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By Stephan Helgesen | Sep 10, 2021

I confess. Sean Hannity gets on my nerves, but last night he redeemed himself with his monologue about how our president and his administration have totally obliterated our sacred right to decide our own medical treatments or to keep our medical history to ourselves.

Thirsty cannabis could struggle in severe New Mexico drought ⁠— and leave rest of state's farming industry high and dry

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 10, 2021

A severe drought in New Mexico could severely impact cannabis growth and the state's farming industry.

'I think our laws need to be strong': Albuquerque City Council calls on judges and lawmakers to seek tougher penalties for violent offenders

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 10, 2021

The Albuquerque City Council is asking courts to impose harsher terms for gun offenses, according to a report by KRQE.

Herrell pushes for 'transparency' over Afghan refugee living conditions, vetting at Holloman Air Force Base

By Steven Hughes | Sep 10, 2021

U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell wants more information on the vetting process for Afghan refugees at Air Force bases in New Mexico to address her security concerns.

Brandt: Labor report shows New Mexico will feel COVID-19 response 'long after the pandemic has passed'

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 9, 2021

This month, the unemployment reports that were released show a less-than-encouraging state of the labor market in the U.S. and in New Mexico.

Bernalillo County sheriffs 'hold bad actors accountable,' recover vehicles from chop-shop operation

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 9, 2021

Last week, the Bernalillo County Sheriff Department announced that they had investigated a suspected "chop-shop" vehicle theft ring and recovered 16 stolen vehicles from the operation.

Community Engagement Events for Midtown Site Planning

By City of Santa Fe | Sep 9, 2021

The City of Santa Fe is hosting the second Midtown Moving Forward Planning Workshops event on September 23-25

Police Seek Vehicle Driven Near Homicide Scene

By News Releases | Sep 9, 2021

Las Cruces police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of a car captured on surveillance cameras near the scene of a homicide that occurred Sunday morning.

CHART Update

By City of Santa Fe | Sep 9, 2021

More Than 150 Santa Feans Applied to Work as Facilitators in Community Dialogue Project

Now hiring: Businesses and cities hope end of extra unemployment benefits will lure more people back to work

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 9, 2021

Businesses and local governments across New Mexico, including the City of Albuquerque, are still short on employees and looking for people to fill open positions as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kokinadis: Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill closes its doors after long fight against 'small business killer' mandates

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 9, 2021

After a long fight against he safety mandates put in place by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham during the pandemic, Backstreet Grill, a restaurant in Albuquerque, has announced that it will be closing its doors.

Carlsbad mayor tackles tax bill, overregulation of oil and gas industry on behalf of 'so many outstanding citizens'

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 9, 2021

The city of Carlsbad is located in one of the most scenic areas in the United States with plenty of opportunities to have outdoor fun.

Afghan refugees welcomed 'with open arms,' taxpayer-funded stipends of up to $1250

By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 8, 2021

In the wake of the chaos caused by the US military's hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, Afghan refugees are now arriving to the United States by the thousands.

Roswell's Spring River Zoo cited for 'multiple violations'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 8, 2021

Roswell's Spring River Zoo has been slapped with several citations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the nonprofit organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) asked for the agency to inspect the facility.