News from May 2022
Lujan Grisham: 'We are doing all we can to provide relief to New Mexico’s families'
By George Willis | May 31, 2022
More than 550,000 New Mexico taxpayers are receiving at least $250 in household relief funds being issued by the state.
Heinrich against forest-wide closures: 'Blanket closures of our public lands are not the answer'
By George Willis | May 31, 2022
Sen. Martin Heinrich is among those not happy with the decision to close national forests in Cibola, Santa Fe, and Carson due to the ongoing wildfires and the threat of new ones.
Sand on Winrock Town Center: 'This has been a really complex project'
By George Willis | May 31, 2022
Construction on the new Winrock Town Center resumed after a recent groundbreaking for the next phase of development.
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met May 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2022
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Thursday, May 4.
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2022
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, May 3.
Rosette on NACA charter school: 'Having that understanding of the atrocities that went on are some of the things that are taught within our curriculum'
By George Willis | May 30, 2022
A place once built to erase Native American culture is now embracing and teaching it to the coming generations.
'It looked like a war zone': Mora County resident on Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire
By George Willis | May 30, 2022
Few people know the devastation of the wildfires impacting New Mexico than the people of Mora County. The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire is the largest in the history of the state and forced the evacuation of hundreds of families. The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office confirmed nearly 350 homes have been destroyed, KOB 4 reported.
Ansley on largest fire in state history: 'I think this has been a learning process for a lot of us'
By George Willis | May 30, 2022
The largest fire in the history of New Mexico is far from being contained as officials continue to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2022
City of Santa Fe Board of Adjustment met Tuesday, May 3.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met May 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2022
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, May 2.
Lujan Grisham on new DHSEM secretary: 'David is coming into his new role at a critical time for our state'
By Timothy Stuckey | May 29, 2022
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has recently confirmed that David Dye has been appointed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), according to a press release from the New Mexico Office of the Governor.
‘We need this’: Speed cameras installed throughout Albuquerque
By John Kelly | May 29, 2022
Thanks to Albuquerque’s new speed cameras, more than 2,000 warnings for speeding were issued in less than a month.
Taste of Nob Hill returns from hiatus: ‘It’s really great to see the community come out’
By George Willis | May 29, 2022
The annual Taste of Nob Hill event occurred in Albuquerque last weekend after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Koren on street racing in Bernalillo County: 'They kind of relish in the fact that they are taking videos of themselves taking over an intersection'
By George Willis | May 29, 2022
Street racing continues to be a problem in Bernalillo County as law enforcement officials work to crack down on the illegal activity, KOB 4 reported.
Albuquerque man 'giving back to the trails' with 100-mile fundraising run
By George Willis | May 29, 2022
When it comes to initiatives in need of financial support, maintaining mountain trials isn’t normally at the top of the list. But it is for Matthew Thompson, who is giving back to something that has benefited him.
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Feb. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2022
City of Santa Fe Airport Advisory Board met Thursday, Feb. 10.
Bernalillo votes to ban fireworks this summer due to ‘extreme drought conditions’
By David Hutton | May 28, 2022
There will be a little less sizzle and heat during summer festivities in New Mexico this year.
New Mexico offers unemployment assistance for residents impacted by recent wildfires
By Andy Nghiem | May 28, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions recently announced that it is accepting applications for wildfire unemployment assistance.
New Mexico lawmakers propose legislation to help those who 'have suffered direct harm' in wildfires
By George Willis | May 28, 2022
New Mexico’s politicians in Washington, D.C., are continuing to work on legislation to bring relief to the devastating wildfires that have plagued the Land of Enchantment.
