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NM governor's mother dies at 82: 'She taught me to fight hard, to make sure no one is left behind'

By Timothy Stuckey | May 22, 2022

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s mother, Sonja Lujan, passed away due to natural causes at the age of 82.

Film company denies violating standards: 'A safety meeting was held the morning of the incident'

By George Willis | May 21, 2022

The film production company attached to the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set said a safety meeting was held the morning of the tragedy.

'Managers are tracking': NM officials monitor water usage for fires

By George Willis | May 21, 2022

Severe drought conditions and relentless fires are proving to be a brutal combination in New Mexico.

Albuquerque home buyers struggle with soaring prices, low inventory, 'punishing rental market'

By Sam Jackson | May 21, 2022

The real estate market in Albuquerque is so competitive now that it takes only a week or so to sell a home after it is listed, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors.

City of Albuquerque City Council met Feb. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 21, 2022

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 7.

Pride Day Returns to South Valley, 'a very unique place'

By George Willis | May 20, 2022

The annual South Valley Pride Day returned in late April for the first time since the pandemic began.

Corrales farmers worried about losing orchards: ‘They’re just drying up’

By George Willis | May 20, 2022

Farmers in Corrales said they are on the verge of losing property and businesses that have been in their families for decades due to aging infrastructure and continuing drought conditions.

US Forest Service needs help with information on ‘ransacked’ UTVs

By Tamara Browning | May 20, 2022

U.S. Forest Service and Lincoln National Forest officials are asking for the public’s help with information on the vandalization of four utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).

'It’s a pretty dire situation': San Juan County Fire Department on high alert for wildfires

By Andy Nghiem | May 20, 2022

The San Juan County Fire Department is on alert for wildfires as the Four Corners region experiences drought and high wind.

Roswell approves first recreational dispensaries: ‘We want to sell adult-use cannabis’

By George Willis | May 20, 2022

The Roswell City Council recently approved the sale of recreational cannabis by two companies.

Davis New Mexico Scholarship recipient appreciates ‘great opportunity’

By T.H. Lawrence | May 20, 2022

In a ceremony set for Saturday at Santa Fe Preparatory School, the Davis New Mexico Scholarship will honor 50 New Mexican first-generation college students and award full-ride college scholarships to them.