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

By George Willis | Oct 3, 2022

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'

By George Willis | Oct 3, 2022

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 Sept. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2022

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

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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2022

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'

By George Willis | Oct 2, 2022

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'

By George Willis | Oct 2, 2022

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'

By George Willis | Oct 1, 2022

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

Governor: New on-ramp will make Balloon Festival 'a more memorable experience for everyone'

By George Willis | Oct 1, 2022

People attending the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from Oct. 1 to Oct. 9 can access the event more easily, thanks to a new on-ramp for Interstate 25 South.

City of Albuquerque City Council met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2022

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, June 6.

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2022

City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Sept. 8.

Revel owner sees northeast Albuquerque as 'a real entertainment destination'

By George Willis | Sep 30, 2022

Albuquerque's newest concert hall recently opened, adding to the growing list of entertainment possibilities being offered in the northeast part of the city.

Valencia County is in need of six full-time firefighters: 'Our crews run about 500 calls a month'

By George Willis | Sep 30, 2022

The Valencia County Fire Department is struggling to meet demand with limited staff to answer a growing number of calls.

ACLU strategist: 'I find it very troubling' that New Mexico state prison guards stood and watched inmate being beaten

By David Beasley | Sep 30, 2022

A senior policy strategist with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) finds it troubling that New Mexico state prison employees would watch for several minutes as an individual was attacked on Sept. 22.