News from April 2023
Damaged Septic Tanks pose deadly danger to children
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 15, 2023
Four children have died in the last five years
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Feb. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2023
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Feb. 13
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met March 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 15, 2023
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, March 15
Albuquerque's Whelan on abandoned shopping carts in city: 'This problem is bigger than what we think it is'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 14, 2023
After a pilot program collected nearly 2,000 abandoned shopping carts last month, the City of Albuquerque is seeking $200,000 to fund the project for the rest of the fiscal year.
Groundbreaking for Albuquerque Community Safety Hub welcome event for residents
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 14, 2023
The City of Albuquerque took its first steps toward turning a vacant lot into a much-needed $9.2 million facility to address mental health crises and other behavioral issues.
Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department seeks artists to 'create beautiful art' for adoption event
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 14, 2023
The city of Albuquerque’s Animal Welfare Department is looking to spice up an upcoming adoption event by having local artists create artwork of animals.
'This is a triple win': Meals on Wheels of New Mexico offers vending machines with healthy options in medical facilities
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 14, 2023
Meals on Wheels of New Mexico, a nonprofit that has provided food for people in need for decades, is stocking vending machines at select hospitals with healthy food options.
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Feb. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2023
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Feb. 9
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 14, 2023
City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, March 14
Biden signs resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency: See how NM's members of Congress voted
By New Mexico Sun Reports | Apr 13, 2023
President Joe Biden (D) this week signed into law H.J.Res. 7, which "terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic." How did New Mexico's congressional delegation vote?
New Mexico business writer: New book offers roadmap to handling change
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 13, 2023
New Mexico author Steve McKee recently took time for an interview with the New Mexico Sun about his new book, "Turns: Where Business is Won and Lost."
Deputy police chief: 'Every threat is thoroughly evaluated, thoroughly investigated'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 13, 2023
Social media is helping law enforcement spot potential threats
Shelter director: 'We have cats that were kittens back in the pandemic that never got spayed, neutered'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Albuquerque Eastside Animal Shelter is preparing for the arrival of a massive amount of kittens this season.
Farmington neighborhood tries to cope with fatal shooting in case of mistaken identify
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 13, 2023
Farmington neighborhood remains shaken after police showed up at the wrong house and shot the homeowner to death.
Deputy county manager: 'We really value the opportunity as a county to assist the City of Albuquerque with the homeless population"
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 13, 2023
Last week, Greg Perez, the deputy county manager of Bernalillo County Public Safety, stated that their team is striving to transform the lives of individuals staying at their wellness hotel.
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Feb. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Feb. 6
City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023
City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, March 14
Cliff's Amusement Park prepares for opening
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 12, 2023
Cliff’s Amusement Park, the only place in the city with a roller coaster, is preparing for the opening of its 2023 season on May 6
Construction on new Rio Bravo Bridge put on hold to lack of funding
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 12, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is $65 million short of the expected cost
Early childhood education department: 'Thousands of children and thousands of families will have access to high-quality pre-K'
By New Mexico Sun Report | Apr 12, 2023
The $100 million approved in the past legislative session for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department will be used to create the largest expansion of the state’s pre-K program since the department was founded in 2005.