their driver’s licenses even if they fail to appear in court thanks to a new law that takes effect on June 16.

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 15

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met April 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, April 12

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met May 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, May 16

Developers want to redevelop over Siesta Trailer Lodge: 'We are early on in the project and looking forward to the possibilities'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 14, 2023

The developers who completed the 2018 restoration of El Vado Motel are looking to redo the north side of Central Avenue in Albuquerque.

Eaton: 'More than 5,000 students have experienced this enriching program'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 14, 2023

ExxonMobil said it has given more than $500,000 in grant money to New Mexico education institutions over the past year for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education.

City of Albuquerque City Council met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 14, 2023

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 15

City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met May 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 14, 2023

City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, May 11

Heinrich on opening of new Tesla facility in Santa Ana Pueblo: 'We (are) right at the fulcrum of incredible change with incredible leadership'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 13, 2023

Tesla has opened what officials call the “first ground-up construction, full-size sales, service and delivery facility on U.S. tribal lands” at Santa Ana Pueblo.