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Albuquerque Mountain Bike Association board member on new grant: 'One of the big things is looking into the mountains and expanding that to have more'

A state grant will pay for much-needed improvements to trails in the Sandia Mountains for New Mexico mountain bikers.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Committee on Disability met Wednesday, Feb. 1


City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, March 2


City of Santa Fe Buckman Direct Diversion Board met Thursday, March 2


Albuquerque officials deny blogger's claim that 'someone was screening' his emails

Former councilor, longtime local attorney and popular blogger dismisses city’s explanation of computer error.


City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 1


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, March 2


U. of New Mexico to host Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference April 21

The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Conference at the University of New Mexico, and hosted by the Undergraduate Research, Arts & Design Network (URAD), will be held in person at the SUB on April 21, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.


Albuquerque police to receive more training regarding use of deadly force

The Albuquerque Police Department has announced officers will receive more targeting training related to the use of deadly force after a review of last year’s police shootings.


Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival attendee: ‘I think this is great for the small businesses’

Cold weather didn’t damper the spirits of attendees at the Albuquerque Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Saturday.


Gallup School District parent on taking their child to school: ‘Having to look outside and see the weather and see inches of snow was concerning for me’

The calendar may say that it’s spring, but for one New Mexico parent, the ongoing wintry weather makes driving her child to school worrisome.


Grisham on signing conservation and wildlife-related bills: 'I’m proud that we are prioritizing funding for conservation'

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two conservation and wildlife-related bills into law recently, establishing the state’s first-ever recurring funding for conservation efforts.


Albuquerque balloon shop owner takes pride in 'knowing that we’re making a difference here in the community'

Brent and Jennifer Olson, who own On the Rise Balloon Shop in Albuquerque and are both balloon artists, recently took part in an international event called the Big Balloon Build.


The Food Depot executive director: 'We're excited to have this program providing really good, culturally relevant, nutritious food into the food banks'

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture, New Mexico farmers' marketing association and food banks are working together to create the regional farm-to-food bank program.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Jan. 25


City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission met Wednesday, March 1


Albuquerque councilwoman on possible purchase of Franklin Plaza: 'We need to bring back businesses and bring back development'

The city of Albuquerque is considering purchasing the Franklin Plaza at Central Avenue and Juan Tabo Boulevard if a suitable price can be worked out.


Grisham on developmental disabilities program wellness checks: 'We are using every tool at our disposal to protect these vulnerable individuals'

Three New Mexico agencies conducted in-person wellness checks on more than 1,000 clients being cared for under the state’s Developmental Disabilities Waiver programs to ensure clients are being well cared for by providers.


Legislature sends nearly 250 bills to governor for signature

Legislators in New Mexico recently sent nearly 250 bills to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for her signature.


'There are not too many bridges in the country that are 110 years old': County approves $600,000 to repair Cedar Hill Bridge

The San Juan County Commission has approved $600,000 to renovate the historic San Juan County Cedar Hill Bridge.