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Albuquerque South Valley organization advocates for community's 'interconnection' with land, water

For about a decade since its inception, the South Valley’s Center for Social Sustainable Systems has worked to retain water rights in the community, as well as preserve water, land, and the traditions and culture associated with both.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, May 19.


'Teachers teaching teachers' the focus of Pandemic Pivot Project at University of New Mexico

Sometimes the best way to learn is to be taught by a likeminded peer, which is the idea of the Pandemic Pivot Project, which introduces free courses for educators at the University of New Mexico.


Albuquerque Police arrest 6 'repeat offenders' in Harbor Flight shoplifting operation

The Albuquerque Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit has arrested six individuals connected to a shoplifting operation at Harbor Freight.


Roswell School District to provide incentive pay to teachers teaching remote students

The Roswell Independent School District will provide an incentive pay to teachers willing to teach both in-person and online, according to a recent report by KRQE.


UNM women's soccer ends 3-game skid with wins over Fresno State, Colorado College

The New Mexico women’s soccer team on Oct. 17 defeated former sole conference leader Fresno State 2-1 to cap a three-game losing streak.


Former House candidate, 'StopMLG' founder buoys allegation that governor overstepped her authority to spend $1 billion in federal relief funds

The founder of a New Mexico-based group working to unseat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is repeating a claim that the Democrat overstepped her authority when she unilaterally spent federal COVID-19 relief dollars.


RV Retailer expands into New Mexico to leverage 'great RV demographics'

RV Retailer, LLC out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has bought Aloha RV, including the two locations in Albuquerque.


Keller signs automated speed enforcement law in 'important step' to Albuquerque public safety

Mayor Tim Keller on Oct. 15 approved automated speed enforcement technology to monitor reckless driving behavior.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, May 18.


Bernalillo County Fire Department extends Cadet Academy deadline to lure 'enthusiastic' applicants

The Bernalillo County Fire Department announced that it's extending its application deadline for the upcoming Cadet Academy through Oct. 22.


New Mexico football drops fifth straight with 'frustrating' 36-7 loss to Colorado State

The New Mexico Lobos football team’s offensive woes continued with a 36-7 home loss to Colorado State.


'We lost a great American': New Mexico legislators respond to Colin Powell's death

Politicians and political parties in New Mexico are extending their condolences following the death of Gen. Colin Powell, who died on Monday, October 18, at the age of 84 as a result of COVID-19 complications.


'It’s terrible': Albuquerque's Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery again falls prey to vandalism

Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Albuquerque has become the target of vandalism once again this week, with trash and debris littering the grounds last week.



'Shameful': Albuquerque's Civilian Police Oversight Agency director steps down following no automatic reappointment

Ed Harness, Executive Director of the Civilian Police Oversight Agency (CPOA) is stepping down this week after not being automatically reappointed by the organization's council.


Judge denies Los Alamos National Lab employees' request to block vaccine mandate, preserve their 'constitutional right to decide'

A judge has denied a collective request from more than 100 Los Alamos National Lab employees on Saturday to block the lab's vaccination mandate.


'In-person Halloween events this year!': Albuquerque libraries host spooky themed events

Libraries across the state of Albuquerque will be holding Halloween-themed in-person events through Oct. 30 in celebration of the holiday.


'Every death caused by COVID-19 is preventable': 20 more die of coronavirus in New Mexico as death toll approaches 5,000

The New Mexico Department of Health reported 20 additional COVID-19-related deaths this past week.


'They’re not just hitting one business': Albuquerque police investigate shoplifting sprees

Albuquerque police are searching for the person or persons involved in a string of shoplifting cases in retail stores across the metro area.