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A fire near the Moriarty Municipal Airport, east of Albuquerque, burned nearly 200 acres and multiple homes

New Mexico state forester says there's no guarantee that the wildfires won't be dangerous this year

State foresters are reminding the public to prepare a “ready, set, go plan” as parts of New Mexico remain vulnerable to the kind of wildfires that ravaged land and properties last year.

Frequent bus rider in Albuquerque: 'If you miss a bus, it’s a lot longer in between the next one'

A new streamlined bus schedule has been instituted in Albuquerque to combat a shortage of bus drivers.

Taos mother who lost her son to suicide: 'We feel like we have to do something to prevent this'

A Taos family is questioning why nothing has been done to the Taos Gorge Bridge to deter suicides despite the approval of a $150,000 grant from the state to install cameras along the bridge and also improve the railing.

New Mexico Republican legislators request federal investigation into state's DOH, citing 'dismal record of protecting vulnerable populations'

New Mexico House Republican leaders recently wrote a letter requesting that the inspector general for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services initiate an independent investigation into the New Mexico Department of Health.

Albuquerque official on homeless shelter delays: 'We’re certainly hoping to see these roadblocks minimize'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 4, 2023

Chris is typical of someone who is homeless in Albuquerque and eager for the city to open a shelter inside the Gateway Center.

Navajo Technical University official: 'Younger generations are migrating away from traditional Navajo communities'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 4, 2023

Navajo Technical University (NTU) has added a doctorate program focusing on the study of tribal culture, which school officials said could help keep younger generations from leaving the tribal communities.

Santa Fe officials consider city-endorsed homeless camps: 'This is an issue in our community'

By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 4, 2023

An issue that was hotly debated in Albuquerque is now a topic of discussion in Santa Fe as officials mull city-endorsed homeless camps in the city.

Sunny Smiles Initiative co-founder: 'I just wanted to do something for woman’s health'

An area nonprofit organization is creating awareness about menstrual hygiene for young girls in rural Uganda.

New Space New Mexico founder: 'New Mexico is the nexus for the new space race'

New Space New Mexico is a nonprofit created to help grow the space business in the state by bringing together all of the key players for space innovation.

Albuquerque officials adding more cameras to crack down on speeders

In an effort to crack down on speeding along Montgomery Boulevard, city officials have added two new cameras to target east and westbound traffic between Louisiana and Wyoming to get people to ease up on the gas along the stretch of road.

Albuquerque Mountain Bike Association board member on new grant: 'One of the big things is looking into the mountains and expanding that to have more'

A state grant will pay for much-needed improvements to trails in the Sandia Mountains for New Mexico mountain bikers.

U. of New Mexico to host Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference April 21

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference at the University of New Mexico, and hosted by the Undergraduate Research, Arts & Design Network (URAD), will be held in person at the SUB on April 21, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Albuquerque police to receive more training regarding use of deadly force

The Albuquerque Police Department has announced officers will receive more targeting training related to the use of deadly force after a review of last year’s police shootings.

Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival attendee: ‘I think this is great for the small businesses’

Cold weather didn’t damper the spirits of attendees at the Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday.

Gallup School District parent on taking their child to school: ‘Having to look outside and see the weather and see inches of snow was concerning for me’

The calendar may say that it’s spring, but for one New Mexico parent, the ongoing wintry weather makes driving her child to school worrisome.

Grisham on signing conservation and wildlife-related bills: 'I’m proud that we are prioritizing funding for conservation'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two conservation and wildlife-related bills into law recently, establishing the state’s first-ever recurring funding for conservation efforts.

Albuquerque balloon shop owner takes pride in 'knowing that we’re making a difference here in the community'

Brent and Jennifer Olson, who own On the Rise Balloon Shop in Albuquerque and are both balloon artists, recently took part in an international event called the Big Balloon Build.

The Food Depot executive director: 'We're excited to have this program providing really good, culturally relevant, nutritious food into the food banks'