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Dinelli calls Albuquerque City councilor's 'miscommunication' claims on homeless encampments 'laughable'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022
Following a viral post on Nextdoor, a recent northeast Albuquerque neighborhood association meeting saw a record turnout where angry community members showed up to question the new Safe Outdoor Spaces being implemented throughout the city near residential areas.
Albuquerque resident: 'the homeless have come a long way'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 18, 2022
On June 6, members of the the public testified before the Albuquerque City Council in opposition to several Integrated Development Ordinance Amendments centered around the issue of the rising homeless population in the city and where the homeless are allowed to stay.
Retired Albuquerque police officer: 'Encouraging and enabling homeless camps to expand across the entire city is not going to be helpful'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 16, 2022
On June 6, members of the the public testified before the Albuquerque City Council in opposition to several Integrated Development Ordinance Amendments centered around the issue of the rising homeless population in the city and where the homeless are allowed to stay.
Martineztown Neighborhood Association advocates for the homeless: 'Our unhoused neighbors deserve the dignity of housing'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 15, 2022
Martineztown Neighborhood Association President Loretta Lopez gave a passionate testimony June 6 in front of the Albuquerque City Council, claiming that the homeless in New Mexico deserved more than to be living in tent camps on the sides of the roads.
Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire's impact raises concerns with New Mexico officials
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 3, 2022
New Mexico fire authorities are concerned about the ongoing impact of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire that's been burning for more than seven weeks.
'All of our rivers, all of our lakes, are running quite low, and that is going to affect our recreational access': New Mexico drought drying up opportunities for summer fun
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 2, 2022
New Mexico is currently facing the worst drought seen in decades which is putting a damper on outdoor activities as summer approaches.
'It’s an exciting time because now you can grow plants in New Mexico and you can practice': Albuquerque company offering cannabis classes
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 2, 2022
An Albuquerque business is offering a "boot camp" for new business owners looking to get started in the cannabis in New Mexico.
'We’re putting the American flag on them just to respect them': Veterans remembered in New Mexico on Memorial Day
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 1, 2022
Across New Mexico on Memorial Day, residents took the time to honor veterans and remember their sacrifices.
New Mexico offers unemployment assistance for residents impacted by recent wildfires
By Andy Nghiem | May 28, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions recently announced that it is accepting applications for wildfire unemployment assistance.
Four Corners community raises $10K for local woman: 'I am just humbled by how the community gets behind the people here'
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2022
Residents of the Four Corners community came together to raise money for a local woman diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
NMDOH reports rising number of rabid animal cases in southwest New Mexico
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning southwest New Mexico residents to be alert of rabid wild animals.
Fire crews making progress in containing Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire near Pecos
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2022
New Mexico fire officials reported that as of Monday the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire had reached roughly 311,000 acres in size.
Federal judge blocks Biden administration's attempt to lift Title 42 immigration policy
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2022
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to repeal previously enacted immigration policy.
NMHU offers shelter to evacuees of Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire
By Andy Nghiem | May 23, 2022
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is offering support to local residents who were displaced by the nearby Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire.
'It’s a pretty dire situation': San Juan County Fire Department on high alert for wildfires
By Andy Nghiem | May 20, 2022
The San Juan County Fire Department is on alert for wildfires as the Four Corners region experiences drought and high wind.
‘You could tell there was a big sense of relief ... to be back at schools’: Los Alamos students return to classrooms as fire recedes
By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022
Los Alamos students were recently allowed to return to school as the Cerro Pelado Fire begins to fade.
DOT's Trottenberg on $908 million funding to LACMTA: 'A big step toward creating more transit options'
By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced its intention to provide funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light rail line.
Lewis on proposed Albuquerque trash pickup fee increase: 'This is why people do not trust City Hall'
By Andy Nghiem | May 9, 2022
Homelessness is on the rise in Albuquerque, and the city is proposing raising the cost of residential trash pickup to provide funding for cleaning up homeless camps.
Foothills residents 'outraged' over poachers killing two neighborhood deer
By Andy Nghiem | May 9, 2022
An Albuquerque community is furious over the illegal killing of two of their beloved neighborhood deer.
'We need urgency': New Mexico task force releases plan to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives cases
By Andy Nghiem | May 8, 2022
As residents observed national Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Awareness Day May 5, the New Mexico MMIWR task force released a revised plan for responding to missing and murdered Indigenous women cases.