News from December 2022


New Mexico law enforcement officials meet with Albuquerque schoolchildren in 28th annual Cops for Kids program, a 'great event'

The 28th annual Cops for Kids event attracted officers from five law enforcement agencies in Albuquerque and New Mexico to meet children from the city’s schools for a day of food, fun and friendship.


Elevate the Spectrum of New Mexico: 'We're trying to bridge the communication gap' between first responders and those on the autism spectrum

Elevate the Spectrum of New Mexico recently presented “hero bags” to personnel from the Rio Rancho Public Schools and the Sandoval County Sheriff's and Fire Departments in an effort to help first responders deal with people on the autism spectrum experiencing a crisis.


Hamm: 'Every property owner in the county has an obligation to maintain their properties consistent with the county code'

Bernalillo County is trying to enforce a law that cracks down on nuisance properties neglected by their owners.


Hector Munoz: 'I’ve been coming here for a long time'

A local community center held a special event to use boxing to get kids into the ring and out of trouble.


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Sept. 1

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Sept. 1


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Dec. 1

City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, Dec. 1



Rosendo Najar of Local 1319: 'We are responsible for building New Mexico'

Carpenters Union Local 1319 celebrated its 120th anniversary recently with a holiday luncheon at the New Mexico Carpenters Union Training Center.


Tim Keller: 'We might as well pick our path, or our path will be picked for us because our housing shortage is so big'

The Housing Forward Initiative, with support from city councilors, is proposing six major changes to Albuquerque’s zoning laws in an effort to address the city’s housing crisis.


Don Tarry: 'PNM saw the need to step up and help people in our state who need it most'

The Public Service Company of New Mexico helped families have a more enjoyable holiday season by donating to 14 food banks across New Mexico.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Aug. 26

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Friday, Aug. 26


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Dec. 1

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Dec. 1


Grisham on Casa Connection: 'This program is investing directly in creating new and needed transitional housing'

The City of Albuquerque is among those receiving a share of approximately $10.6 million as part of the Casa Connection Grant Program to help stop homelessness.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Nov. 30

City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Nov. 30


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee Nov. 28

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee Monday, Nov. 28