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Albuquerque kids view movie: 'We get young Black and Brown kids out and expose them to superheroes'

Approximately 400 children received free tickets to see the new movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" last weekend.


New Mexico Cattle Growers Association president on higher meat prices: Low 'heifer retention for the last several years due to the drought'

New Mexico ranchers are experiencing record-low cattle numbers, which will eventually lead to higher prices for meat this holiday season.


 Adopt a Family Gift Drive: A way to bless Albuquerque families in need

The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) announced that it is hosting the Adopt a Family Gift Drive in Albuquerque, NM through December 13, 2022.


NMBC Annual Heroes Recognition: Honoring our local heroes and veterans

New Mexico (November 16, 2022) — The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) announced that it will hold a Heroes Recognition event in Albuquerque, NM on December 8, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.


Non-profits deliver Thanksgiving meals and coats to area families

Hundreds of families in Albuquerque got Thanksgiving meals recently at the Mesa Verde Community Center.


New Mexico launches Environmental Crimes Task Force

Today, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened New Mexico’s first Environmental Crimes Task Force.


Greater Chaco Coalition supports new act but seeks further protections

U.S. Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez and Senator Ben Ray Lujan have introduced the Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, aimed at withdrawing federal minerals from new oil and gas leasing within a 10-mile buffer surrounding Chaco...


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Thursday, Oct. 20.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 19.


Albuquerque woman working to make New Mexico green: 'Bring your own bottle, and I’ll refill it'

An Albuquerque woman has created a business to limit the need for plastic bottles and make New Mexico green.


APS students organize esports tournament: 'All teams can play, no matter what age level'

The first official esports tournament in the state was held recently at the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Berna Facio Professional Development Center.


Neighbors concerned about Corrales resident turning home into assisted living facility: 'Everybody has an open heart to do something for those people who need our help'

A Corrales resident is looking to open a small assisted living facility in her home but is already getting backlash from potential neighbors.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 19.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 18.


Countering 'election deniers'

In the movie "The Untouchables," Sean Connery is confronted by a would-be assassin. Connery surprises him by brandishing a sawed-off shotgun (the assassin has a switchblade).