News from June 2022
Amid drought, New Mexico farmers uncertain of future: 'Farming you know it's just a gamble'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022
Despite the recent monsoon, New Mexico farmers are concerned that they might not receive enough rainfall this year.
Coil: 'The way we’re treating tomorrow is that tomorrow it’s going to flood'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 30, 2022
New Mexico experienced severe monsoon rains this month, prompting flooding concerns by New Mexico officials.
More women pilots took flight at San Juan River Balloon Rally this year
By David Hutton | Jun 30, 2022
When the San Juan River Balloon Rally lifted off earlier this month in Bloomfield, there were more female pilots taking to the New Mexico skies.
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met March 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2022
City of Santa Fe Archaeological Review Committee met Thursday, March 3.
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met June 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2022
City of Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission met Tuesday, June 7.
Sonntag: 'It's ridiculous that the mayor is now asking businesses to foot the bill for police protection'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022
Mayor Tim Keller recently announced a new plan to curb crime in Albuquerque’s downtown area.
Former Albuquerque city councilor criticizes Keller's initiative to ‘shake down’ downtown business owners
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022
Local attorney and former Albuquerque City Councilor Pete Dinelli minced no words when describing Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s recent downtown crime initiative, calling it a “shakedown.”
Dow on Grisham's latest executive order: She 'has chosen to waive a virtue signal about reproductive health'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2022
Following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent executive order protecting access to abortion in New Mexico, chair of the House Republican Caucus and former gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Dow called the governor's order an "onslaught of virtue signaling" meant to distract New Mexicans from Grisham's policies, which have hurt working families.
Bassan seeks repeal of Safe Outdoor Spaces legislation: ‘It is definitely something that will take a lot more work’
By George Willis | Jun 29, 2022
Albuquerque has experienced an increasing rate of homelessness recently, and many residents are upset that the homeless population is encroaching on residential neighborhoods.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2022
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 28
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met June 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2022
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, June 6.
New Mexico National Guard to city of Las Vegas: 'We’re all here trying to help our neighbors and our families protect their homes and their possessions'
By Jacob Stump | Jun 28, 2022
The New Mexico National Guard worked to secure Las Vegas, New Mexico, from potential flood damage after wildfires ravaged the countryside.
Keller announces public-private police initiative: 'The city is going to step up and help downtown'
By George Willis | Jun 28, 2022
Businesses, city, police to share costs
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosts summer cultural dance program
By Press Release | Jun 28, 2022
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center has issued the following press release:Since time immemorial, Pueblo communities have celebrated seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance.
NM attorney Dinelli: City response to homeless encampments is ‘so very wrong on so many levels’
By Glenn Minnis | Jun 28, 2022
A group of downtown Albuquerque residents is pressing city officials for help after homeless people set up an encampment next to their homes.
Vogue features New Mexico photographer: 'It’s just really really exciting'
By George Willis | Jun 28, 2022
Former UNM student to be featured in Vogue
Ronchetti vows to fight crime if he beats Lujan Grisham: 'Crime to this governor is a talking point and not a priority'
By George Willis | Jun 28, 2022
Mark Ronchetti (R) wants to make fighting crime a primary issue as he attempts to unseat Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) as governor of New Mexico.
Sauna-like heat plagues Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital: 'The lobby thermostat was clocking at 93 degrees'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jun 28, 2022
Air-conditioning problems at a Gallup hospital are creating dangerous conditions for patients and employees due to ongoing financial troubles.