Carrie Bradon News
'Saving Faith' film production slated for Las Cruces, 'beautiful' St. Andrews Episcopal Church
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 17, 2021
The New Mexico Film Office announced that Saving Faith, a short film, is in production by Luckystory Productions LLC and Las Cruces-based PsychDesert Productions LLC and being directed by a new team of directors.
USDA names Dominguez New Mexico Rural Development State Director to 'serve on the frontlines'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 16, 2021
The USDA has named Patricia Dominguez as New Mexico’s Rural Development State Director, a position which helps benefiting those residing in or coming into regular contact with rural America.
Albuquerque awarded $1.875 million grant to support MBDA Business Center, 'an investment in the heart of our economy'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 16, 2021
The City of Albuquerque has won a $1.875 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), which will help to support the New Mexico MBDA Business Center, an important resource in the community.
U.S. airman convicted in kidnapping, murder of Farmington Mennonite woman
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 15, 2021
An Arizona jury has convicted a U.S. Air Force airman charged with the kidnapping and murder of a Mennonite woman who was living in New Mexico at the time of her disappearance.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs requests $5 million in 2022 state budget
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 10, 2021
The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs has requested an additional $5 million in the state budget from the legislature in 2022.
Las Cruces Public Schools approves $64 million grant to 'sustain safe operation,' address pandemic learning loss
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 10, 2021
A more than $64 million American Rescue Act grant application got unanimous approval from the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education to help the system get back on its feet after substantial challenges it's faced during pandemic.
New Mexico battles record suicide rates with new, easy-to-remember hotline number
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 9, 2021
New Mexico’s suicide rate is now the second-highest in the country and to combat this dismal statistic, the state is implementing a new hotline number that will be easier to remember for those who are struggling with thoughts of taking their own life.
Bernalillo County continues crisis intervention for non-violent individuals with 'unmet behavioral health needs'
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 9, 2021
The Bernalillo County Department of Behavioral Health Services issued an update during the Sept. 28 meeting of the Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee about their new Behavioral Health Initiative which focuses on rehabilitating individuals with behavioral health needs.
Father and son balloon pilots have 'extremely exciting and extremely emotional' flights side by side at Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 9, 2021
It is no surprise that ballooning is a big deal in New Mexico, and a father and son duo were able to fly for the first time, side-by-side in their own balloons, this last week at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
AirBnB pledges to double the number of Afghan refugees it will house
By Carrie Bradon | Oct 6, 2021
Since the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and subsequent fleeing of Afghans seeking political asylum, Airbnb has pledged to house up to 40,000 individuals seeking places to live.
At New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative forum, Albuquerque mayoral candidates tackle 'massive holes in our system' for homeless
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021
On Sept. 27, the New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative hosted a forum for three mayoral candidates to discuss hot topics in the state, including the issue of homelessness, which current Mayor Tim Keller has battled during his time in office.
'No one person can make this happen': UNM, New Mexico State vaccine mandates kick in
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021
After a two-month grace period, mandatory vaccination deadlines are upon students and staff at both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University.
Santa Fe puts money 'where our community's future is' with Southside Teen Center
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 18, 2021
Santa Fe has started work on the new Southside Teen Center which will be irreplaceable in its ability to create unique educational and career opportunities for young individuals, as well as programs for afterschool and health and wellness to improve outcomes for youth.
Santa Fe's economic uptick following pandemic-related recession 'good news for city finances'
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 17, 2021
Over a year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Fe’s economy is beginning to turn around from what was a serious recession, giving local businesses and community leaders hope for the future of the city.
New Mexico campaign courts blood donors in wake of pandemic after more than 1,600 drives canceled
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 16, 2021
Much of the nation is in dire need of blood donations due not only to the pandemic but also the toll taken by Hurricane Ida and wildfires in the western U.S.; blood donation centers are trying to keep up with the demand despite hesitation due to the pandemic.
Lujan Grisham: BlueHalo's new national security and tech manufacturing plant in Albuquerque a 'partnership that New Mexicans can get excited about'
By Carrie Bradon | Aug 11, 2021
BlueHalo, which is known for its national security and technology innovations, announced that its new state-of-the-art site will be located at Albuquerque’s MaxQ location.
Grisham encourages other states to adopt New Green Deal clean car standards amid criticism of it as 'gas tax on the poor'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 23, 2021
New Mexico’s governor, Lujan Grisham, spoke at the 2021 Virtual State Environmental Protection meeting for the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) about the Green New Deal that her state has adopted, stating her wishes that other states embrace it too.
Gubernatorial candidate blames Grisham as New Mexico unemployment goes 'from bad to worse' with highest in US
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 22, 2021
The state of New Mexico has the highest unemployment rates in the country, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, coming in at 7.9%, much of which is related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santa Fe moves to have certain officials live within city limits; it 'all has to do with public safety'
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 16, 2021
The city of Santa Fe is deciding whether or not certain city officials, such as the city manager, fire chief and police chief, should be required to live within the city limits.