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New Mexico Business Coalition president on governor's no-show: 'The governor's decision indicated overconfidence at best and arrogance at worst'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham did not attend a gubernatorial forum for business and community leaders hosted by the New Mexico Business Coalition, the NAIOP and other organizations.


Santa Fe to resume enforcing removal of homeless encampments

The City of Santa Fe is seeking ways to address its homeless situation after deciding to enforce existing ordinances that prohibit encampments.


Recent shooting leaves Ventana Ranch neighborhood on edge

A shootin​​​​​g in a quiet neighborhood near Ventana Ranch serves as a reminder that crime can happen anywhere these days.


Owners of cars damaged by senator seek restitution; 'He said we’ll be fully compensated a hundred percent'

Owners of vehicles that were damaged when crashed into by a car driven by a state senator are still seeking restitution that was promised.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, April 26.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Aug. 8.



NM Republicans give 'condolences regarding the passing of former House Chief Clerk Steve Arias'

Arias saw his 32-year tenure end when Republicans took control of the House in 2014 and ousted him from his position.


Fire, monsoons could impact New Mexico's hunting season

The remnants of a historic fire season followed by devastating monsoons could have a major impact on the upcoming hunting season in New Mexico.


Farmers on lingering monsoons: 'Chile does not like water'

Heavy rain and flash flooding has im​pacted much of New Mexico and is making for an unusual Chile season.


LGBTQ advocacy group on repeated threats: 'They don’t want to understand'

An LGBTQ+ advocacy group is determined to share its message of love and inclusion despite receiving continual threats on social media.


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Thursday, April 21.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Aug. 4.


Keller vetoes ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’ moratorium

This month, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced that he has vetoed the Albuquerque City Council, who passed legislation that would have combatted homeless encampments in residential neighborhoods. 


Albuquerque manager on new downtown cameras: 'I think the cameras are a great addition to downtown'

New cameras installed in crime-prone areas are helping to catch criminals and protect businesses and their employees.


'Last week we hired 20 employees and we lost 22': Turnover rate hurting recovery of New Mexico's restaurant industry

As the restaurant industry tries to get back on its feet after struggling to survive the pandemic, the turnover rate is making that difficult.


Bernalillo County needs more poll workers for the upcoming election: 'Our elections are run by our citizens'

With Election Day quickly approaching, Bernalillo County is issuing a call for poll workers to work at voting stations.



City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Thursday, April 14.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Aug. 4.