Christina Heath News
New Mexico sees bump in GDP for second quarter of 2021
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
New Mexico follows the national trend with an overall increase in gross domestic product (GDP) during the second quarter this year.
New 'Santa Fe Foods' docuseries showcases area's 'vibrant, immersive experiences'
By Christina Heath | Sep 27, 2021
Get your napkins ready. A new docuseries, called Santa Fe Foods, started filming locally and is set to continue throughout October.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program set to help New Mexicans facing 'financial hardship'
By Christina Heath | Sep 27, 2021
New Mexico is offering a state-wide Emergency Rental Assistance Program in hopes of helping thousands of residents keep a roof over their heads.
Albuquerque's Quarter Celtic Brewpub break-in, vandalization 'very senseless'
By Christina Heath | Sep 26, 2021
Quarter Celtic Brewpub in Albuquerque was broken into and vandalized in the early hours of Sept. 20, Albuquerque Police said.
New Mexico healthcare workers facing violence on the job: 'There's a dark side for sure'
By Christina Heath | Sep 26, 2021
While healthcare workers have been forced onto the front lines of the pandemic, something else is plaguing hospitals and emergency rooms: violence.
Proposed rules for New Mexico ballot drop boxes draws scrutiny from GOP's Kokinadis as ensuring 'further potential fraud'
By Christina Heath | Aug 2, 2021
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver is working to make ballot drop-off boxes a permanent part of the election landscape, and many GOP members oppose the idea.
Sanchez' 'unfaltering kindness and honest guidance' honored by mayor at ceremony
By Christina Heath | Jul 19, 2021
The City of Albuquerque has renamed Fire Station 7 in honor of late city councilman Ken Sanchez, who passed last year.
Story of Flamin' Hot Cheetos coming to a theater near you
By Christina Heath | Jul 18, 2021
The New Mexico Film Office has announced a feature film called Flamin' Hot, which follows the true story of a janitor who created Flamin' Hot Cheetos, which originated in New Mexico.
Oil and gas industry's continued growth may not be 'great politics'
By Christina Heath | Jul 18, 2021
As the oil and gas industry continues to grow, but some are critical of while it may be good business, it may not be great politics.
Summer youth programs in Albuquerque have opened more spots
By Christina Heath | Jul 18, 2021
Registration has reopened for some popular summer youth programs, as additional spots have been added to the programs, as part of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's Youth Connect initiative.
State expands Las Vegas nursing home to include 'specialized' psychiatric care
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico has expanded one of its nursing homes in Las Vegas to include psychiatric care for senior patients in the facility, a press release said.
New Mexico approves 'return-to-work support payments' of up to $1,000
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico state officials said that a support program will provide supplemental payments for those receiving unemployment benefits who return to work in the new few weeks, with some workers receiving up to $1,000 total in incentive pay.
Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bills so funds 'can do the most good' for rural firefighters
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted a "signing ceremony" last week to commemorate the signing of Senate Bills 256 and 90 which will allow rural firefighters to have access to the funding they need.
Albuquerque launches Nob Hill-University public-safety program
By Christina Heath | Jul 3, 2021
Modeled after the community-driven public-safety program successfully implemented in downtown Albuquerque in 2019, the newly launched Nob Hill-University ECHO Program will engage University of New Mexico officials, local business owners and law enforcement leaders in discussions about how to enhance public safety in that area.
Albuquerque's Wilson Park reopens after 'unveiled major improvements'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and community leaders came together to celebrate the official completion of $1.5 million in improvements to Wilson Park.
NBCUniversal coming to Albuquerque will have 'an incredible impact on local businesses'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said that the new deal with NBCUniversal Garcia Realty and Development to redevelop an empty free-span warehouse as a tv and film production location will bring many jobs and economic growth to the city.
Keller offers 'condolences to the families' of those lost in Albuquerque hot air balloon accident
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
Tragedy hit Albuquerque last weekend after a hot air balloon collided with power lines, causing five people to lose their lives.
New Mexico passes aid-in-dying bill to 'bring peace and peace of mind to those facing terminal illnesses'
By Christina Heath | Jul 2, 2021
New Mexico has passed the "Aid-In-Dying" bill as part of 70 new bills that went into effect earlier this month.
GOP calls for action at the border: 'The Biden Border Crisis is only getting worse'
By Christina Heath | Jun 23, 2021
The growing border crisis is creating increased tensions along New Mexico's Southern borders with a rise in crimes such as human trafficking.
Laura's Primary & Rapid Care Clinic 'in this to actually take care of the patient'
By Christina Heath | Jun 9, 2021
A new walk-in urgent and primary care clinic has opened in Rio Rancho, N.M., under local Nurse Practitioner Laura McClesky — though a little sooner than planned.