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Local pet owner Santillanes: 'I, honestly, believe somebody took him'

A 20-year-old peacock named Bob is missing and is believed to be stolen from his home in the North Valley


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, April 11


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, April 6


Family seeks information on hit-and-run accident: 'We just hope that somebody comes forward'

A family is seeking information on a hit-and-run accident that left Elvira Rivera, 76, critically injured while taking a walk along Tobacco Road in the South Valley.


Lindsey Formm: 'We adopt the orphan signs... to create new artworks'

Friends of the Orphan Signs, a nonprofit trying to keep the artistic history of Route 66 alive, is showcasing some of its work at Fusion Gallery.


New Mexico Business Coalition president: 'New Mexico would benefit greatly if our government would establish pro-business policies'

New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) President Carla Sonntag sat down for an interview with New Mexico Sun regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), which was recently stopped this past legislative session.


City Councilor Dan Lewis: 'If there were corners cut... and it put people at risk, then there should be outrage.'

A KRQE News 13 investigation reported Albuquerque officials and contractors allegedly violated federal health and safety regulations.



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


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, April 5


Library director Smith: 'It’s always a concern when someone wants to restrict another person’s access to information'

The American Library Association issued a report showing attempts to ban books in the United States increased by 38% this past year, a figure that is consistent with what’s happening in New Mexico.


Injunction filed against Doña Ana County Commission over National Day of Prayer ban

An injunction has been filed against the Doña Ana County Commission after it voted to disallow the National Day of Prayer at the County Government Building.


Report supports economic feasibility of Proposition K in El Paso

Researchers have released a report analyzing the feasibility of Proposition K, an El Paso ballot initiative aimed at reducing climate pollution and increasing renewable energy on the city's electricity grid.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, April 10


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, April 5