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Tuesday, May 21,2013
Local News

Cog in the Machine

Former NMFA head unpacks the Martinez administration’s plan to gut the agency

Joey Peters
Less than a week after being elected New Mexico’s first Republican governor in eight years, Susana Martinez tapped a Beltway veteran to take on one of her most important tasks.
Tuesday, May 21,2013
Local News

Beat Report

Recent drop in property crime: bright future or temporary relief?

Justin Horwath
In a recent analysis of CompStat numbers by the Santa Fe Police Department, officials caught a trend.
Tuesday, May 21,2013
Local News

Seeds of Change

On Saturday, Santa Feans march against Monsanto

Alexa Schirtzinger
This weekend, to some, is Memorial Day—time to usher in the summer with barbecues, beers and that great American pastime, the Indy 500.
Tuesday, May 14,2013
Local News

Hidden Fees

Top state official spends $30,000 in taxpayer money—on top of his $115K salary

Joey Peters
As a top official in one of New Mexico’s largest agencies, Bradley McGrath is one of the highest-profile state employees.
Tuesday, May 14,2013
Local News

This Old House

Santa Fe’s “Oldest House” to reopen under new management

Mia Rose Carbone
A month ago, tour guide Tom Gallegos noticed that one of his favorite stops—a place to visit for its history, a cup of coffee and a chat with museum keeper Evelyn Roybal—was closed.
Tuesday, May 14,2013
Local News

Fire on the Mountain

Local officials’ advice for surviving the 2013 fire season: “Seriously be prepared”

Justin Horwath
In case you haven’t noticed, “It is hotter and drier this year,” says Bruce Hill
Tuesday, May 7,2013
Local News

Breaking Grounds

Starting a new business? Forget the bank loan—try the crowd

Elliott Teller
On a recent Monday morning, the scene inside Iconik Coffee Roasters is typical of a local, independent coffee shop.
Tuesday, May 7,2013
Local News

Coss Cuts

A highlight reel for the outgoing mayor

Justin Horwath
Last week, Santa Fe Mayor David Coss announced he’s not running for a third term. Here’s a timeline of the highs, lows and notable moments for Santa Fe’s amiable executive officer.
Tuesday, May 7,2013
Local News

The (un)Graduate

In New Mexico, fewer than one in 10 public school students will graduate college within six years

SFR
This week, many New Mexico students will graduate from high school and college. But according to SFR's analysis, they represent only a mere fraction of the students who started public elementary school years ago.
Tuesday, April 30,2013
Local News

Testing Out

How a privatized GED could hurt New Mexico’s neediest students

Peter St. Cyr
Like other students cramming for final exams, Alma Hernandez is doing everything she can to pass her General Education Development (GED) test before it’s totally revamped in January.
 
 
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