News from April 2023


Farmington math teacher: '(It’s) a club that does VEX Robotics where the kids build robots'

Farmington High School math teacher, Gretchen Greer shared on April 3 that the robotics club includes both drones and student-built robots.


City of Albuquerque City Council met Feb. 6

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Feb. 6


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met March 14

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, March 14


Keller on land swap with state: ‘There will be no safe outdoor space or transfer station on Menaul’

On April 1, Mayor Tim Keller and New Mexico State Senate Majority Whip Michael Padilla held a press conference to announce that the city has swapped the city owned property at the vacant land located at 1250 Menaul NE for two state-owned properties.


Clovis school district senior director: 'It’s at 100% of our school campuses'

Clovis Municipal Schools is using artificial intelligence technology software to recognize a gun and a potential school shooter


New building developer: 'We would love to see a corporate headquarters decide to come to Albuquerque'

The construction of two new buildings has been added to the already massive renovation and development at Winrock Town Center in Uptown.


UNM orthopedic professor: 'They are actually performing mock surgeries'

A select group of teenagers got the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in the field of orthopedics under the guidance of some of the state’s experts.


Wildfire victim: 'We still don't know the motive behind all of this'

Carol Mitchem, a victim of wildfire at the Echo Ridge Community, spoke out on the occurrence on April 3


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Jan. 30

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 30


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met March 13

City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, March 13


Albuquerque aviation director: 'We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with vendors'

The Albuquerque Sunport is asking prospective vendors to apply for its airport concessions program


Albuquerque home owner on crime: 'Sketchy, to be honest with you'

An escalation in vandalism in a nearby alley has prompted homeowners to call on the city to take action to stop the crime


Acting district forest ranger: 'Balance is key' to success of prescribed burns

Carson National Forest crews announced they are planning a prescribed burn to the south of Tres Piedras


New Mexico GOP warns of energy crisis: ‘We’re witnessing the harmful consequences of losing our energy independence’

New Mexico’s Republicans are growing weary of New Mexico’s energy costs amidst the legislative session and rising gas prices throughout the U.S.



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met March 13

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, March 13


City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met March 14

City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee met Tuesday, March 14


University of New Mexico regent : 'We want to be able to provide good quality services for our students'

The University of New Mexico (UNM) administration is proposing an increase in tuition to give the school more funding for campus improvements and health initiatives.


Forest supervisor shares lessons learned from 'largest wildfire' in New Mexico history

The one-year anniversary of the start of the Hermits Peak fire, which later merged with the Calf Canyon fire, is a milestone worth recognizing.


CCA board member on closure: 'Closing a cherished, community organization like CCA is one of the most difficult decisions a board can make'

The Center for Contemporary Arts of Santa Fe (CCA), which has served the community for 44 years, is closing after its board of directors voted in favor of ceasing operations.