News from January 2022


Flora Lopez

Flora Lopez - February 14, 1935 ~ January 20, 2022 (age 86)


Frances S. Gutierrez

Frances S. Gutierrez - June 12, 1942 ~ January 21, 2022 (age 79)


Teresa Hernandez

Teresa Hernandez - January 23, 2022



Santa Fe River Commission met Jan. 13

Santa Fe River Commission met Thursday, Jan. 13.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Jan. 11

City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 11.


Live music, karaoke and skis: Santa Fe events Jan. 31- Feb. 6

From food tours to Black History Month, there's plenty to do this week in Santa Fe.


New Mexico child welfare agency seeks an extra $41 million in state budget in part to fund 'moving' EMT training program

The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is asking for a budget increase of $41 million, 19% over its current funding amount, KRQE reported.


New Mexico law enforcement commits to train local religious congregations after hostage situation

Law enforcement is lending a hand to local faith-based organizations to help organizations prepare for potential attacks after the Jan. 15 hostage situation at a Colleyville, Texas, synagogue.


New policy at Las Cruces Public Schools is racially discriminatory, divisive and unacceptable

. I am among the grassroots coalition of parents and concerned citizens who fought against the eventual passage of Policy JBC at Las Cruces Public Schools on May 18, 2021.


Lujan Grisham completes day of volunteer substitute teaching to help 'keep kids in the classroom,' heads to DC for weekend conference

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week completed her first day as a volunteer substitute teacher just prior to attending an important conference in Washington.


Santa Fe students help with Colorado wildfire cleanup in 'compassion in action'

A recent Colorado wildfire mobilized Santa Fe students in an effort to help clean up the destruction that it left behind.


City of Santa Fe Library Board met Oct. 19

City of Santa Fe Library Board met Tuesday, Oct. 19.


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Jan. 13

City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, Jan. 13.


Fan 'loyalty is awesome,' but New Mexico men's hoops' rally falls short against Fresno State

The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team staged a valiant comeback attempt in Tuesday’s game, but it fell short.


Electric vehicle summit hosts DOT, Biden Administration at summit on charging investments, deployment

The National EV Charging Initiative on Jan. 20 hosted a half-day virtual summit to bring together people throughout the electric vehicle (EV) industry and government officials to discuss commitments and strategies for deploying EV’s.


GOP lawmakers laud Democrats' focus on New Mexico crime problem — while also labeling it 'disingenuous'

New Mexico Republican lawmakers are pleased that their Democratic counterparts are looking to address crime in the state but feel the latter should have stepped up sooner.


House Bill 132 would hurt, not help, New Mexico’s most vulnerable

Sometimes, when a bill dies in committee, it is best to let it rest–especially if the passage of that bill means that a financial lifeline for countless New Mexicans would be severely compromised, if not totally eradicated.


Significant bump in New Mexico organ donations in 2021 'shows a lot about our community'

The gift of life was plentiful across New Mexico in 2021, with a record number of organ donations occurring in the state during the year, saving a number of lives in the process.


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Oct. 19

City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 19.