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Family and Community Services' Simon on warming centers in Albuquerque: 'Our priority is keeping people safe'

The City of Albuquerque is trying to shelter the homeless population from the cold weather by opening a temporary warming center in the southeast part of town.


Adelante's Beets on DiverseIT program in New Mexico: 'It's important to make sure that people have access to technology'

The DiverseIT program is working to connect technology with those who might not able to utilize it because of finances and accessibility.


Gonzales on donating doghouses: 'It teaches them about giving back to the community'

Students at Eldorado and Sandia High Schools in Albuquerque are building insulated dog houses for low-income residents in their woodshop classes.



City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 17


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Santa Fe resident on his daughter, who received a heart transplant: 'She's doing a lot better today'

Santa Fe resident Aaliyah Montoya, who is 11, was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy during a routine checkup last year.


Gomez on donations to Storehouse: 'We have a lot of families who are in need of food'

Jared Trujillo is reliable and welcomed this time of year as he distributes needed goods in his yearly collection drive.


City of Santa Fe Public Library Board met Tuesday, Aug. 16


City of Santa Fe Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Guns from Albuquerque buyback event will be 'forged into gardening tools'

A gun buyback event last weekend helped remove hundreds of guns off Albuquerque streets.


Keller’s motel conversion plan 'not ready for prime time'

“Motel conversions” is a plan where the City’s Family & Community Services Department will acquire and renovate existing motels to develop low-income affordable housing options.


South Valley events honors those lost to COVID-19, warns 'people are still suffering'

.An event in the South Valley not only gave participants the chance to honor those who lost their lives to COVID-19 but also to donate toys and canned food for those in need during the holidays.


Reparation nation?

Everyone knows Lord Acton's quote about absolute power corrupting absolutely, but the same is true about guilt. While a little guilt goes a long way, embracing systemic guilt is destructive and inhibits our progress as a nation.


Albuquerque group, American Federation of Teachers New Mexico conduct book giveaway so children 'can have their own home library'

The Albuquerque Federation of Classified Professionals and the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico teamed up for a book giveaway and literacy event last weekend.


Magician: 'We took the spectacle of the Illusionist ... and added a spoonful of holiday cheer'

The Illusionists' Magic of the Holidays showcase will be performed in Albuquerque on Dec. 20 as part of a 40-city tour.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Tuesday, Aug. 15


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 15


Hotel association backs Safe Outdoor Spaces appeals: ‘SOSs actually increase crime, are harmful to the economy’

Karl Holme, executive director of the Greater Albuquerque Hotel & Lodging Association, fully supports Bob Reule of the Menaul Business Coalition in opposing the implementation of Safe Outdoor Spaces.


GAHLA director: 'SOSs are not the proper solution for the homeless occupants'

At least eight organizations have filed appeals against the Dawn Legacy Point Safe Outdoor Spaces homeless tent encampment, asking the Albuquerque City Planning Department to reverse its decision and deny the Safe Outdoor Space application of Dawn Legacy for 1250 Menaul Blvd. NE.