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La Sirenita ABQ food truck is opening a restaurant in the former Quarters BBQ location: 'People need to come down and taste it'

The building that housed the once-popular Quarters BBQ joint in Albuquerque is reopening under new management while paying homage to the former owners.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 14


Smith on beauty salon ownership, non-profit endeavor: 'I believe that, if you give a girl a chance, she can change the world'

Priscilla Smith said the beauty industry literally saved her life. Now it’s a passion she shares with others who might need help getting their lives back on track.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 15


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 14


New Mexico House committee blocks cannabis safety legislation

The New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee recently blocked House Bill 157, cannabis product safety legislation, on a tie vote.


Taos' rapper enjoys sharing his love of music

A young rapper from Taos is committed to sharing his passion for music with those who care to listen.


Farmington animal shelter faces 'difficult decisions' if adoptions don't increase

There is a national crisis at animal shelters across the country that are taking in more pets than are being adopted.


Albuquerque business owners complain about continuing homeless problem

Business owners near First Street and Interstate Highway 40 say the homeless problem that existed when Coronado Park was closed has made its way to their neighborhood.


New Mexico faces potential risks with nuclear waste storage proposal

The Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to issue a license to Holtec International for the interim storage of approximately 30 million nuclear fuel rods in Southeast New Mexico.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Feb. 13


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 14


Education funding passes New Mexico House: ‘I am encouraged that our legislative body could come together to pass common sense policy’

The New Mexico House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 199, which will increase funding for at-risk schools, and fine arts education and support pay increases for principals and assistant principals.







New Mexico House passes bill to allow distrubution of free menstrual products in public school restrooms

A bill that would fund free menstrual products being available in public school bathrooms has been moved closer to approval by New Mexico lawmakers.


Carlsbad Caverns National Park celebrates 'a century of discovery, preservation and protection' since 1923

Carlsbad Caverns National Park officials debuted 20 Story Walk exhibits along the Lake Carlsbad Recreation Area.