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Albuquerque city councilor requests 'independent survey' and claims poor conditions for animals at Biopark
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 28, 2022
Albuquerque city councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn alleges that animals at the Albuquerque Biopark are being neglected and suffering, and she has photos to support her claims.
Sauna-like heat plagues Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital: 'The lobby thermostat was clocking at 93 degrees'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 28, 2022
Air-conditioning problems at a Gallup hospital are creating dangerous conditions for patients and employees due to ongoing financial troubles.
Albuquerque schools talk safety measures following Texas school shooting
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 1, 2022
Teachers in the metro Albuquerque area schools are taking additional safety measures following the fatal shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week that resulted in the deaths of 21 people.
More evacuations underway as Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire rages
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 25, 2022
Safety officials in New Mexico are ordering more evacuations as the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire continues to spread.
‘Please, please evacuate’: Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire grows, residents urged to evacuate
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 11, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) declared a state of emergency in New Mexico as the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire grew to over 200,000 acres.
Two suspects arrested following street racing incident in Albuquerque
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 11, 2022
Two suspects who were involved in an alleged street racing incident appeared in court in Albuquerque on Monday (May 9) after being apprehended by police.
Fire crews battling Calf Canyon, Hermits Peak fires prep for worsening conditions from high winds
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 1, 2022
Fire crews are preparing for high winds that are forecasted to make conditions worse for the largest wildfire burning in New Mexico.
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces $10 million in grants for food security; 'There's more work to do'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 30, 2022
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday that a grant for $10 million will be used for food security in the state.
Gallup HS students return to class after senior prank suspension, 'discipline ... will resume'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 22, 2022
A judge's order has students returning to Gallup High School after a senior prank that occurred on April Fool's Day.
Farmington continues to see high unemployment as New Mexico recovers from pandemic: 'Folks ... looked for new opportunities'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 21, 2022
With New Mexico pulling some of the highest unemployment rates in the country, numbers in Farmington could signal a changing workforce even as numbers begin to improve.
'Obvious hazards to employees regarding the use of firearms': New Mexico fines Rust Movie Productions following fatal shooting investigation
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 21, 2022
The state of New Mexico fined Rust Movie Productions due to the fatal shooting of a production member by actor and producer Alec Baldwin in October 2021.
Wildfire season arrives early in New Mexico
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 21, 2022
Fire season has come prematurely for New Mexico as high-elevation snow melted earlier than usual this year, making for a dryer-than-expected April.
Santa Fe office manager: Alleged jewelry thief 'terrorizing all the different businesses downtown'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 21, 2022
A man is facing charges this week after allegedly stealing more than $200,000 worth of jewelry in Santa Fe recently.
'Never had an incident like this': Rail Runner increases security following stabbings
By Ariana Chiarenza | Mar 25, 2022
The New Mexico Rail Runner is looking into new security measures, following a series of stabbings that occurred last week during an afternoon train ride.
Coach Bradbury 'excited' with 20-point WNIT opening-round win against Grand Canyon
By Ariana Chiarenza | Mar 17, 2022
The University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Team scored a 20-point win over Grand Canyon University during their opening game of the Women's National Invitation Tournament last week.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church relies on robot to keep school clean
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 26, 2022
A robot called "Breezy One" has been responsible for keeping St. Mary’s Catholic Church clean during the pandemic.
Chevron wins bid to provide new solar energy in New Mexico, 'estimated $7 million in new revenue'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 21, 2022
Energy providers Chevron have successfully won a solar energy bid for the Eddy County project last week in New Mexico designed to provide new solar panels to the state's landscape.
'A difficult topic for us to tackle': Land commissioners debate what will become of Epstein's Santa Fe ranch
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 6, 2022
Land Commissioners outside of Santa Fe are working to determine what will become of Jeffrey Epstein’s $27.5M New Mexico ranch following his arrest and subsequent suicide in 2019.
'Preserve and protect what we can': Labor shortages, climate change hammer New Mexico's annual chile production
By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 7, 2021
New reports have found that the annual production of chile in New Mexico has decreased, causing new challenges for chile farmers and restaurants throughout the state.
'Keep up with what’s coming in': Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office catches up on police shooting backlog
By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 7, 2021
The District Attorney’s Office in Bernalillo County announced on Monday that it is now caught up entirely on the backlog of police shooting cases while continuing to look for additional special prosecutors to prevent the system from bogging down again.