News from April 2022
Public Regulation Commission accused of 'egregiously' violating New Mexico Open Meetings Act
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 27, 2022
The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) has recently filed two complaints against the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) for what it calls "egregious" violations of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Jan. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2022
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Jan. 6.
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2022
City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, April 12.
Roswell PD manhunt: 'We are currently in search' of double-murder suspect
By John Kelly | Apr 26, 2022
Police are searching for 15-year-old Jayvin Montoya as a suspect in a double homicide that took place on April 16.
VRF lawsuit: Public access to non-confidential voter information at 'zenith of First Amendment protection'
By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 26, 2022
A federal lawsuit seeking greater transparency in New Mexico’s voter rolls cites the prohibitive cost to gain access to the rolls, and a vague state law that restricts how the information can be used.In its complaint filed in U.S.
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2022
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, April 12.
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met April 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2022
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Tuesday, April 12.
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance leader: 'Doctors have been seeing firsthand the damages caused by masks'
By Tom Lawrence | Apr 25, 2022
The toll on the mental health of American young people during the enforced isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is becoming more and more clear, and the results are both revealing and troubling, according to some studies.
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2022
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, April 11.
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 25, 2022
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, April 11.
Garcia: Cooks Peak fire 'a very fast-moving fire, a fast-growing fire'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 24, 2022
Several New Mexico communities near Cooks Peak are still under evacuation orders as a wildfire continues to spread.
PNM's Yingling: In New Mexico's high-wind season, 'we have to be very proactive'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 24, 2022
PNM, New Mexico's largest power company, is preparing for any effects that high winds may have on the state's power lines and poles.
UNM's OMI receives federal funding to expand research on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases: 'Uniquely poised ... to help make progress'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 24, 2022
The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine's Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI) received additional funding to solve Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases.
'Orbeez Challenge' comes to Farmington, police warn of possible criminal consequences
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 23, 2022
The Farmington Police Department is doing its part to warn the community about a new TikTok challenge among teenagers involving toy guns and water beads that is taking the internet by storm.
Thomson: New Mexicans 'celebrated responsibly' first legal 4/20 cannabis holiday with more than $2 million in sales
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 23, 2022
Sales of cannabis in the Land of Enchantment surpassed $2 million on 4/20, pointing to the conclusion that New Mexicans were happy to take part in the unofficial cannabis holiday legally for the first time.
Albuquerque insurance agent Jackson offers homeowners advice about windstorms
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 23, 2022
New Mexico homeowners were concerned about possible damage to their homes and property amid the strong winds forecasted to sweep through the Albuquerque area this week.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Jan. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2022
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 3.
Lawyers for Gallup students accused in senior prank demand seniors be let back in class: 'The amount of constitutional violations is just shocking'
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 22, 2022
The lawyers representing four Gallup High School students accused of being part of an April Fools' Day prank filed a petition at the McKinley County Courthouse, demanding that officials let the seniors return to school.
Gallup HS students return to class after senior prank suspension, 'discipline ... will resume'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Apr 22, 2022
A judge's order has students returning to Gallup High School after a senior prank that occurred on April Fool's Day.
Albuquerque lawmakers enforce vehicle speeding enforcement: 'We have to change the culture'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 22, 2022
Mayor Tim Keller last fall signed an ordinance to bring back mobile speed enforcement to reduce the speeding culture in Albuquerque.
