News from April 2022


Firefighter on 21,000-acre Cooks Peak Fire: 'It's a very fast-moving fire, a fast-growing fire'

Firefighter on 21,000-acre Cooks Peak Fire: 'It's a very fast-moving fire, a fast-growing fire'

People living in several communities located near the Cooks Peak Fire have been told to evacuate their homes as thousands of acres have already been burned in its fiery path.


Lott: 'Voters should be able to see that the number of people listed as having voted on registration rolls matches the number of ballots certified as cast'

Lott: 'Voters should be able to see that the number of people listed as having voted on registration rolls matches the number of ballots certified as cast'

For John Lott, public access to voter rolls is a simple, common sense way of ensuring transparent, honest elections.


Batteries Plus in Rio Rancho recycles batteries: We 'make sure they're safely disposed of'

Batteries Plus in Rio Rancho recycles batteries: We 'make sure they're safely disposed of'

A Rio Rancho Batteries Plus store is reminding the public that recycling batteries is a good way to help the environment.


Environmental groups react to US oil and gas leasing decision

Environmental groups react to US oil and gas leasing decision

In light of the Department of the Interior's recent decision to restart oil and gas leasing on public lands across the United States, including areas in New Mexico, several environmental and community organizations have expressed their concerns.


A wakeful state

A wakeful state

Many of us (including yours truly) have walked through our lives in an occasional state of denial.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met April 7

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, April 7.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met April 7

City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, April 7.