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City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Sept. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Citizens Redistricting Committee reveals works-in-progress for New Mexico Congressional district maps

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2021

The Citizens Redistricting Committee shared some possible ideas about where Congressional district lines will be drawn during a recent meeting as they continue to move towards finalizing three possible maps to submit to New Mexico's legislature.

At New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative forum, Albuquerque mayoral candidates tackle 'massive holes in our system' for homeless

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 27, the New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative hosted a forum for three mayoral candidates to discuss hot topics in the state, including the issue of homelessness, which current Mayor Tim Keller has battled during his time in office.

'No one person can make this happen': UNM, New Mexico State vaccine mandates kick in

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021

After a two-month grace period, mandatory vaccination deadlines are upon students and staff at both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University.

New Mexico school districts grapple with substitute teacher shortfall: 'We're using everybody we can'

By James Niedzinski | Sep 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the state’s long-running shortage of substitute teachers, and school districts are experimenting with new ways to address the issue.

Pet of the Week: Otis

By Submitted by Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Sep 29, 2021

otis cat

Senator Heinrich backs plan to end oil and gas subsidies

By New Mexico Sun | Sep 29, 2021

Senator Martin Heinrich has expressed his support for ending federal subsidies to oil and gas companies.

City of Albuquerque City Council met May 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 3.

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission will meet Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.

City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Sept. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021

City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.

City of Santa Fe Governing Body will meet Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021

City of Santa Fe Governing Body will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29.

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Sept. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 5.

New City, SFPS Volunteer Program

By City of Santa Fe | Sep 28, 2021

The City and Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) today announced a program to grant four hours of paid leave per month to employees for the purpose of volunteering in the schools.

New Mexico's Herrell decries 'tragic failure' in vetting Afghan refugees after woman soldier assaulted at Fort Bliss

By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2021

An assault of a female Fort Bliss soldier by several male Afghan refugees at the Army's Doña Ana Complex camp is now under investigation by the FBI.

M'tucci's to renovate Albuquerque's 'iconic' Jones Motor Company building for new restaurant location

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 28, 2021

Albuquerque's well-known Jones Motor Company building will soon see new activity inside now that restaurant chain M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant announced plans to renovate and open up a location inside the now vacant building.