Andy Nghiem News
NM Navajo artist raises awareness for MMIP through art: 'I'm trying to bring justice to the families [and] friends'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2022
A Local Navajo artist is raising awareness for the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP).
Rio Rancho mayor: 'We needed this type of developments in Rio Rancho to attract business from the Albuquerque area'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2022
On July 13, city officials broke ground for a new gourmet grocery store at The Village at Rio Rancho.
'We saw literally a 50% jump overnight': Rail Runner extends low ticket prices through end of year
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2022
Representatives from New Mexico Rail Runner Express recently announced that not only are cheaper tickets here to stay, the company is also adding more trips.
Albuquerque safety advocate on deadly helicopter crash: 'No words can express our shock and loss'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter known as Metro 2 crashed Saturday night just outside of Las Vegas, New Mexico, killing four people aboard. The helicopter and crew members were helping manage a wildfire in the area.
Bearden condemns NMPRC for closed-door meetings that 'spread distrust'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 19, 2022
Kathi Bearden, president of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) Board of Directors, recently criticized the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission's (NMPRC) repeated practice of holding public meetings behind closed doors.
NMBC questions alleged closed-door meetings by NMPRC: 'The frequency of these violations warrants scrutiny'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 19, 2022
The New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) filed a third complaint with the New Mexico attorney general on Thursday.
New Mexico chile farmer: 'There’ll be chile at the store, but it’s gonna cost more'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2022
New Mexico chile lovers will likely face higher prices this year at the market due to various impacts from severe weather labor shortages and inflation.
New Mexico Business Coalition's Sonntag: Zoning amendment 'could produce significant economic development opportunities for Valencia County'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 14, 2022
The Valencia County Commission is scheduled to meet on Thursday to discuss an amendment to the Natural Resource Overlay Zone that would allow for natural resource development.
Albuquerque restaurants participate in 'Vegan Chef Challenge' through July 31
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 3, 2022
Albuquerque is hosting the inaugural Vegan Chef Challenge now through July 31.
Roswell artist to repurpose old slide at park into sculpture: 'It is so important to me ... and such a big part of my history'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 2, 2022
The rocket-themed slide at Spring River Park and Zoo, which has been around for decades, will soon get a facelift.
Retired New Mexico teachers return to schools: 'They are ready to ... walk into that classroom'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2022
The New Mexico Public Education Department launched a program to hire retired teachers in order to address teacher shortages across the state.
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.
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.
Dow on the Dobbs decision: 'We have much work to do in New Mexico when it comes to protecting the life of the unborn'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 24, 2022
New Mexico State Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Truth or Consequences) is calling for greater regulation over the practice of abortion in New Mexico, following the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling, which has effectively overturned Roe v. Wade.
'Majority of citizens do not want these encampments': Activist group protests city's sanctioned homelessness camps
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 22, 2022
Neighborhood safety advocates gathered Tuesday to protest an Albuquerque policy that allows the expansion of sanctioned homeless camps, like those in Coronado Park, to as many as 18 locations across the city.
Bassan withdrawals support of Safe Outdoor Spaces, 'it has become clear that this enforcement is highly unlikely to occur'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022
On June 20, Albuquerque Republican City Council member Brook Bassan announced a stunning withdrawal of support for the “Safe Outdoor Spaces” amendment to the Integrated Development Ordinance and withdrew her sponsorship of the proposal.
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance leader supports the fight against NMSU vaccine mandate: 'This mandate is not about health'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022
On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the university's student vaccine mandate.
New Mexico organization on NMSU vaccine mandate: 'New Mexico Stands Up! is prepared to pursue legal action'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022
On June 14, New Mexico Stands Up! Attorney Jonathan Diener served a Cease-and-Desist letter to New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu demanding an immediate end to the NMSU student vaccine mandate.