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Aune on new transportation plan for Santa Fe: 'A fixed roadway [cannot] accommodate ... people who may want to walk ... [or] bike'

Santa Fe leaders are working on a new transportation plan aimed at connecting parts of the city without reliance on cars.



Rio Rancho stages Big Event to offer service to community: 'We’re so happy to have support'

Rio Rancho High School students and 100 adult volunteers staged the annual Big Event recently, the city’s largest community service project.


Lujan Grisham on Trujillo resignation: 'Lynn has been an essential part of our efforts'

Lynn Trujillo is leaving her job as the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department’s cabinet secretary at the end of this month.


Albuquerque kids view movie: 'We get young Black and Brown kids out and expose them to superheroes'

Approximately 400 children received free tickets to see the new movie "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" last weekend.


New Mexico Cattle Growers Association president on higher meat prices: Low 'heifer retention for the last several years due to the drought'

New Mexico ranchers are experiencing record-low cattle numbers, which will eventually lead to higher prices for meat this holiday season.


Non-profits deliver Thanksgiving meals and coats to area families

Hundreds of families in Albuquerque got Thanksgiving meals recently at the Mesa Verde Community Center.


Albuquerque woman working to make New Mexico green: 'Bring your own bottle, and I’ll refill it'

An Albuquerque woman has created a business to limit the need for plastic bottles and make New Mexico green.


APS students organize esports tournament: 'All teams can play, no matter what age level'

The first official esports tournament in the state was held recently at the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Berna Facio Professional Development Center.


Neighbors concerned about Corrales resident turning home into assisted living facility: 'Everybody has an open heart to do something for those people who need our help'

A Corrales resident is looking to open a small assisted living facility in her home but is already getting backlash from potential neighbors.


Local lawyer: Audit shows Keller administration created a 'system of cronyism' as number of unclassified employees grow

An audit by the city of Albuquerque recently found that the number of unclassified city employees has grown substantially under Mayor Tim Keller's administration.


Texas family has U-Haul stolen along with daughter's medical supplies in 'trusted' hotel parking lot

A Texas family already facing its share of adversity woke up Nov. 4 to find that their U-Haul holding all their belongings was stolen from the parking lot of the hotel outside Albuquerque where they were staying.


Swanson on Bernalillo County Public Art Program: 'It's a great opportunity to share arts with the community'

The Bernalillo County Public Art Program is adding to its collection of public works of art to celebrate 30 years of creativity.


For Goodness Cakes chapter leader: 'This is a really quick and easy way to give back to the kids'

Brittany Puckett, chapter leader of For Goodness Cakes, said that the organization makes and hand-delivers birthday and graduation cakes to children in foster care and youth overcoming adversity on their special day.


AAGACC founder: 'One of the goals of the chamber is to create advocacy for African American businesses'

Theresa Carson, founder of the African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (AAGACC), said that the chamber was founded to develop and empower economic opportunities for African American/black businesses.


Balloon Fiesta director reflects on 50th anniversary: 'The entire world showed up' in Albuquerque

Sam Park, executive director of the Balloon Fiesta, said “the entire world showed up” for the 50th anniversary of the International Balloon Fiesta held last month in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


Rio Rancho PD detective on new furry addition: 'She was just the sweetest thing'

Detective Kimberly Hopper of the Rio Rancho Police Department said that she likes to show that police are human by getting a therapy dog in the department, KOAT 7 reported.


Despite weather issues, Balloon Fiesta 'opening day, I’ll say, was the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen'

Opening night set the tone for one of the largest attendances ever at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.


Rio Rancho mayor on shipping container shopping complex: 'We're going to see some incredible opportunities'

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull said the city hopes a new project will bring more people to the area.


Dangerous intersection in East Mountains to become a roundabout: 'There have been a lot of accidents'

The intersection where Highway 14 meets Frost Road and the route up the ski area will be changed to a roundabout, according to a KRQE report.