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NM education secretary: New student assessment results show ‘some real bright spots’

New Mexico educators thought many of the state’s students were not being fairly assessed under the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) program.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, Aug. 15.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, Aug. 15.






Abandoned UNM frat houses to be demolished: 'It attracts some odd people'

Two long abandoned fraternity houses are scheduled to be demolished in the near future, much to the delight of neighborhoods who welcome the removal of the two eyesores.


'It's our problem': Albuquerque business owner fed up with crime, calls on community to get involved

Mike Silva is an Albuquerque, New Mexico, businessman trying to protect his employees and scratch out a living in a tough economy. He told a gathering at a recent press conference that he shouldn’t have to deal with the constant threat of crime that has engulfed the city.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Aug. 15.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Aug. 10.








'Reasonably necessary': New Mexico Supreme Court rules public can wade through water on private property

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled the public is allowed to wade through public water even if the water flows through private property.


Friends, family mourn death of beloved pizzeria owner: 'He didn't have to lose his life for a couple of dollars'

Friends and family of Rosario Zito are mourning the death of the restaurant owner, who was shot and killed in front of his business Tuesday night.


Monsoon season leads to more poisonous mushrooms

Monsoon rains have created plenty of moisture to grow wild mushrooms, some of which can be poisonous. New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center report an increase in calls about poisonous mushrooms.