News from April 2022
By George Willis | Apr 12, 2022
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham continues to rave about the opening of legal recreational sales of cannabis in the state that began on April 1.
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By Andy Nghiem | Apr 12, 2022
The Albuquerque City Council recently voted to prohibit city leaders from imposing any future vaccine mandates for city employees, but that decision was vetoed by Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller.
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 12, 2022
A veteran residing in Rio Rancho is facing fines from his local homeowners association (HOA) over the issue of flying two flags on his property.
By George Willis | Apr 12, 2022
In an attempt to curtail the rising cases of dangerous car chases involving suspects and police, the First Judicial District attorney is proposing stiffer penalties for criminals attempting to flee.
By George Willis | Apr 12, 2022
Although New Mexico’s unemployment numbers are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, the state still has the country’s highest percentage of the labor force unemployed, according to numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cited in a KRQE report.
By George Willis | Apr 12, 2022
Historic agreements between New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Pueblo of Picuris Gov. Craig Quanchello and Pueblo of Pojoaque Gov. Jenelle Roybal will ensure the pueblos take part in the recreational cannabis industry. Recreational cannabis sales became legal on April 1.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2022
City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Monday, Dec. 20.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2022
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, March 24.
By Timothy Stuckey | Apr 11, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) asked drivers to slow down and pay attention while driving through highway work zones as it launches National Work Zone Awareness Week.
By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 11, 2022
An overflow fire located near Roswell has been 80% contained, according to authorities.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2022
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 22.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2022
City of Santa Fe SWMA Joint Powers Board met Thursday, March 17.
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 10, 2022
New Mexico's Roswell High School dance team recently twirled their way to a 14th championship title.
By George Willis | Apr 10, 2022
A simmering rift between state Sen. Jacob Candelaria (DTS-Bernalillo) and Mimi Stewart, state Senate president pro tem (D-Bernalillo), escalated into Candelaria suing Stewart for violating New Mexico's Human Rights Act.
By George Willis | Apr 10, 2022
There’s room for all of us: that seems to be the opinion of legal sellers of cannabis and those who deal in the black market.
By David Beasley | Apr 10, 2022
The New Mexico legislature recently passed a tax rebate bill to provide economic relief for state residents, KOB 4 reported.
By Tamara Browning | Apr 10, 2022
Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) recently prepared for an elevated wildfire risk amid dry and windy conditions.
By David Beasley | Apr 10, 2022
Mark Scotch biked through New Mexico recently as part of his Organ Trail journey to raise awareness about kidney donation.
