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New Mexico State University LGBT+ Programs director: School wants to 'create a culture where all Aggies can feel included’

New Mexico State University has a busy month of activities for the LGBT+ community this month, which is being called OUTober.


City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 7.


Trujillo: ‘This fire was devastating, and it changed the trajectory of our water plan substantially’

A fire in New Mexico is causing long-term concerns for the Las Vegas, New Mexico, area as potable water will be hard to come by.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 7.









Albuquerque City Council passes ‘minimal change’ redistricting plan

The Albuquerque City Council has approved a once-in-a-decade redistricting proposal that will actually mean little change for the city.


Herrera on water supply funding: 'Village of Cuba residents, business owners and surrounding communities depend on this natural resource'

An emergency declaratio​n signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham provided $400,000 that is being used to address the significant damage to the village of Cuba’s water supply.


International Balloon Festival organizers 'excited' for 50th anniversary without COVID restrictions

The 50th anniversary of the International Balloon Festival began Saturday with no COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since 2019. To some, that seems like a lifetime ago.


Disabled veteran facility wants adjacent building torn down: 'It's the foulest thing I've seen'

Disabled veterans faced hardships and danger while serving the country. Now they say they are facing the same challenges trying to live on Chama Street in Albuquerque.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 6.


City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 6.


Advocates against sexual harassment: Ivey-Soto is 'not suitable to serve as a senator'

Advocates seeking changes to make the Roundhouse in Santa Fe safe from sexual predators gathered for a press conference demanding the removal of Democratic state Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto.


Organizers warm Balloon Festival visitors: 'It's very easy ... to be looking up and that child walks away'

Organizers of the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta are stressing safety, especially when it comes to young children.


Woman celebrates 100th birthday: 'I thank God for giving me all of this time'

Tommie Carter spent her 100th birthday earlier this week focusing on the future instead of recent troubles.