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'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.


The Albuquerque Community Foundation is hosting the 40th anniversary of its Great Grant Giveaway event virtually.



'It's easy as a first-time mom to worry about it all' : Many Mothers provides Santa Fe caregivers support needed for newborn

A company providing services to Santa Fe mothers is working around the clock to provide in-home and wraparound care to caregivers of newborns six months of age or younger.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, May 18.


At 84, Encino mayor enjoys casual pace of small New Mexico village

Boyd Herrington, 84, came to the village of Encino a decade ago looking for someplace quiet where he could take it easy. That was not the case.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 17.


$3 Million Available for Affordable Housing

$3 Million Immediately Available From Affordable Housing Trust Fund To Support the Creation, Preservation, and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing in Santa Fe




Invitation: Midtown Block Party Saturday

The City of Santa Fe is sponsoring a fun and interactive Midtown Block Party as part of its continuing commitment to gather community input on October 23 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive.


Albuquerque Public Schools' $630 million bond, tax proposal on November ballot

November voters within the reach of Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) will find a proposal on their ballots for a general obligation bond and tax mill levy amounting to $630 million.


Kristen Robinson

Kristen Robinson - 1973 - 2021


James Jay Russell

James Jay Russell - August 7th, 1938 - October 11th, 2021


Mercedes G. Romero

Mercedes G. Romero - December 24, 1938 ~ October 11, 2021 (age 82)


Rose M. Baca

Rose M. Baca - September 7, 1949 ~ October 2, 2021 (age 72)


Sally Wells Whiteley

Sally Wells Whiteley - May 17, 1928 ~ October 18, 2021 (age 93)


Edward Beverly

Edward Beverly - December 1, 1932 ~ October 6, 2021 (age 88)