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Job seekers turned out with resumes in hand, looking to impress at the recent Albuquerque Public Schools Job Fair.

Albuquerque barber recounts destruction vandals caused to his shop

Lance Garcia, owner of the Albuquerque barbershop, Fate Barber Co., described how vandals stripped his business June 2, "taking whatever they can get, literally mirrors off the walls," KRQE reported.

Santa Fe artist: “I love dogs and I love coffee and I love paintings'

Tony Allegretti, an artist living in Santa Fe, paints portraits of dogs with coffee.

Corrales Fire Chief Anthony Martinez: 'This river is very dangerous...you could get caught up in debris, and you could die.'

First responders from multiple agencies have been staging at the water's edge in case a water rescue is needed along dangerous spots in the Rio Grande River, fire officials told KOAT.

UFC heavyweight champion tells Albuquerque teen to turn mocking words into motivation: 'Focus on the good, my friend'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 5, 2023

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Champion Jon Jones helped turn a comment intended to mock a young man’s dreams into motivation to become a champion.

New Mexico secretary of public education on special ed teachers: 'We want to be able to recruit them and retain them for the long term'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 4, 2023

New Mexico is looking to make plans to better support the 50,000 students in the state who are in need of special education.

Bernalillo County's Arguelles warns of dangerous Rio Grande conditions: 'It may not be the best time to be on the water'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Rescue crews responded to 29 rescue calls over the last three weeks along dangerous stretches of the Rio Grande near Corrales.

Albuquerque mayor: Pay equity in budget was 'the right thing to do'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed off on the $1.4 billion spending plan on May 23, saying the budget process, while the hardest he’s worked on since taking office, dedicates extra funds to improve pay equity in government, which he called "the right thing to do."

Keller on the city of Albuquerque: 'Our story is still in progress'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Jun 3, 2023

Tim Keller, mayor of Albuquerque, city in New Mexico said Albuquerque's story is still in progress. on May 21st.

Viscoli: “Gun buybacks are an effective way to get unwanted guns out of homes"

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 2023 gun buyback event June 3 to offer an exchange of firearms for gift cards.

Heerding: 'We're still doing the damage assessments here within the city of Clovis'

Clovis residents are dealing with the aftermath of a severe storm that struck the city May 24, causing extensive damage to homes and automobiles.

Albuquerque police to issue citations for median safety ordinance

The Albuquerque Police Department is enforcing a new median safety ordinance recently approved by the city.

Santa Fe boy on alerting others about house fire: ‘I smell smoke. Let's get out’

Thanks to a drill learned in school, nine-year-old Asaya Chavez of Santa Fe saved the lives of his two small cousins from a house fire, a news report said.

Rio Rancho parent on COVID-19 impact: 'My kids, they’ve had some struggles'

Josh Melendez, parent of Rio Rancho public school students, said he feels his children have fallen behind in their education because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABQ BioPark curator: 'Koluk was one of the most playful animals at the BioPark'

The ABQ BioPark announced on May 26 the loss of Koluk, a polar bear who had been in the care of the park since 1997.

Video shows vandals damaging property at Albuquerque Bilingual Academy

The Albuquerque Bilingual Academy was vandalized recently, and video evidence caught five young adults in the act.

NMSU Bernalillo County Co-op Extension's Garlisch on summer moths: 'It's just the cycle of nature'

No matter the plan for the summer, moths will be joining, KOB 4 reported recently.

Visitors, boaters, businesses 'excited' about high water level at Elephant Butte Lake

Elephant Butte Lake is approximately twice as full as it was at this time last year.

Deadly Red River shooting marks annual biker event

The 41st annual Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally near Taos turned deadly when a shooting between rival motorcycle gangs left three people dead and others injured.

Lujan: ‘We must never forget the stories and the histories of our brave men and women’