Bob Martin News
New Mexico Environment Department to distribute free well testing kits for residents who have a water system 'that has been submerged by floodwaters'
By Bob Martin | Sep 10, 2022
New Mexico residents are at risk of being without clean drinking water following the recent wildfires and flooding that has devastated northern part of the state, but the state’s Environment Department is taking steps to help those impacted by offering free test kits starting this coming Tuesday.
Albuquerque city worker doubles as country musician, 'just living out his dream'
By Bob Martin | Jul 2, 2022
An Albuquerque man who works for the Solid Waste Management Department is also focusing on his passion: playing country music.
'Rust' prop master tells Santa Fe County investigators she found live rounds on set following deadly shooting
By Bob Martin | Jul 1, 2022
The prop master for the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” recently spoke with Santa Fe County Sheriff’s investigators about the shooting on the movie set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Jackson Women's Health Organization plans move to Las Cruces: 'We anticipate that a lot of patients are going to need surgical procedures'
By Bob Martin | Jul 1, 2022
Jackson Women’s Health Organization has been the focal point of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which took away the constitutional right for women to have abortions.
San Juan County and NMSU join forces to purchase land and train new farmers: ‘Without farms, you don’t have food’
By Bob Martin | May 1, 2022
San Juan County and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are joining forces to buy three acres of land that will be used for training new farmers at the Growing Forward Farm.
NEA president: 'We have a long way to go' with teacher wages, New Mexico on the right track
By Bob Martin | May 1, 2022
The National Education Association recently released information about teacher pay stemming from a survey of thousands of members nationwide, and while it showed wages are low across the board, New Mexico has been taking steps to alleviate this.
Attorney: 2 former Boys and Girls Club directors accused of sexually abusing, 'targeting particularly vulnerable kids'
By Bob Martin | May 1, 2022
Two lawsuits have been filed against former directors of the Old Town Boys and Girls Club that allege that they sexually abused multiple children over 30 years ago.
ABQ BioPark spokesperson: Run for the Zoo live again, 'one of our biggest fundraisers'
By Bob Martin | Apr 28, 2022
COVID-19 has put a halt to plenty of things over the past two years, but Run for the Zoo at the Albuquerque BioPark will be back in action May 1, as well as other events over the course of the next few months.
Lobos notch 10th win of season with 78-46 win over Northern New Mexico
By Bob Martin | Feb 17, 2022
The Lobos got their 10th win of the season in a non-conference matchup with Northern New Mexico, where New Mexico walked away with an easy 78-46 win, according to golobos.com.
New Mexico Business Coalition: Proposed voting rights bill raises 'constitutional and legal issues'
By Bob Martin | Feb 8, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver last month introduced Senate Bill 8, also known as the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, which is intended to “protect and expand New Mexico voting rights.”
'We've continued to be attacked': Cybersecurity team continues upgrades, development on affected Albuquerque Public Schools systems
By Bob Martin | Jan 31, 2022
Law enforcement continues to investigate a recent cyberattack on Albuquerque Public Schools that put students out of school for two days as a cybersecurity team battles further attacks to get the affected systems back on track.
Santa Fe water main break causes property and street damage; homeowner calls flooding 'an ongoing issue for decades'
By Bob Martin | Jan 27, 2022
A water main break in Santa Fe has left homeowners with a variety of problems, including their homes being flooded and their street being washed out creating a sinkhole.
Hospital CEO's plea: 'Mild symptoms' no reason to go to ER as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in New Mexico
By Bob Martin | Jan 13, 2022
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are on the rise as the omicron variant continues to surge throughout New Mexico.
Albuquerque schools creates procurement policy, 'internal controls' after Williams Stapleton embezzlement charges
By Bob Martin | Dec 24, 2021
After the indictment of State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who was accused of embezzling millions of dollars from Albuquerque Public Schools, the Board of Education has unanimously approved a new procurement policy intended to protect the district from fraud.
'Cautiously optimistic': Albuquerque officials had Day 1 doubts about failed satellite project, Keller claims
By Bob Martin | Dec 21, 2021
What once seemed like an outstanding opportunity for the city of Albuquerque has turned into a frustrating ordeal, as plans for the proposed Orion Center have fallen apart now that the company is being sued by investors and never signed into an agreement with the city.
New Mexico state Senate passes district remapping bill over unanimous GOP disapproval
By Bob Martin | Dec 15, 2021
The New Mexico state Senate recently approved a reconstructed version of the state’s congressional map, with all Republicans voting against in a 25-15 vote, according to NM Political Report.
Consumer prices and core inflation rising at alarming rate
By Bob Martin | Dec 14, 2021
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has announced that the year over year producer price index reached record marks in November.
Lobos withstand wild crowd, blackout to come away with 101-94 win over New Mexico State through 'difficult' elements
By Bob Martin | Dec 8, 2021
It was a wild night in Las Cruces when the New Mexico and New Mexico men’s basketball teams squared off last week, with the Lobos coming away with a 101-94 win over the Aggies after nearly an hour of stopped action due to a blackout, according to Golobos.com.
Grout focuses on crime, homelessness and 'courage to change course' in bid for Albuquerque City Council
By Bob Martin | Dec 1, 2021
City Council candidate Renee Grout is disheartened with what she sees in Albuquerque and says, if elected, there will be change.
Stalking cases, including online incidents, increase on UNM campuses; 'it's a matter of physical safety'
By Bob Martin | Nov 28, 2021
The University of New Mexico has reported that stalking incidents are on the rise despite the campus being mostly empty during most of the past year due to COVID-19.