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Speed cameras to monitor reckless Albuquerque drivers: 'When you talk to residents who live here, they’re afraid to cross the road'

Drivers, beware: There are three new mobile speed cameras in the city, waiting to capture those driving faster than they should be.


Staff shortages at Metropolitan Detention Center are dire: 'I'm scared something bad is going to happen'

Albuquerque jails are in a crisis, and this time it isn't the prisoners who are causing the problem.


Bassan withdrawals support of Safe Outdoor Spaces, 'it has become clear that this enforcement is highly unlikely to occur'

On June 20, Albuquerque Republican City Council member Brook Bassan announced a stunning withdrawal of support for the “Safe Outdoor Spaces” amendment to the Integrated Development Ordinance and withdrew her sponsorship of the proposal.


New Mexico Freedoms Alliance leader supports the fight against NMSU vaccine mandate: 'This mandate is not about health'

On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the university's student vaccine mandate.


New Mexico organization on NMSU vaccine mandate: 'New Mexico Stands Up! is prepared to pursue legal action'

On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the NMSU student vaccine mandate.


Albuquerque resident on development amendments: 'The process is broken'

Albuquerque residents public testified in front of City Council June 6th in opposition to several proposed Integrated Development Ordinance Amendments.


Dinelli calls Albuquerque City councilor's 'miscommunication' claims on homeless encampments 'laughable'

Following a viral post on Nextdoor, a recent northeast Albuquerque neighborhood association meeting saw a record turnout where angry community members showed up to question the new Safe Outdoor Spaces being implemented throughout the city near residential areas.


City of Santa Fe Independent Citizen's Redistricting Commission met Tuesday, May 24.


City of Santa Fe MPO Technical Coordinating Committee met Monday, May 23.






Rising cost of goods driving return of bill surcharges: 'Unfortunately, it’s something that our restaurant has had to impose on the customers'

The rise in costs of goods has forced restaurants to do something they don’t want to do: add a small surcharge to the final bill.


ABQ residents gather to oppose city planned expansion of "sanctioned encampments"

WTBON has announced a protest to be held on Tuesday June 21. The following press release was issued:


Albuquerque CofC's Cole: Community 'desperately needs and lacks overnight sheltering for the homeless'

The number of homeless in Albuquerque is rising and needs to be addressed before the situation worsens.


Bears 'have come out of hibernation,' are entering populated areas of New Mexico

Warnings are being issued instructing residents to be on the lookout for bears who are leaving their drought and fire-ravaged forests in search of food.


New Mexico Legal Aid helps fire victims apply for relief: 'People are going to have difficulty'

New Mexico Legal Aid is offering its services to help wildfire victims fill out applications for relief and other legal needs.


Soccer stadium funds targeted for city projects: ‘We are really trying to find a balance so taxpayers can see something for their buck’

The Albuquerque City Council voted to use $100 million in bonds to fund quality of life projects throughout the city, including building a swimming pool and widening overcrowded roads


Otero County commissioner on recent vote to eliminate vote-counting machines: 'I am talking about the 2022 election and the 2024 election and the 2026 election'

The Otero County commission is seeking changes in how elections are held and ballots are counted, which would include the elimination of vote-counting machines and ballot drop boxes.