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Albuquerque's closing homeless of encampment at Coronado Park is 'monumental in the shift of what it means for that area'

Mayor Tim Keller recently announced the city is closing down Coronado Park to get rid of the homeless encampments that have overtaken the area, according to KOAT 7 News.


New Mexico Crusaders for Justice: Homicide suspects are being rearrested ‘for the same charge or worse’

While the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recently revealed its success in charging or arresting 70 homicide suspects this year, the cofounders of New Mexico Crusaders for Justice are demanding swifter legal action and stiffer consequences after they have been arrested.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 13.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 13.



Mayor’s office quiet on suspending 'safe outdoor spaces' homeless plan

Neither Mayor Tim Keller’s office nor the city’s Planning Department responded to a request from the New Mexico Sun on the possible suspension of applications for safe outdoor spaces (SOS), tent encampments for the homeless approved by City Council on a 5-4 vote on June 6.


U-Haul with couple's belongings stolen in Albuquerque

Emily Butcher and Jesse Lamb stopped in Albuquerque on their way to California thinking the U-Haul carrying all their belongings was safely guarded while they slept for the night.


Navajo Nation signs $1 billion deal to provide residents with ‘water, electricity, broadband, housing and hardship assistance’

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez recently signed a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding resolution totaling more than $1 billion to help the reservation’s residents throughout Arizona, Mexico and Utah.


Roadrunner Food Bank struggles to meet demand: 'Our dollars at the food bank are stretched'

An Albuquerque food bank is trying to keep up with increasing demand amid fewer donations.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 12.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, July 11.


Albuquerque protest organizer on overturning Roe v. Wade: 'It feels very regressive, and we don’t want that for our society'

Leah Roark organized an abortion rights protest in Albuquerque on July 16 for those who felt the overturning of Roe v. Wade was taking a step back for the country.


NMDOH acting secretary: 'We are thrilled to be able to upgrade this facility for those who protected our freedom'

A home for military veterans in Truth or Consequences is receiving a much-needed face-lift.


Back-in-Use program aims to recycle assistive devices: 'People with disabilities and seniors deserve to be a part of the community'

If you have a wheelchair or some other assistive device you no longer need, there is a New Mexico program eager to put it to use.


Damage by thieves causes Golden Pride restaurant closure: 'It’s been a very difficult time and very sad'

A popular Albuquerque restaurant has been forced to close temporarily because of damage caused by thieves who broke into the establishment to steal copper wiring.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, March 22.


New Mexico takes innovative step in fighting child hunger

New Mexico has taken an unprecedented step in fighting child hunger by becoming the first state to combine two specific health services.


Bernalillo DA concerned about nonuse, disregard of ankle monitors

The Bernalillo County District Attorney is drawing attention to a problem that threatens the safety of public citizens.


Albuquerque PD asks businesses to join in fighting crime

Local businesses are encouraged to join forces with the Albuquerque Police Department to help fight crime by utilizing their surveillance cameras to catch criminals.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, March 21.