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Albuquerque barber recounts destruction vandals caused to his shop
Albuquerque barber recounts destruction vandals caused to his shop

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 6, 2023

Lance Garcia, owner of the Albuquerque barbershop, Fate Barber Co., described how vandals stripped his business June 2, "taking whatever they can get, literally mirrors off the walls," KRQE reported.

Santa Fe artist: “I love dogs and I love coffee and I love paintings'
Santa Fe artist: “I love dogs and I love coffee and I love paintings'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 6, 2023

Tony Allegretti, an artist living in Santa Fe, paints portraits of dogs with coffee.

Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez: 'This river is very dangerous...you could get caught up in debris, and you could die.'
Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez: 'This river is very dangerous...you could get caught up in debris, and you could die.'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 6, 2023

First responders from multiple agencies have been staging at the water's edge in case a water rescue is needed along dangerous spots in the Rio Grande River, fire officials told KOAT.

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, May 8

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 6, 2023

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, May 4

UFC heavyweight champion tells Albuquerque teen to turn mocking words into motivation: 'Focus on the good, my friend'
UFC heavyweight champion tells Albuquerque teen to turn mocking words into motivation: 'Focus on the good, my friend'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Champion Jon Jones helped turn a comment intended to mock a young man’s dreams into motivation to become a champion.

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 4

City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 5, 2023

City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Thursday, May 4

New Mexico secretary of public education on special ed teachers: 'We want to be able to recruit them and retain them for the long term'
New Mexico secretary of public education on special ed teachers: 'We want to be able to recruit them and retain them for the long term'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 4, 2023

New Mexico is looking to make plans to better support the 50,000 students in the state who are in need of special education.

Bernalillo County's Arguelles warns of dangerous Rio Grande conditions: 'It may not be the best time to be on the water'
Bernalillo County's Arguelles warns of dangerous Rio Grande conditions: 'It may not be the best time to be on the water'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Rescue crews responded to 29 rescue calls over the last three weeks along dangerous stretches of the Rio Grande near Corrales.

Albuquerque mayor: Pay equity in budget was 'the right thing to do'
Albuquerque mayor: Pay equity in budget was 'the right thing to do'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed off on the $1.4 billion spending plan on May 23, saying the budget process, while the hardest he’s worked on since taking office, dedicates extra funds to improve pay equity in government, which he called "the right thing to do."

Keller on the city of Albuquerque: 'Our story is still in progress'
Keller on the city of Albuquerque: 'Our story is still in progress'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Tim Keller, mayor of Albuquerque, city in New Mexico said Albuquerque's story is still in progress. on May 21st.

City of Albuquerque City Council met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2023

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, April 3

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 3, 2023

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 4

Viscoli: “Gun buybacks are an effective way to get unwanted guns out of homes"
Viscoli: “Gun buybacks are an effective way to get unwanted guns out of homes"

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 2023 gun buyback event June 3 to offer an exchange of firearms for gift cards.

Heerding: 'We're still doing the damage assessments here within the city of Clovis'
Heerding: 'We're still doing the damage assessments here within the city of Clovis'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

Clovis residents are dealing with the aftermath of a severe storm that struck the city May 24, causing extensive damage to homes and automobiles.

Albuquerque police to issue citations for median safety ordinance
Albuquerque police to issue citations for median safety ordinance

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Albuquerque Police Department is enforcing a new median safety ordinance recently approved by the city.

Santa Fe boy on alerting others about house fire: ‘I smell smoke. Let's get out’
Santa Fe boy on alerting others about house fire: ‘I smell smoke. Let's get out’

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

Thanks to a drill learned in school, nine-year-old Asaya Chavez of Santa Fe saved the lives of his two small cousins from a house fire, a news report said.

Rio Rancho parent on COVID-19 impact: 'My kids, they’ve had some struggles'
Rio Rancho parent on COVID-19 impact: 'My kids, they’ve had some struggles'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

Josh Melendez, parent of Rio Rancho public school students, said he feels his children have fallen behind in their education because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary Haaland restricts new oil leases near Chaco Canyon
Secretary Haaland restricts new oil leases near Chaco Canyon

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 2, 2023

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has announced a decision to prohibit new federal oil and gas leasing within 10 miles of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

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