Juliette Fairley News


Community activist fears Las Cruces breakdown due to crime, drugs, homelessness

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

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'

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

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'

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'

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

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

The town of Española, New Mexico, is nestled between Santa Fe and Taos, only 30 minutes from Los Alamos.