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New Mexico's blossoming cannabis industry could bring its share of societal woes

With marijuana use legal for adults in New Mexico since June 29, supporters and detractors continue to debate whether the new law is good for the state.


Orange Barrel Report for the Week of October 3, 2021

Weekly Road Maintenance and Construction Updates


Las Cruces Health Policy Review Committee Meeting Oct. 6, 2021 Agenda

The Health Policy Review Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall, 700 N Main, Room 2007A, Las Cruces, New Mexico.


New Episodes from Tipping Point New Mexico

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


Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.

Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.


City Hosting Community Talk on Southside Violence

City Sponsors Community Conversation on Violent Incidents in District 3



Op-ed: The marijuana lament

We've legalized 'recreational marijuana' use in New Mexico, and it's a sad day for those of us who fail to see how adding yet one more problem to our already burgeoning list of statewide challenges is a net positive.



'Just waiting and waiting': Rental, unemployment assistance still eludes some struggling New Mexicans

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic took root in New Mexico, some residents still struggle with unemployment or rental assistance and benefits.


'It'll be hard to say': Lack of state testing leaves NMPED unable to measure learning loss during pandemic

New Mexico Public Education Department officials say it is impossible to measure potential learning loss during the pandemic since so few students participated in state testing last year.


Transfer catcher brings 'experience behind the dish' to Lobos softball

University of New Mexico softball coach Paula Congleton recently announced that the team has signed transfer catcher Janae Cameron.


'It's been a privilege': Santa Fe Police Chief Padilla announces retirement

City of Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) Chief of Police Andrew Padilla recently announced his retirement after more than 21 years of service.


New Mexico's Heinrich: New 'Dreamers' proposal 'critically important' but still falls short

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich applauds the Biden Administration’s proposal to slow or eliminate the deportation of an estimated 700,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, or "dreamers," but said it stops short of being ideal.


UNM football drops 20-13 contest to UTEP after COVID-19 protocols leave Lobos down 6 players

With six of University of New Mexico football's best receivers unable to play due to COVID-19 protocol, coach Danny Gonzales still wasn't offering any excuses for the team's 20-13 road loss to UTEP.


Kokinadis blames governor's 'unfair policies' for New Mexico's steep hike in educator retirements

New Mexico has seen a 40% increase in the retirement of education employees this year, citing it as the largest number seen in seven years.


During 'perfect time to expand,' Albuquerque's Presbyterian Hospital tweaks design of multimillion dollar tower

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an Albuquerque hospital to rethink some elements of its new tower layout while its still under construction.


Two international manufacturers expand to southern New Mexico, bring at least 10 jobs

The Tecma Group of Companies and Ergomotion Inc., both international manufacturers, have announced they'll open new facilities in Santa Teresa, the Albuquerque Journal reported.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6.