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Firefighters injured by errant water drop: 'It's an option we will use as needed to get the aircraft up to continue the ... missions'

Three firefighters were injured recently when they were hit with water from a helicopter that missed its target zone.


Upgrades underway at Cibola Air Tanker Base to assist 'firefighting ... in a changed climate'

Government officials are exploring ways to combat the devastation the state has endured, in light of the recent ongoing fires caused by intense drought.


Apartment Store stops looking for apartments: ‘Inventory was going down, prices were going up’

The Apartment Store in Albuquerque closed the portion of its business that once helped properties connect with occupants, due to the high demand/low inventory nature of the rental market.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 24.


City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, May 23.








Las Vegas officials concerned about flooding: ‘We’re in another kind of danger zone’

While continuing to endure the largest fire in New Mexico history, Las Vegas officials are dealing with another pressing concern – the potential for catastrophic flooding.


City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Board met Thursday, May 19.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Monday, May 16.





UNM football team helps nonprofit with move: 'Anything we can do to help our community'

Football players from the University of New Mexico recently helped a nonprofit move to a new location.


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 16.


Crews gaining control of NM's largest fire: 'Growth began to slow when it reached 311,000 acres'

Crews battling the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire said they are making progress with the most destructive fire in New Mexico's history.