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Dominic Michael Chavez

Dominic Michael Chavez - August 4, 1978 ~ September 29, 2021 (age 43)


Lawrence V. Tafoya

Lawrence V. Tafoya - February 14, 1947 ~ October 3, 2021 (age 74)


Ted F. Bandoni

Ted F. Bandoni - June 16, 1951 ~ October 3, 2021 (age 70)


Tap Rock Operating linked to multiple oil and gas infractions, accidents in New Mexico

Tap Rock Operating, LLC has been involved in several accidents and is the subject of regulatory violations in New Mexico, according to crowdsourced reports.


Why Albuquerque wins with Manny Gonzales as mayor

Albuquerque has been last in so many categories for so long that many have given up and moved to better managed cities, usually in better managed states.



Poll: Keller turning out 'younger generation,' Democrats for big lead in Albuquerque mayoral race

A recent poll shows Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller has a solid lead in his reelection bid, with 47% of those surveyed ready to give the incumbent another four years in office.


City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 12.


UNM receives $1 million grant to create heroine/fentanyl vaccine

University of New Mexico scientists have received a two-year, $1 million grant to create a combined vaccine to fight addiction and potentially lessen the threat of a lethal overdose of heroin and fentanyl.


New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs requests $5 million in 2022 state budget

The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs has requested an additional $5 million in the state budget from the legislature in 2022.


Las Cruces Public Schools approves $64 million grant to 'sustain safe operation,' address pandemic learning loss

A more than $64 million American Rescue Act grant application got unanimous approval from the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education to help the system get back on its feet after substantial challenges it's faced during pandemic.


Lujan Grisham sets aside a fresh $5.6 million for 'critical' one-time Pandemic Emergency Assistance payments to New Mexico households

A one-time cash payment of $466 was issued to New Mexico families eligible for the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund. The one-time payment was issued on Oct. 2 to nearly 13,000 New Mexico households.


New Mexico sees bump in GDP for second quarter of 2021

New Mexico follows the national trend with an overall increase in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter this year.


New Mexico pipes fresh funding into ERAP for low-income renters to 'catch them up'

Housing for low-income renters in New Mexico, a problem even in the best of times, has been exacerbated by COVID-19, and the state is using funding from the CARES Act toward the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.


Santa Fe River Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14.


City of Santa Fe Human Services Committee will meet 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 15.


City of Santa Fe Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14.


New Mexico battles record suicide rates with new, easy-to-remember hotline number

New Mexico’s suicide rate is now the second-highest in the country and to combat this dismal statistic, the state is implementing a new hotline number that will be easier to remember for those who are struggling with thoughts of taking their own life.


New Mexico's Sharer supports Navajo Nation Council's opposition to Biden’s ‘shameful’ drilling ban

Sen. Bill Sharer (R-San Jaun) issued a statement recently claiming the $3.5 trillion spending bill proposed by Congressional Democrats and the White House will jeopardize Navajo Nation tribal members, calling out the administration for what he dubbed its harmful and alarming policies.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12.