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NMDOT launches National Work Zone Awareness Week, asks motorists to slow down: 'They're flying past you'

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) asked drivers to slow down and pay attention while driving through highway work zones as it launches National Work Zone Awareness Week.


Overflow fire near Roswell 80% contained: ‘The heat and humidity dropped’

An overflow fire located near Roswell has been 80% contained, according to authorities.



City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 22.


City of Santa Fe SWMA Joint Powers Board met Thursday, March 17.


'Our kids are very dedicated when they come to our program': Roswell High dance team wins 14th championship title

New Mexico's Roswell High School dance team recently twirled their way to a 14th championship title.


Rift between senators spills into court: Candelaria says Stewart 'needs to be held accountable'

A simmering rift between state Sen. Jacob Candelaria (DTS-Bernalillo) and Mimi Stewart, state Senate president pro tem (D-Bernalillo), escalated into Candelaria suing Stewart for violating New Mexico's Human Rights Act.


Cannabis sold on black market not going away, both can 'run concurrently'

There’s room for all of us: that seems to be the opinion of legal sellers of cannabis and those who deal in the black market.


New Mexico passes tax rebate to help residents cope with inflation, rising gas prices and ‘deliver much-needed financial relief’

The New Mexico legislature recently passed a tax rebate bill to provide economic relief for state residents, KOB 4 reported.


Albuquerque Fire Rescue gets ‘jump start’ on refresher training amid wildfire risk

Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently prepared for an elevated wildfire risk amid dry and windy conditions.


Biker raises kidney donation awareness: ‘You can save someone's life’

Mark Scotch biked through New Mexico recently as part of his Organ Trail journey to raise awareness about kidney donation.


Suspect in hotel homicide to remain in jail until trial: 'This defendant absolutely poses a danger to the community'

The Second Judicial District Court recently decided that a man who allegedly committed a string of serious, violent crimes in Albuquerque would remain locked up pre-trial.


Rural New Mexico project gets financial boost from federal government to 'help ensure the water supply'

A project aimed at providing a reliable water source to 70,000 New Mexicans and the Cannon Air Force Base received much-needed funding from the federal government.


NMDOT warns against driving while high: It is ‘dangerous and illegal’

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in the state, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) wants to remind drivers they should not be high behind the wheel.


New play honors the life of pioneering New Mexican writer and 'the human condition'

Nearly two years after his death, New Mexico native and author Rudolfo Anaya is the subject of a play about his life.


Prosecutors keep accused killer in jail due to ‘defendant’s capacity for violence’

Prosecutors say a suspect in the deadly shooting at an Albuquerque massage parlor needs to remain locked up because he is too dangerous to be free until his trial.


Montoya supports rebate bill: 'I think it will help'

New Mexico families hit hard by soaring gas prices and inflation could soon get some financial relief, thanks to a $690 million rebate bill passed with bipartisan support in both the state House and Senate.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 21.


Group sues New Mexico officials to ensure publication of state's voter rolls: ‘They have an absolute right to view the records’

An election integrity group called the Voter Reference Foundation (VRF) filed a federal lawsuit against New Mexico officials to ensure publication of the state's voter rolls.


‘The family is doing all they can to help Skylar’: Local brewery raises funds for child battling brain cancer

A Rio Rancho brewery is raising funds to benefit a 6-year-old girl battling brain cancer.