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Las Cruces OKs $3.75 million to expand Casa de Peregrinos food program

An expansion of the Casa de Peregrinos food program has earned support from the Las Cruces City Council, authorizing $3.75 million for warehouse restoration efforts.


Albuquerque officers 'starting to run short' in efforts to rebuild injured colleague's vehicle, seek public's help

Officer Mario Verbeck was injured last month during a shootout with a robbery suspect, and his colleagues are now collaborating to rebuild one of Verbeck's cars and asking for the public's help.


Townsend: Democratic lawmakers 'forging ahead with their secretive plan' to raise New Mexico's gas tax

New Mexico's House Minority Leader Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) has criticized the state's Democratic lawmakers for what he called a "secretive plan" to enact a large hike in gas taxes for the working families in the Land of Enchantment.


'Unbelievable' former Lobo running back DonTrell Moore to enter Ring of Honor

Roswell native and University of New Mexico running back DonTrell Moore will be added to the UNM Football Ring of Honor on Oct. 16 as the Lobos take on Colorado State at University Stadium.


New Mexico reports over 800 new COVID-19 cases over weekend

New Mexico has an additional 839 COVID-19 cases, state health officials announced Wednesday, bringing the state's total cases to 256,947.


Joint letter to New Mexico state leadership: Invest in 'tested and cost-effective' energy, not fossil hydrogen

Nearly three dozen groups in New Mexico have written a joint letter to lawmakers in the state that expressed their concerns about fossil hydrogen and how it's a "counterproductive distraction" instead of a solution for climate change.


'Lives are at stake': New Mexico senators urge Reddit to pull 'dangerous medical misinformation' about ivermectin from online discussion platform

The online social media platform Reddit has a letter in hand signed by two U.S. senators from New Mexico urging curtailment of discussion about the use of ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment.


Filming of 'Outlaw Land,' an 'iconic western,' underway in New Mexico

Production is currently underway in the Land of Enchantment on a new feature film produced by Keystone Films LLC titled "Outlaw Land," the New Mexico Film Office announced on October 6.


Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, May 6.



'Dangerous' inmate recaptured after escape from Chaves County Detention Center

Early on the morning of Oct. 4, a "dangerous" inmate escaped the Chaves County Detention Center, and was recaptured after a standoff of six and a half hours, the Chaves County Sheriff's office said.


Albuquerque Isotopes Bird earns All-Star nod; it's 'icing on the cake' after strong season

Albuquerque Isotopes' first baseman Greg Bird was named to the Triple-A West Post-Season All-Star Team, KRQE reported.


'Placed in fear of your life': Former Rio Arriba deputy sues Española, Taos County for emotional distress suffered during 2020 raid on sheriff's office

A former Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Deputy filed a lawsuit against the City of Española and Taos County on Wednesday, claiming that authorities put his life in danger.


New Mexico Human Services Department allocates $1.4 million in economic relief for those 'overlooked' by federal programs

The New Mexico Human Services Department is set to begin accepting applications on Tuesday, Oct. 12, as it readies to distribute $1.4 million in economic relief assistance to New Mexico residents as the pandemic continues.


Biden mum on Lujan Grisham's request to declare August flooding a major disaster to allow for 'effective recovery'

President Joe Biden has not yet responded to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's request earlier this week federal disaster declaration following heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Doña Ana County this past August.


Professor: UNM won't 'follow its own advice,' exempts dual-credit high schoolers from campus vaccine requirements

The University of New Mexico announced in a letter on Sept. 27 that dual-credit high school students attending the school would be exempted from the vaccine mandate for students.


Great happenings in Santa Fe this week

Here are the events happening in Santa Fe this week.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 6.


Business of the Week: BadDog Design a one-stop solution for creative branding strategies

Whether you want to get your brand message out there in print or on the web, BadDog Design is here to help you out. They believe in mindful marketing rather than just following trends.


'We just need to have landing spots': Albuquerque's developing landscape threatens key balloon landing zones

Not having enough landing spots in Albuquerque is not a concern that came in front of the public today. But it is the first time ever that advanced satellite imaging has been used to understand exactly how much land has been used up, according to KRQE.