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Lujan Grisham on EV charging station: 'New Mexico has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make truly transformative investments'

The first state and federally funded electric vehicle charging station will be installed in Socorro as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plans for a charging network throughout the state.


Director of public libraries on new library: 'We hope this will become the town hall'

After 10 years, the City of Albuquerque has opened a new library in the International District.


Mayor Keller on award recipient: ‘He prioritized humane treatment of animals, and that’s something we always want to do’

When you imagine an animal welfare officer, you picture someone who cares about four-legged friends, even when dealing with one that is putting humans in jeopardy.


Water quality pro: ‘I would recommend washing off with clean water… to rinse yourself off of any potential contamination’

Blue-green algae is flourishing at a few lakes in New Mexico, making it more imperative that people take care of themselves and their pets should they encounter the algae.












N.M. health secretary on COVID-19 variants: 'The virus actually wants to live with us so it evolves over time'

COVID-19 hasn’t gone away; rather, it is continuing to mutate, leading to multiple waves of infection.



City of Albuquerque Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, March 15.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, June 20.



Funding for proposed homeless camps 'up in the air'

The backers of a controversial plan to establish tent sites for the city’s widespread and growing homeless problem have yet to secure a funding source to underwrite the “safe outdoor spaces” plan