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'Placed in fear of your life': Former Rio Arriba deputy sues Española, Taos County for emotional distress suffered during 2020 raid on sheriff's office

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

A former Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Deputy filed a lawsuit against the City of Española and Taos County on Wednesday, claiming that authorities put his life in danger.

New Mexico Human Services Department allocates $1.4 million in economic relief for those 'overlooked' by federal programs

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

The New Mexico Human Services Department is set to begin accepting applications on Tuesday, Oct. 12, as it readies to distribute $1.4 million in economic relief assistance to New Mexico residents as the pandemic continues.

Biden mum on Lujan Grisham's request to declare August flooding a major disaster to allow for 'effective recovery'

By Karen Kidd | Oct 7, 2021

President Joe Biden has not yet responded to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's request earlier this week federal disaster declaration following heavy rainfall and flash flooding in Doña Ana County this past August.

Professor: UNM won't 'follow its own advice,' exempts dual-credit high schoolers from campus vaccine requirements

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

The University of New Mexico announced in a letter on Sept. 27 that dual-credit high school students attending the school would be exempted from the vaccine mandate for students.

Great happenings in Santa Fe this week

By Bree Gonzales | Oct 7, 2021

Here are the events happening in Santa Fe this week.

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 7, 2021

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, May 6.

Business of the Week: BadDog Design a one-stop solution for creative branding strategies

By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021

Whether you want to get your brand message out there in print or on the web, BadDog Design is here to help you out. They believe in mindful marketing rather than just following trends.

'We just need to have landing spots': Albuquerque's developing landscape threatens key balloon landing zones

By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021

Not having enough landing spots in Albuquerque is not a concern that came in front of the public today. But it is the first time ever that advanced satellite imaging has been used to understand exactly how much land has been used up, according to KRQE.

'This affects your everyday life': New Mexico early voting underway

By John Kelly | Oct 6, 2021

The push to get more New Mexicans registered to vote is ongoing with a local election less than four weeks away.

Albuquerque greenlights new tax district for University of New Mexico campus

By Steven Hughes | Oct 6, 2021

The University of New Mexico now has the right to improve the roads, sidewalks, and sewers on its property, after the Albuquerque City Council approved it as a "tax increment development district" in its south campus area.

'Nothing you can see anywhere else': Balloons soar into clear skies at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021

Albuquerque's 2021 International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and even the weather appeared to be joining in on the celebration during the first weekend of the nine-day colorful launch of hot air balloons.

'How long can the geologic stratum take all that pressure?': Senator points finger at oil industry for increased seismic activity in New Mexico

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 6, 2021

Seismic activity in southern New Mexico has increased significantly in recent years, attracting the attention of oil regulators and scientists, according to a report by Capital and Main.

$10 million grant to fund UNM studies on chronic pain, opioid abuse with a view toward healing

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021

Researchers at the University of New Mexico's new Center on Alcohol, Substance use And Addiction (CASAA) have been awarded a $10 million grant to fund two studies aimed at improving lives by helping people who struggle with both chronic pain and opioid addiction.

Students inform New Mexico PED that lack of administrative support 'discourages teachers,' contributes to staffing shortages

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021

New Mexico's Public Education Department Secretary of Education Dr. Kurt Steinhaus said he wants to address the inequities in education and has laid out his plan on how to do it at a recent legislative education meeting that included a student panel for input.