Community activist fears Las Cruces breakdown due to crime, drugs, homelessness
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 14, 2023
When Sarah Smith attended a community safety meeting last summer, she heard complaints about the Desert Hope Apartments in Las Cruces that she didn’t expect.
Business group vows to sue Albuquerque over failure to prosecute vagrants, transients
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 14, 2023
The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) is vowing to sue the City of Albuquerque for failing to take legal action against the petty and sometimes violent crimes allegedly committed by transients and vagrants.
Former Edgewood councilor on lawsuit against her: 'I think it was filed in retaliation for the votes and some of the positions I took'
By Juliette Fairley | Feb 22, 2023
When Sherry Abraham met Edgewood resident Joseph Campbell for the first time, it was at a council meeting during her first run for office.
Mayor of New Mexico's 'Chile Capital of the World' sees future built upon Hatch Chile Festival, Spaceport
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 17, 2021
Only about 1,650 people live in the village of Hatch, New Mexico, yet about 30,000 tourists descended upon the small town earlier in September to attend the annual Hatch Chile Festival.
Magdalena makes most of its charm, vistas, history: 'If you like the West, this is a good place to be'
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 10, 2021
With a population of just over 650 people, the New Mexico village of Magdalena is small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm, beautiful vistas and rich history.
Carlsbad mayor tackles tax bill, overregulation of oil and gas industry on behalf of 'so many outstanding citizens'
By Juliette Fairley | Sep 9, 2021
The city of Carlsbad is located in one of the most scenic areas in the United States with plenty of opportunities to have outdoor fun.
Estancia mayor aims to preserve 'old school American' atmosphere of New Mexican town
By Juliette Fairley | Aug 17, 2021
Only an hour’s drive from bustling Albuquerque is Estancia, New Mexico, the core of Torrance County. While offering proximity to the big city, with a population of 1,600, the town also prides itself on a rural, homegrown atmosphere.
Española mayor bases tourism on passion, pride for New Mexico town
By Juliette Fairley | Aug 14, 2021
The town of Española, New Mexico, is nestled between Santa Fe and Taos, only 30 minutes from Los Alamos.
