By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 2, 2023
On July 26, 2023, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act, aiming to amend the fire department repayment system and provide just and timely compensation for the services rendered by local departments. This legislation, which seeks to alleviate the firefighter shortage, was previously reintroduced in the House by U.S. Representative Josh Harder (D-Calif.) earlier this year according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
The City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) union recently negotiated a new two-year contract to give APD officers a raise over the next two years. Albuquerque attorney and political commentator Pete Dinelli wonders if city administration is doing enough to fix the crime issue in Albuquerque beyond the increased funds APD will receive.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
New Mexico farmers know a thing about weather-related disasters but their advice is seldom sought, Democrat U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján said in a news release issued last week
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
There's much to be thankful for after five years of impact Albuquerque's Office of Equity & Inclusion has had on the government and community, the office's director said in a news release
By New Mexico Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023
A proposed clean vehicles air rule announced last week by the city of Albuquerque would go a long way toward addressing the area's part in global climate change, the city's health director said in a news release
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), who serve as co-chairs of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, announced the commencement of a 30-day period for the public to submit comments to the USF Working Group in a press release on July 27. The deadline for submitting comments is set for Aug. 25, providing stakeholders and the public with an opportunity to provide their input to the Working Group on relevant matters pertaining to the Universal Service Fund according to a press release.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 31, 2023
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, announced his support for the U.S. Department of Energy's guidance on the implementation of the Home Energy Rebate Programs for State and Territorial Energy Offices, according to a press release on July 27. These programs were secured by Heinrich in the Inflation Reduction Act and were based on his Zero-Emission Homes Act according to a press release.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023
City of Albuquerque City Council met Tuesday, June 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 29, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 26
By Pete Dinelli | Jul 28, 2023
The regular 2023 municipal election to elect City Councilors for City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be held on November 7, 2023 along with $200 Million in bonds to be approved by city voters.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 28, 2023
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, June 23
By T.H. Lawrence | Jul 27, 2023
Fledgling team finds success at state and national competitions with an emphasis on growth and safety
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 27, 2023
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Florida) again vouched for nuclear energy after introducing five new bills as a part of his 2023-24 Nuclear Energy Package.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Authority Joint Powers Board met Thursday, May 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 27, 2023
City of Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee met Wednesday, June 21
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 27, 2023
The Forest Service has released its report on the origin of the Cerro Pelado fire in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest in April 2022. The cause of the fire that burned 46,000 acres was a prescribed burn, according to the report.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 27, 2023
CNM Ingenuity Inc., the "enterprise arm" of Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), has acquired New Mexico-New Elder World (NM-NEW), a non-profit organization that connects older New Mexicans with mentoring and entrepreneurial opportunities.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 26, 2023
On July 25, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs issued a press release announcing the upcoming Old Fort Lincoln Days event, scheduled for August 4th through the 6th.
By New Mexico Sun Report | Jul 26, 2023
On July 24, the city of Albuquerque announced that it has officially opened registration for its before- and after-school programs. T
