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'I am grateful for his many years of service': Grisham honors former New Mexico Gov. Jerry Apodaca

Former colleagues, friends, and family are remembering Jerry Apodaca for his dedication to public service and being the first Hispanic person elected as governor of New Mexico. Apodaca died on April 26 at age 88.


'We are so close to seeing every public school in New Mexico connected to high-quality and high-speed internet': Grisham breaks ground on public school broadband project

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently broke ground alongside Socorro Consolidated School and public officials on a broadband project that will provide high-speed and affordable internet to two of the four schools in New Mexico without reliable broadband.


San Juan County emergency manager on runoff: ‘It’s at 150% above normal’

As the Animas River in the Four Corners region of the U.S. is expected to rise due to spring runoff and recent rainfall, concerns about flooding are increasing.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe North Central Regional Transit District Board met Friday, April 7


'Whatever they're doing isn't good enough': Solicitor General of New Mexico demands urgency from Kia, Hyundai amid increase in vehicle theft

New Mexico is among 17 states calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall Kia and Hyundai vehicles that are popular targets of thieves across the country.


Residents push for ordinance to have a 'settled representative' in government

Santa Fe County commissioners are considering the impact on potential affordable housing projects as they explore how to use plots of land near the north side of the city near the village of Agua Fria.


Beets on food pantry: 'The need is huge here in New Mexico'

Food pantries are seeing more people seeking assistance after the federal government stopped SNAP Benefits.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, April 6


New Mexico Shooting Sports Association legislative affairs officer: 'This fight (for gun rights) is a marathon, not a sprint'

The New Mexico Sun recently followed up with Zac Fort, legislative affairs officer for the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), after lawmakers voted on proposed gun control bills at the recent legislative session.


Canadian motorist's car damaged by New Mexico I-40 pothole: 'It shows negligence on the part of the Department of Transportation'

A Canadian visitor to New Mexico is facing hurdles as she tries to get the State to reimburse her for damages caused to her vehicle's tires when she hit a large pothole on the highway.


Santa Fe Police are addressing crime and homeless at Railyard and Plaza Districts

An increased presence of Santa Fe police in the Railyard and Plaza Districts is having a positive impact on business owners concerned about crime and illegal camping.