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Javier Martinez: 'We’re very much looking forward to it because that’s what the people elected us to do'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 25, 2023

Democratic leadership in the state applauded many of the proposals outlined in the governor’s state of the state speech but think the operation of the state Legislature needs tweaking.

Javier Martinez: 'I am incredibly grateful to the Albuquerque Police Department, to Mayor Keller, and to all of those who played a role in protecting our safety'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 25, 2023

House speaker Javier Martinez spoke for all lawmakers and local residents in expressing a sense of relief following the arrest of Solomon Peña in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of several Democratic lawmakers.

City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Oct. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 25, 2023

City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Oct. 18

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Jan. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 25, 2023

City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 4

Ryan Lane: 'Republicans are committed to working to provide meaningful relief and support to New Mexicans'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 24, 2023

State Republican leaders accused Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of leaving out the “realities” communities are facing during her fifth State of the State address in Santa Fe last week.

Nate Stafford: 'We weren’t able to get vehicles through again until October'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 24, 2023

A campground in Northern New Mexico is foreseeing drastic losses for years to come after the devastation caused by the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire.

Sam Parks: 'I am excited about taking on this new role'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 24, 2023

Sam Parks has been named the executive director for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, replacing Paul Smith, who is retiring after 26 years as the organization’s leader.

City of Albuquerque City Council met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 24, 2023

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 17

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Jan. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 24, 2023

City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 3

Albuquerque police chief: 'APD has arrested Solomon Peña for the recent shootings at local lawmakers’ homes'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 23, 2023

Albuquerque police arrested Solomon Peña for allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of two state legislators and two county commissioners and trying to participate in at least one of the shootings.

New Mexico's Wirth: 'I am incredibly encouraged by this budget because it has spending, but it also has fiscal responsibility'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jan 23, 2023

The new $9.4 billion budget recommendations released by the Legislative Finance Committee include raises for teachers and little extra cash for New Mexico residents.

Reality check

By Tom Vaillancourt | Jan 23, 2023

It is very common this time of year to review the last year and look at what was good and what was bad. If you are a person who believes in “Traditional American Values”, “Faith, Family, Freedom, Friendship, and Fellowship”, 2022 was not a good year.

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Jan. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 23, 2023

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 3

City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Jan. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 23, 2023

City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, Jan. 3