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New Episodes from Tipping Point New Mexico

New Episodes from Tipping Point New Mexico. What happened this week in New Mexico?


Navajo Nation pushes for radioactive waste remnants to be fully removed

Plus, juvenile justice advocates talk extreme sentences for young people




City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board will meet at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3.


Webber appears to win Santa Fe mayoral race as votes are counted

While election results were still rolling in, the mayoral election race in Santa Fe appeared to be a landslide victory for incumbent Mayor Alan Webber.


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3.


City of Albuquerque City Council will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, June 9.


Alvita Chavez

Alvita Chavez - December 15, 1936 ~ October 22, 2021 (age 84)


Frances Escamilla

Frances Escamilla - July 16, 1937 ~ October 14, 2021 (age 84)


Lina Trujillo

Lina Trujillo - June 04, 1929 - October 22, 2021


Keller re-elected as Albuquerque mayor

In what was a landslide victory, Tim Keller came away with the win and retains his role as the mayor of Albuquerque.



Powdrell plans to battle crime and homelessness if elected to District 9 city council

The crime rate has been rising in Albuquerque over the past several years, with CBS News reporting that it is the ninth most dangerous city in the United States. Byron Powdrell is running for city council in district 9 and this is one of the issues he plans to address if elected.


Public Scoping for San Juan-Chama Project

Bureau of Reclamation Announces Public Scoping for San Juan-Chama Return Flow Project, Environmental Assessment


GCCC Pool Renovation, Closure

The Chavez Center lap pool will be closed for renovation from Monday, November 1 through Friday December 10, 2021.


NM tenants faced rent spikes, extreme heat and evictions during the pandemic, records show

A small number of renters are also being investigated for fraud after seeking emergency pandemic rent money ‌ ‌


Sheriff Gonzales vows to deliver change to Albuquerque

Lifelong resident, Marine veteran and longtime lawman seeking mayor’s office