Chimayo News

The Hilton Albuquerque is getting a major facelift, to the tune of about $14 million.

House panel hears weapons proposal House appropriators were expected to adopt a subcommittee report that dealt several zeroes to Los Alamos National Laboratory in next year's budget.

Arches, Domes and Vaults Arches, Domes and Vaults starts Monday, June 9. Anselmo Jaramillo instructs and leads construction of a 10- or 12-foot diameter adobe dome on a small adobe building to be built in ...

Authorities are looking for a man accused of impersonating a Santa Fe County deputy who apparently even made a traffic stop.

Back from a few days celebrating my birthday, including a visit to Taos and other points in Northern New Mexico. via Democracy for New Mexico

Nearly all little kids put weird things into their mouths. But children over age 2 -- or full-grown adults -- who regularly eat paint chips, stones, paper clips, cloth and other inedible items likely have a ... via Los Angeles Times

“There's no doubt that immigrants will bring change to the American Catholic Church, but they will also be changed by it over time - that's how things evolve”

In the remote village of Chimayo, where the mountains of New Mexico swell up out of the desert scrub, the faithful pray for miracles, and offer a clue to the pressures and influences helping to reshape modern ... via BBC

The driver of this Toyota Sienna CE, identified as Marcia Hafer, 83, of Chimayo, was killed in a head-on collision with the Dodge Caravan being towed away in the background. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“I had them deliver to me in jail”

In his classic song the great philosopher and student of addictive disorders, Hank Williams, Jr., blames a traditional source for increasing the probability of developing substance abuse: ....Hank why do you ... via ScienceBlogs

“I'd rather give him money than see him panhandle or steal”

The Rev. Julio Gonzalez, a priest in Chimayo, N.M., says he has buried overdose victims "of all ages, including people you'd think were pillars of the community." Michael Stravato for The New York Times Click ... via HendersonvilleNews.com

“You can grind up a piece of bread and discard it. Or you can grind up some raw rice and discard it. Or you can grind coarse salt and keep it. The toasted, spice salt can be used to flavor lots of dishes.”

Red, green or both? Eat in Santa Fe, N.M., and you'll need to declare your preference: red chili sauce, green chili sauce, or a portion of each - sometimes called Christmas style. via Yuma Sun

“I promised that if everything came out OK, I would come here”

A nearly full moon hung high in the sky over Chimayo in the early morning hours Friday. via Las Cruces Sun-News

Pilgrims treking to the Santuario de Chimayo last year Across the roads of Northern New Mexico Pilgrims are proceeding to the village of Chimayo and a shrine they consider to be holy on Good Friday. via KOB-TV

“Lent is a more spiritual time and I know there will be different vibes, different people who will go for different reasons, looking to make sacrifices in their own ways”

This afternoon, an Eastern New Mexico University student, Daniela Garcia, will leave for Roswell, where she and her family will then drive to Chimayo, joining thousands of other pilgrims in the famous Good ... via Portales News-Tribune

Governor Richardson says "Spoken Word" will be the latest feature film to be made in New Mexico. via KOB-TV

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department is preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimayo. via KOB-TV

A man convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of a fellow Santa Fe County jail prisoner has been sentenced to 41 years behind bars. via KOAT.com

“The family is of course very upset, they wanted to destroy the dogs on site”

The two dogs could be put to sleep The owner of a Rottweiler and a Pit-Bull mix may face charges after his dogs injured his seven-year-old grandson. via KOB-TV

“I don't like to think about it. People come here not for the crucifix but for the dirt, and some people even sell it.”

"It's not the dirt that makes the miracles!" the Rev. Casimiro Roca said with exasperation. via New York Times

The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating the following reports: Police arrested Richard Martinez, 21, of Espanola on Thursday and charged him with driving while intoxicated, having an open container of ... via Santa Fe New Mexican