News from April 2022
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Jan. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2022
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Monday, Jan. 3.
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met March 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2022
City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission met Thursday, March 31.
Pet of the Week: Charlie
By Submitted by Animal Humane New Mexico | Apr 15, 2022
Pet of the Week: Charlie
Expansion begins at Santa Fe Regional Airport: ‘Now, it's taking off’
By George Willis | Apr 14, 2022
Groundbreaking ceremonies were recently held in Santa Fe to celebrate the construction of the Airport Terminal and Parking Lot Expansion project.
Hermits Peak Fire now spans over 7,000 acres, only 10% containment: 'It's a very challenging situation'
By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 14, 2022
A wildfire burning near Hermit Peak has now spread to over 7,000 acres and is only 10% contained, according to KOB 4.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Dec. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2022
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, Dec. 28.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met March 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2022
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, March 30.
Medical marijuana users are frustrated due to long lines, lack of supply: 'We don't matter anymore'
By George Willis | Apr 13, 2022
With the success of recreational sales of cannabis in New Mexico, medical users are upset that they are not getting more exclusive access.
'Disrespectful to our community': APD banned from PrideFest events
By George Willis | Apr 13, 2022
Organizers of LGBTQ+ Pride festivities voted to ban the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) from this year's events, citing the 1969 Stonewall riots as their reason.
Recent poll shows 'Majorities of Republicans, Independents, and Democrats ... want the state to take action to make health care more affordable'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 13, 2022
A recent nonpartisan survey showed that the majority of New Mexicans support affordable health care reforms.
New Mexico partners with train operators to offer 75% off fares as gas prices remain high, 'more people returning to work'
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 13, 2022
As the cost of fuel remains high in New Mexico and across the country, the state and train operators have teamed up to offer significantly reduced fares to make it more affordable for commuters and travelers to get around.
Lujan Grisham 'glad to enact' legislation sending economic relief payments to New Mexicans
By Solange DeLisle | Apr 13, 2022
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be headed into the wallets of New Mexicans after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) signed a special-session House Bill into law on April 8 after a special legislative session.
Colorado State bests University of New Mexico lobos in women's tennis match
By David Beasley | Apr 13, 2022
The University of New Mexico Lobos were no match for Colorado State, losing 4-0 in women's tennis, UNM said in a news release.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Dec. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2022
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Dec. 20.
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met March 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2022
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, March 28.
Presence of radioactive liquid halts operations at US nuclear waste repository: 'There is no risk to the public or the environment'
By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 12, 2022
A section of the U.S. government's nuclear waste site in southeast New Mexico was recently evacuated after a package containing a small amount of radioactive liquid was discovered, KOB 4 reported.
'Right now the laws are a little unclear': Sandoval County authorities face difficulty in prosecuting certain marijuana cases
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 12, 2022
Sandoval County authorities are having difficulty applying marijuana laws apply to cases where the violators are minors.
Study shows Albuquerque drivers are highly reliant on GPS
By David Hutton | Apr 12, 2022
A study by North Star Inbound has found that drivers in New Mexico are increasingly turning to technology to find their way, using GPS for directions.
