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Parent on Tide Pod in Halloween candy: 'I don't know how I feel about going trick-or-treating next year'

The dangers of trick-or-treating turned into a nightmare for a Santa Fe family when a three-year-old child ate a Tide Pod hidden in his candy bag.


Rescued hiker is grateful to volunteers of Albuquerque Mountain Rescue: 'I’m extremely thankful for those guys'

Lorna Greenway is grateful to the volunteers of the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue who located her after she was lost for nearly 16 hours in the foothills last week.


Expert refutes claims that zip ties are a sign of sex trafficking target: 'None of that is true, and none of that exists, and none of that happens'

Experts in the tactics of sex traffickers say zip ties left on cars are not an indication someone is being targeted.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 13.


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 11.


Rio Rancho Elementary earns ESPN award for 'enhancing current efforts and providing rich opportunities'

Rio Rancho Elementary School has been named one of ESPN’s top five Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools for 2022.


Petition opposes city's plan: 'The City of Albuquerque is involved in another City boondoggle'

Judy Young, a candidate for Bernalillo County Commissioner, is helping a group called Women Taking Back our Neighborhoods circle a petition opposing the City of Albuquerque’s plan to convert the SureStay Hotel on Hotel Circle into affordable housing.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 12.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 11.


Dia de los Muetos celebrated in Santa Fe Plaza: 'It’s good for us as human beings'

Organizers called the first Dia de los Muertos celebration to be held on the Santa Fe Plaza a rousing success.


Fundraiser supports firefighters facing life-threatening illnesses: 'We have a trust in our community'

Area firefighters came together recently to host a fundraiser for their families who are facing life-threatening illnesses.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, July 7.


City of Albuquerque Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 11.


New Mexico-Texas-Colorado settlement on Rio Grande water rights still faces federal opposition

New Mexico, Texas and Colorado reached a settlement on management of the Rio Grande River but still face opposition from the federal government and two irrigation districts.


Queen's master saddler has 'precious' tools stolen in Albuquerque

A man who claims to be a former master saddler for the late Queen of England said his tools were stolen during a recent visit to Albuquerque.