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Aviation director says Amazon Air is a 'tremendous addition' to Albuquerque International Sunport

Amazon’s new transportation hub, “Amazon Air,” began operations last week at the Sunport, the primary international airport serving the state of New Mexico.


Vicente: 'We are asking everyone to help us with refilling our water storage tanks'

The people of Acoma Pueblo will soon have water again after the main water line failed more than a week ago, leaving residents and business in the pueblo without water.


Gallup Police break ground on $24 million complex: 'We are very excited'

A new Gallup Police complex will soon be a reality after ground-breaking ceremonies were held to begin construction.


Montoya: 'My pledge would be to ensure trust, accountability, transparency and the highest ethical standards'

Harry Montoya, Republican candidate for New Mexico state treasurer, wants the job to make sure the state’s funds are handled efficiently and ethically, he told the New Mexico Sun.


City of Santa Fe Liquor Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 11.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 11.


Richard Lopez, fire chief of Carlsbad, city in New Mexico said He felt his department was a place for mothers to go, but learned they need to do more. on Nov 4th.


Godshall: 'Things have to change and that's why I'm running for office'

The Republican nominee for New Mexico's 27th House District Robert Godshall says he'd focus on crime, education, and jobs to move the area forward.


Lutheran Family Services turns to the community to help keep people warm after break-in: 'It's really devastating, especially at this time when the weather is coming in'

An Albuquerque nonprofit organization with a mission of helping people is afraid it won't be able to meet the need after it fell victim to thieves on Halloween.


Grief Center looking to add more volunteers to its roster: 'We have retired therapists, we have teachers, we have people from all walks of life'

A center in Albuquerque focused on helping grieving children, teenagers, and adults through support groups and other workshops is looking for volunteers to keep up with the growing need.


Supreme Court delays bill credits related to San Juan coal plant closure

The New Mexico Supreme Court has granted a stay to Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), delaying the implementation of customer bill credits ordered by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC).


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, July 11.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 12.


San Juan County commissioner notes 'dangerous situation' of state Highway 173

San Juan County says a deteriorating popular New Mexico highway presents a “dangerous situation” and needs repair.


Albuquerque hospital official: RSV in children causes New Mexico hospitals to be ‘really overwhelmed’

A common respiratory virus that can become a serious ailment has caused a jump in hospitalizations of children in New Mexico hospitals.


Perferct 'tripledemic' storm brewing for winter: COVID, flu, and RSV

A perfect storm of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases could all infect the public at large as the temperature lowers amid existing shortages of beds and nurses.


Rio Rancho enjoys growth amid fears of national recession

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is experiencing unprecedented growth as many believe the United States is headed toward a recession.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, July 14.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Oct. 12.