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EPA holds public sessions on new methane emission rules

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to hold the first of three listening sessions aimed at engaging the public in crafting new regulations for methane emissions from oil and gas operations.

Chef and owner believes Liu Liu Liu brings something 'very new to the dining landscape' in Santa Fe

By Elyse Kelly | Jun 17, 2021

Anyone in Santa Fe looking to pair fine dining with a side of rock music can find just that at Los Angeles restaurateurs Cameron Markham and Elizabeth Blankstein’s new restaurant Liu Liu Liu.

Freshman senator Duhigg: Purple Star Schools in New Mexico 'huge win' for state's military families

By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021

Freshman state Sen. Katy Duhigg (D-Albuquerque) recently praised one of a package of bills signed into law earlier this year that established "Purple Star Schools" in New Mexico.

Stansbury's special election win 'sent a clear message,' according to New Mexico Democratic party chair

By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 16, 2021

Democratic state Rep. Melanie Stansbury recently won a special congressional election to fill a seat left vacant following Deb Haaland's appointment as President Joe Biden's interior secretary, according to an NBC news report.

Albuquerque takes 'big step forward' by investing $7 million on lighting, walkways in Wells Park

By John Kelly | Jun 16, 2021

Mayor Tim Keller stated in a recent tweet that Albuquerque is striving to create well-lit streets in the Wells Park neighborhood.

University of New Mexico Law School mourns the passing of 'visionary leader' and former dean Fred Hart

By April Bamburg | Jun 16, 2021

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Law School family lost a member on June 6, when former dean and professor Fred Hart died.

'It takes a village': Santa Fe Animal Shelter welcomes back volunteers during busiest month of the year

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 16, 2021

The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is in the midst of what's traditionally its busiest month of the year, and the shelter is looking for assistance to keep up with the increased number of animals they'll serve and families who'll open their hearts to a new pet.

Lujan 'proud to have fought' for $17 billion amendment aimed at bolstering New Mexico's national labs

By April Bamburg | Jun 16, 2021

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Santa Fe moves to have certain officials live within city limits; it 'all has to do with public safety'

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 16, 2021

The city of Santa Fe is deciding whether or not certain city officials, such as the city manager, fire chief and police chief, should be required to live within the city limits.

Grisham 'kind of bragging' over joint 'Rediscover New Mexico' partnership with Airbnb

By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham didn't brag when she found out about the announcement by an international online marketplace for homestays and other lodging that it is launching a campaign to support travel across New Mexico.

Albuquerque city council hopes 'Speeding Has A Name' campaign will push residents to 'step up and slow down'

By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021

Albuquerque's "Speeding Has A Name" educational campaign is a now more than a month into its attempt to save lives and have fewer drivers answer questions about whether they knew how fast they were driving.

Sierra Club reacts to court's decision on oil leasing pause

By New Mexico Sun | Jun 16, 2021

On Tuesday, a federal judge issued a temporary block on the Biden administration's pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal public lands.

Kenney calls for tighter drinking water regulation against PFAS amid 'public health, environmental and economic crisis for New Mexico'

By Karla Florez | Jun 16, 2021

New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney stood before the U.S. Senate Committee to raise concerns about the overwhelmingly high quantity of certain chemicals, called PFAS, that threaten drinking water sources across the state.