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Albuquerque Police Department makes an arrest in connection with killing of four Muslim men: 'We've never seen something like this'

Albuquerque Police have arrested Muhammad Syed, 51, in connection with two of the four homicides of Muslim men in the area.



Critic of Albuquerque's SOS encampments says 'women need actual, permanent housing'

Two days after the City of Albuquerque began accepting applications for safe outdoor spaces, and after months of public debate on the controversial topic, the City has received its first request for a campsite.


Albuquerque’s Gibson Medical Center should be Homeless Hospital & Rehab Center

The city has a moral obligation to help the homeless who suffer from mental illness and drug addiction.


Keller on Coronado Park closure: 'If we don’t close the park now it will never be a park again'

Mayor Tim Keller announced recently the city is closing down Coronado Park to get rid of the homeless encampments that have overtaken the area.


It’s time for school choice for students, parents, and educators

Back in 2018, a state district judge issued an historic decision identifying the long-time shortcomings and faults of New Mexico’s Public Education System


Albuquerque senior's golden view blocked by homeless encampments

Albuquerque homeless encampments are piling up on residential sidewalks.


'We reviewed the data': Las Vegas drinking water 'verified' as safe

Amid potential issues from post-fire runoff from the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon Fire on water supplies, the New Mexico Environment Department has confirmed water in Las Vegas is safe to drink.


Marinaro: ECMO machine usage 'will be able to save a number of lives'

The Extra-Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine has proven to save lives, and first responders hope it will save more in the future.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, July 21.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, July 20.



Elder: 'APS is at the forefront of actually trying to deal' with school safety issues

An Albuquerque student advisory council has made safety a primary concern as the opening of the school year approaches.


Harris: Animal sanctuary for 'behavioral, medical cases' and special needs animals needs help

An animal sanctuary that takes in animals in poor health or victims of cruelty and neglect is in need of additional funding.


Dinelli is critical of Mayor's handling of Coronado Park: 'Coronado Park became the symbol of Keller’s failure as Mayor'

Albuquerque native and attorney Pete Dinelli is holding Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller responsible for the “cesspool of crime” that prompted the closing of Coronado Park to homeless encampments.


Travis: Solar car's cross-country trip was 'just to say that we can do it'

A custom-built, solar-powered car thrived in the New Mexico sun during a brief stop in Albuquerque at the end of July.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, July 19.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, July 19.