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Ariat provides grant for weavers through apprenticeship program: 'We have so many different cultures that are coming together'

The clothing brand Ariat recognizes the tradition of weaving in New Mexico, and the company has teamed up with a local family and artists to sell items with historic designs created by an eighth-generation Rio Grande weaver.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 9


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 8


Bob Salas, founder of Bob's Burgers, is celebrating 60 years in Albuquerque: 'Family first, business second'

Bob Salas, the founder of Bob's Burgers, celebrated 60 years of business in Albuquerque on Feb. 27.


Lovington Mainstreet's Salcido: 'We are finally able to proceed with our micro-distillery initiative'

The City of Lovington is finalizing a decision on who will receive $40,000 in grant money to develop the first micro-distillery in Lea County.


Brown: Amendment to reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare bill would minimize 'unacceptable risks'

New Mexico Rep. Cathrynn Brown said she filed an amendment to House Bill 7 to add safeguards to abortion procedures in order to reduce the potential for injury or death.


Block on New Mexico Voting Rights Act: 'The bill would be a disaster for election integrity'

Rep. John Block recently told the New Mexico Sun that he opposes the New Mexico Voting Rights Act because it mandates "extreme new policies."


UNMH CEO: 'We really want to hear from our community about what their health needs are'

The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is eager to hear the public’s opinions and concerns when it comes to healthcare.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 7


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Feb. 7



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Santa Fe Democrats created NM’s failed education system

New Mexicans believe Santa Fe Democrats will turn around New Mexico’s public education system despite decades of failing grades.


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


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 6


New Edgewood government holds first 'State of the Town'

The commission and Town manager of Edgewood held the city’s first-ever "State of the Town" on Feb. 28.


AIMS' Linebarger enjoys 'Alliances' created by national robotics competition

Aimee Linebarger of the Albuquerque Institute for Math and Science (AIMS) will represent New Mexico at a national robotics competition in Houston.


Longtime ABQ elementary school educator Shaver contemplates second retirement from teaching

Albuquerque educator Cyntella Shaver is contemplating retiring from teaching at the end of this school year.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 4


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