Patrick Davis

By PATRICK LOHMANN Two lightning-caused wildfires in northern and southern New Mexico have grown to a combined 20 square miles, according to the latest figures from firefighting teams. The Indios Fire has burned more than 5,200 acres and has cost an estimated $8 million to suppress. It is burning in the Santa Fe National Forest, […]

Charles McKinnis, 87, beloved son, husband, father, step-father, grandfather (Opa), and father-in-law, was called to heaven on May 16, 2024. He entered this world on January 23, 1937, in Lamar, Colorado, born to Harvey and Grace McKinnis.  He is survived by his spouse, Gloria Clift of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son David McKinnis of Littleton, Colorado; […]

This story is republished from Source NM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By JEANETTE DEDIOS Two Democratic candidates are vying for the District 30 State Senate seat in western New Mexico. With no Republican candidate running that means whoever wins during the […]

This story is republished from Source NM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By PATRICK LOHMANN and DANIELLE PROKOP A significant and growing number of government officials in New Mexico are failing to submit paperwork disclosing their personal finances, despite a state law that opens […]

This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. Commissioner Adriann Barboa represents District 3 which includes the SE heights, UNM, and the International District. Commissioner Eric Olivas represents District 5 including much of the NE Heights, Uptown, the Foothills and the East Mountains. Editor’s Note: The Behavioral Health Authority Ordinance will be considered for final action at tonight’s […]

This story is republished from Source NM as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. BY DANIELLE PROKOP / Source NM Big check energy at the Roundhouse. National and state environmental officials celebrated a $18.9 million federal grant for most of New Mexico’s water systems to […]

Health officials in New Mexico are warning residents to take precautions as daytime temperatures are expected to climb over the coming days in eastern and southern parts of the state. Since April 1, the state Health Department said there have been at least 51 heat-related visits to emergency departments across New Mexico as record high […]