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Rep. Gabe Vasquez donned an apron and worked alongside employees at Barelas Coffee House on Aug. 18 while advocating for permanent policy changes to benefit tipped workers. (Courtesy photo)

Albuquerque, Congress & Federal Gov.

Rep. Vasquez calls for permanent tax relief, wage increases for tipped workers

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico oil lease sale breaks records, brings in $256 million for schools

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Housing & Homelessness, New Mexico

New Mexico to distribute $120 million for housing, homelessness programs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Mariposa Community Association to host Harvest Festival in Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Mayor Tim Keller, joined by members of the Albuquerque City Council, held a press conference to announce a new Executive Order that reaffirms the City’s longstanding commitment to supporting and protecting Albuquerque’s immigrant and refugee communities. Pictured is Mayor Keller flanked by Speaker of The House Javier Martinez,left and State Senator Cindy Nava (D), on the right. Roberto E. Rosales / New Mexico News.

ABQ will not ‘give in to bullying:’ Keller defies federal immigration demands in letter to U.S. Attorney General

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

Two firearms were discovered at West Mesa High School on Wednesday in unrelated incidents that prompted lockdown protocols

Courts, Justice & Safety

Five guns seized from APS students

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20, 2025August 21, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair will feature two exclusive craft beers for the third consecutive year through its partnership with Albuquerque-based Ex Novo Brewing Company. (Jesse Jones)

Albuquerque, General Interest

New Mexico State Fair announces third year of Ex Novo beer partnership

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20, 2025

Enchanted Soul Art Creatives' Gallery & Shop will mark its first anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Cedar Crest.

Arts & Culture, East Mountains

Cedar Crest art gallery announces plans for first anniversary celebration

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

League of Women Voters ‘disappointed’ after two Democratic legislators quit redistricting task force

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico projects $485 million revenue increase despite federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 19, 2025August 19, 2025