Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, a generally liberal Democrat, won a second term in office after winning a runoff election in 2017 with 62% of the vote. His tenure has been marked by an ongoing crime crisis upon which his opponents sought to capitalize.Keller - the undisputed frontrunner in the race - was able to surpass … Continue reading Tim Keller wins reelection as mayor of Albuquerque

The contest to find a slogan for the Chaves County Health Council is ready for people to vote on the ideas suggested.The 10 prospective slogans have been posted to an online survey, and area residents are asked to vote on a favorite by Oct. 15. The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5LCJ5MK.The Health Council plans … Continue reading Health Council seeks public votes on possible slogans

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police launched three separate homicide investigations within nine hours Sunday night into Monday as the city continued on pace to shatter its homicide record.The deaths being investigated occurred in different quadrants of the city, the latest victim found in a room at the Motel 6 on 6015 Iliff Road NW, according … Continue reading APD launched 3 homicide investigation

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.Vaccinated residents who register on New Mexico's “Vax 2 the Max” portal can win prizes from a pool … Continue reading New Mexico offers largest single vaccination prize in US

Remembering all New Mexico Veterans - thank you for your service.

The entire state of New Mexico is facing at least severe drought conditions, with more than half of the state — including Santa Fe County — in the exceptional drought category, according to the latest data provided by the U.S. Drought Monitor.The data released Thursday remains largely unchanged compared to maps released by the Drought … Continue reading Severe drought conditions continue throughout New Mexico

Of all the pithy statements that marked today's final approval of cannabis legalization in New Mexico, that one made by Drug Policy Alliance advocate Emily Kaltenbach was the most concise and on-point.Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed two bills in a windy outdoor ceremony Monday afternoon, one to tax and regulate the production of cannabis for … Continue reading Governor Signs Cannabis Laws

SANTA FE, N.M. -New Mexico has become the latest state to provide a legal pathway for terminally ill patients to choose when and how they die.On Thursday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act, named for a New Mexico judge who advocated for medically assisted suicide laws in 2017, and died … Continue reading New Mexico latest state to adopt medically assisted suicide

The operators of an adventure retreat in Glorieta are preparing for the potential arrival of 2,400 unaccompanied immigrant children through a contract with the federal government to house them safely.The camp, which was waiting for the contract to be finalized Tuesday, is asking for 400 volunteers from the community to help care for the children.Property … Continue reading Glorieta Camps may house immigrant children through deal with feds