News from August 2022
Family of injured cyclist: 'We just knew that there was an accident'
By George Willis | Aug 3, 2022
Donations continue to be made for a biker who was severely injured in New Mexico after riding for more than 2,600 miles.
Albuquerque resident: 'How much money has been flushed down the toilet in the last five years putting Band Aids on the vagrant situation?'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 3, 2022
Safe outdoor spaces became legal in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city July 28, and the Albuquerque City Council ultimately added the safe outdoor spaces as a new use in the city’s Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO).
Vandals steal hard-to-miss food trailer in Albuquerque
By George Willis | Aug 3, 2022
Vandals recently stole a food trailer from where it was being stored on Jefferson near Lumber Avenue in Albuquerque.
Legislation package will aid New Mexico, Western firefighters and victims
By George Willis | Aug 3, 2022
A package of bills announced by New Mexico state Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández and Melanie Stansbury would offer additional assistance to wildfire victims and also ensure wildland firefighters are paid at least $20 an hour.
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met July 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2022
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, July 14.
Santa Fe River Commission met July 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2022
Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, July 14.
New Mexico governor says the state will not be 'a dumping ground for spent nuclear fuel'
By George Willis | Aug 2, 2022
Several national environmental groups recently filed a lawsuit to prevent a nuclear waste facility from opening in Texas near the New Mexico border.
Albuquerque's closing homeless of encampment at Coronado Park is 'monumental in the shift of what it means for that area'
By George Willis | Aug 2, 2022
Mayor Tim Keller recently announced the city is closing down Coronado Park to get rid of the homeless encampments that have overtaken the area, according to KOAT 7 News.
New Mexico Crusaders for Justice: Homicide suspects are being rearrested ‘for the same charge or worse’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 2, 2022
While the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) recently revealed its success in charging or arresting 70 homicide suspects this year, the cofounders of New Mexico Crusaders for Justice are demanding swifter legal action and stiffer consequences after they have been arrested.
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2022
City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 13.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2022
City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, July 13.
Mayor’s office quiet on suspending 'safe outdoor spaces' homeless plan
By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 1, 2022
Neither Mayor Tim Keller’s office nor the city’s Planning Department responded to a request from the New Mexico Sun on the possible suspension of applications for safe outdoor spaces (SOS), tent encampments for the homeless approved by City Council on a 5-4 vote on June 6.
U-Haul with couple's belongings stolen in Albuquerque
By George Willis | Aug 1, 2022
Emily Butcher and Jesse Lamb stopped in Albuquerque on their way to California thinking the U-Haul carrying all their belongings was safely guarded while they slept for the night.
Navajo Nation signs $1 billion deal to provide residents with ‘water, electricity, broadband, housing and hardship assistance’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 1, 2022
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez recently signed a federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding resolution totaling more than $1 billion to help the reservation’s residents throughout Arizona, Mexico and Utah.
Roadrunner Food Bank struggles to meet demand: 'Our dollars at the food bank are stretched'
By George Willis | Aug 1, 2022
An Albuquerque food bank is trying to keep up with increasing demand amid fewer donations.
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met July 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 1, 2022
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, July 12.
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met July 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 1, 2022
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, July 11.