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By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
Bernalillo County leaders have decided that they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations yet, according to the Albuquerque Journal, in large part out of fear of losing public safety employees.

By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
The Albuquerque Public School system is having a hard time finding enough officers and security aides as violence and discipline problems increase.

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 24, 2021
A judge has recently threatened to sanction Backstreet Grill's attorney, Ana Garner, after she sent a "shocking letter" to the court, according to a report by KOB 4.

By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 24, 2021
New Mexico courts will begin continuously monitoring the ankle devices of felony defendants in the coming months.

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 24, 2021
As the Albuquerque area continues to see an uptick in violent crimes, more than 20 different law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico have teamed up to develop a checklist to help combat crime.

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
A pilot program just approved by the Albuquerque City Council will help those struggling to pay for transportation through a 12-month "zero fare pilot program."

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
New equipment is ready to hamper speeding drivers along Albuquerque's Lead and Coal corridor.

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
A pet care center that allows pet owners to bring pets in for care no matter what they can pay just opened its doors in Albuquerque.

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
Rep. Yvette Herrell is demanding answers after she toured Holloman Air Force Base and investigated the conditions surrounding the Afghan refugees housed there.

By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.

By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Following the results of a Pfizer trial of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-12, Albuquerque parents are reacting to what seems to be an inevitable future of vaccine mandates for children in the coming months.

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Earlier this year, New Mexico instituted a return-to-work incentive program for its residents amidst a worker shortage in the state.

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Reacting to an amendment to the New Mexico State Legislature's alcohol reform bill, some gas stations in New Mexico have stopped selling gas altogether.

By Zachary Richter | Sep 22, 2021
The multitrillion budget "spending spree" being drafted by Democrats will increase the levels of inflation, New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell argues in a Carlsbad Current Argus opinion piece.


By City of Santa Fe | Sep 22, 2021
Key Part of 80-Year Water Plan

By City of Santa Fe | Sep 22, 2021
Weekly Road Maintenance and Construction Updates

By Paul Gessing, RGF | Sep 21, 2021
Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.