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'Safe Outdoor Spaces' not even a stopgap to Albuquerque's homelessness crisis

Research shows that housing is the most effective approach to end homelessness with a much larger return on investment than offering government sanctioned encampments and “tent cities”.


City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Feb. 14.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 16.


New Mexico man arrested, accused of killing woman: ‘He has a gun’

A man suspected of shooting and killing his wife in front of their young daughter was captured after a high-speed chase that started in New Mexico and ended in Arizona.


Law enforcement looking for Pee Wee coach accused of stealing funds: ‘That was like $2,000’

Law enforcement officials are looking for an Albuquerque Pee Wee football coach who has not been seen since being handed $2,000 raised by parents for the team.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 14.


City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, May 16.


City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 10.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 16.


Biden approves governor's request for wildfire reflief: 'New Mexicans cannot wait for these fires to be extinguished'

Pres. Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's request to declare a presidential disaster in New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


There's a better way to serve the homeless - sanctioned encampments aren't it

As members of Women Taking Back Our Neighborhoods and the Albuquerque community, we are voicing our strong opposition to the Amendments to the city’s zoning ordinances which sanction homeless encampments across our city.


San Juan County faces volunteer firefighter shortage as wildfires increase in frequency: 'We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members'

As wildfire season reaches its most intense moment, San Juan County Fire and Rescue is experiencing a volunteer firefighter shortage that is drastically affecting the department's ability to respond to emergencies and prevent the spread of wildfires in New Mexico. Jordan Richards from the San Juan County Fire and Rescue Department, said, "We have 200 volunteers but 60 of those are really our core active members, the rest respond when they are available.


Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire's impact raises concerns with New Mexico officials

New Mexico fire authorities are concerned about the ongoing impact of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire that's been burning for more than seven weeks.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Jan. 25.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 5.


State officials enforce forest closure, patrol 'areas that are most popular' during high-risk fire season

New Mexico officials revealed that they will enforce a forest closure to keep locals and tourists out of high-danger areas.


'All of our rivers, all of our lakes, are running quite low, and that is going to affect our recreational access': New Mexico drought drying up opportunities for summer fun

New Mexico is currently facing the worst drought seen in decades which is putting a damper on outdoor activities as summer approaches.


'It’s an exciting time because now you can grow plants in New Mexico and you can practice': Albuquerque company offering cannabis classes

An Albuquerque business is offering a "boot camp" for new business owners looking to get started in the cannabis in New Mexico.


Agency accused of covering its tracks after child's death: 'CYFD ... sent him back to his mother'

A four-year-old child named James Dunklee Cruz was allegedly beaten to death in 2019 by his mother and her fiancé.