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Fajardo joins Right Leaders Network to contribute to GOP's 'changing face'

A New Mexico state representative has been selected to be part of a network that will seek to bring into the Republican Party more women and minority candidates and elected officials.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force will meet at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.


City of Santa Fe Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18.


City of Albuquerque Intergovernmental Legislative Relations Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.


City of Albuquerque City Council will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18.


Lord urges Democrats to join calls for Lujan Grisham's resignation over 'stain' of sexual assault allegations

With Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham facing ongoing pressure related to an alleged sexual assault against a staffer, New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park) has joined the voices calling for Grisham's resignation.


Taxpayers demand accountability after 'thousands and thousands of dollars' of school gym equipment left outdoors for months

More than two dozen pieces of school gym equipment belonging to Highland High School have been left sitting in the outdoors for more than two months, prompting citizens from the community to demand accountability for what they say is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Highland High School responded to the story, saying that the equipment was in fact left outside since the beginning of the semester.


Albuquerque awarded $1.875 million grant to support MBDA Business Center, 'an investment in the heart of our economy'

The City of Albuquerque has won a $1.875 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), which will help to support the New Mexico MBDA Business Center, an important resource in the community.


Lobo volleyball falls to Colorado State, takes on Cowgirls next

The University of New Mexico women's volleyball was defeated by Colorado State in straight sets on Thursday, 25-13, 25-13, 25-20.


Dia del Rio conservation event Oct. 16 at Albuquerque's Rio Grande Valley State Park

Every year, on the third Saturday in October, Dia del Rio takes on a variety of conservation activities, and this year is no different.


UNM football hosts surging Colorado State, honors Lobo legend Moore

Lobos will be playing Colorado State Ram's at University Stadium during Saturday's football game.


U.S. airman convicted in kidnapping, murder of Farmington Mennonite woman

An Arizona jury has convicted a U.S. Air Force airman charged with the kidnapping and murder of a Mennonite woman who was living in New Mexico at the time of her disappearance.


City of Las Cruces COVID 19 Task Vaccine Force Meeting on October 20, 2021 Agenda

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'I saw all the energy in the kitchen': Owner of Santa Fe's Zacatlán recalls fulfilling dream of opening own restaurant

Zacatlán Restaurant in Santa Fe opened last year and is serving up Southwestern and Mexican cuisine to local residents.


Local TV tonight and Voice of the Public: Ask Las Cruces Municipal Leaders tomorrow

Join the conversation live tomorrow from 1-2 pm on KRWG-FM and online


Data center company ADACEN plans to move headquarters to Albuquerque Sunport

ADACEN, LLC, a data center operator exploring eco-efficient operations, is planning to move its national headquarters from Maryland to Albuquerque to develop and test new technologies.


New Mexico extends indoor mask mandate through early November amid 'stubbornly high number' of new COVID-19 cases

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Oct. 15 announced that New Mexico will extend its indoor mask requirement through at least Nov. 12.


Missing New Mexico boy found after more than a year

After more than a year of being missing, a young boy that was allegedly abducted by his father has now been found safe.


Should voters support or oppose the Albuquerque Public School bond and mill levy tax?

Does Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) need $630 million more of your money, or are voters in need of honesty and accountability? It’s been a trying time for our children because they have spent most of the last 18 months unable to attend school in person.