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Forest supervisor shares lessons learned from 'largest wildfire' in New Mexico history

The one-year anniversary of the start of the Hermits Peak fire, which later merged with the Calf Canyon fire, is a milestone worth recognizing.


CCA board member on closure: 'Closing a cherished, community organization like CCA is one of the most difficult decisions a board can make'

The Center for Contemporary Arts of Santa Fe (CCA), which has served the community for 44 years, is closing after its board of directors voted in favor of ceasing operations.


New Mexico Business Coalition on failed family leave bill: 'SB 11 is a mandate for paid time off that would add a new tax on workers and employers that neither can afford'

New Mexico’s paid family leave bill proposal, Senate Bill 11, failed to make it through the New Mexico House after passing the New Mexico Senate, though the concept still has its supporters and doubters.


Legislator on tax legislation: 'This tax package reflects New Mexican values with measures to help working families make ends meet'

A massive tax bill passed by the New Mexican legislature with fairly bipartisan support in the last days of the New Mexico legislative session is still being mulled over by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Albuquerque mayor excited about plans to add multigenerational facility at Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park

Plans are being drawn up for a new multigenerational facility for young people and seniors in Albuquerque’s Santa Barbara-Martineztown Park.



City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Feb. 6


City of Santa Fe City-County Advisory Council on Food Policy met Thursday, March 9



CNM Community College's Martínez on school's new beverage facility: 'The industry is working hard to elevate New Mexico wines'

Central New Mexico Community College recently celebrated the opening of its Brewing, Distilling, and Wine-Making Facility.


FEMA offices to open in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Mora to aid wildfire victims

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials recently said the disaster relief organization will soon open three remote field offices to help thousands of New Mexicans recover from the devastating wildfires of 2022.


Mayor Keller on new Albuquerque destination: 'A lot of people don’t even know what we have now'

Heritage Farm figures to be a major destination spot in the city, though many may not have heard of it at this point.


Longtime Los Ranchos barber retiring: 'I am going to miss it'

Orlando Mora is hanging up his clippers and retiring after a long career as the owner of Lil Arts Barber Shop in the Village of Los Ranchos.


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Albuquerque officials clear crime-riddled homeless encampment near I-40 underpass

A large encampment riddled with crime, violence and complaints has been cleared by city teams.


Governor vetoes key climate protection measures passed by New Mexico Legislature

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed all significant climate-protecting measures passed by the Legislature in 2023.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Feb. 2


City of Santa Fe Charter Review Commission met Thursday, March 9


Fire near Moriarty Municipal Airport burns nearly 200 acres, multiple homes

A fire near the Moriarty Municipal Airport, east of Albuquerque, burned nearly 200 acres and multiple homes


New Mexico state forester says there's no guarantee that the wildfires won't be dangerous this year

State foresters are reminding the public to prepare a “ready, set, go plan” as parts of New Mexico remain vulnerable to the kind of wildfires that ravaged land and properties last year.