David Hutton News
'It is spreading': State officials provide update on monkeypox infections in New Mexico
By David Hutton | Aug 10, 2022
Nearly a month after the first confirmed case of monkeypox, New Mexico officials provided an update to residents during an Aug. 4 news conference.
'We reviewed the data': Las Vegas drinking water 'verified' as safe
By David Hutton | Aug 9, 2022
Amid potential issues from post-fire runoff from the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon Fire on water supplies, the New Mexico Environment Department has confirmed water in Las Vegas is safe to drink.
'Every citizen should be outraged': New Mexico Public Regulation Commission under fire for violating Open Meetings Act
By David Hutton | Jul 5, 2022
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) called a secret meeting June 28, specifically to discuss PNM’s abandonment of San Juan Generating Station Units 1 and 4, committing yet another violation of the Open Meetings Act.
More women pilots took flight at San Juan River Balloon Rally this year
By David Hutton | Jun 30, 2022
When the San Juan River Balloon Rally lifted off earlier this month in Bloomfield, there were more female pilots taking to the New Mexico skies.
Albuquerque City Council hears testimony on homelessness, IDO changes said to 'subvert the process of community input'
By David Hutton | Jun 16, 2022
Residents testified before Albuquerque City Council on June 6 in opposition to several Integrated Development Ordinance amendments focused on the issue of the rising homeless population in the city and where the homeless are allowed to stay.
Bernalillo votes to ban fireworks this summer due to ‘extreme drought conditions’
By David Hutton | May 28, 2022
There will be a little less sizzle and heat during summer festivities in New Mexico this year.
Sackett: 'The governor has ordered to keep as many New Mexico communities as safe as possible'
By David Hutton | May 27, 2022
As firefighters battle wildfires across the state in a historic fire season, the cost to battle the blazes in New Mexico are starting to mount.
Albuquerque Police chief: 'I want 100 homicides solved, and I want well over 100 arrests'
By David Hutton | May 23, 2022
The Albuquerque Police Department is ramping up its efforts to solve homicides in the city, charging or arresting 47 homicide suspects so far in 2022.
New Mexico’s congressional delegation sponsors drought relief legislation
By David Hutton | May 23, 2022
Members of the state’s congressional delegation are sponsoring a pair of bills on Capitol Hill that they hope will help keep New Mexico in the flow with drinking water.
Fire crews utilize New Mexico municipal airport to fight Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak blaze
By David Hutton | May 23, 2022
Las Vegas Municipal Airport in north central New Mexico had become one of two hubs for aerial support in as firefighters continue to battle the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak wildfire.
Video shows off-duty NMSP officer at Cabela’s shooting: 'I start hearing gunshots just going off'
By David Hutton | May 20, 2022
Police in Albuquerque reviewed footage from body cameras and surveillance video from a Cabela’s store.
New Mexico seeks ‘crews from other geographic areas’ to fight wildfires
By David Hutton | May 8, 2022
In the wake of a rash of wildfires across New Mexico, officials are pulling local and out-of-state resources to fight the fires and keep them from spreading.
New Mexico sold $22 million of recreational cannabis in April, ‘projected to generate $300 million annually’
By David Hutton | May 7, 2022
Sales of recreational cannabis in New Mexico topped $22 million in April, the first month sales were legal, according to the Cannabis Control Division (CCD).
Study shows Albuquerque drivers are highly reliant on GPS
By David Hutton | Apr 12, 2022
A study by North Star Inbound has found that drivers in New Mexico are increasingly turning to technology to find their way, using GPS for directions.
New play honors the life of pioneering New Mexican writer and 'the human condition'
By David Hutton | Apr 9, 2022
Nearly two years after his death, New Mexico native and author Rudolfo Anaya is the subject of a play about his life.
Illegal street racing terrorizing neighborhoods in Albuquerque, APD ‘can’t get through the parked cars’
By David Hutton | Apr 8, 2022
Neighborhoods in Albuquerque are becoming havens for illegal street racers, who are creating a hazard.
Governor, legislative leadership reveal agenda for upcoming special session, ‘providing much-needed relief in the face of rising fuel costs’
By David Hutton | Apr 8, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and legislative leadership planned an agenda for a special session that began this week.
Ukraine natives in New Mexico organizing help for home country
By David Hutton | Feb 27, 2022
As Russia conducts an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, New Mexico residents with ties to the country are organizing to provide help to their home country.
Community Mentor Network offers a lifeline to Albuquerque-area students
By David Hutton | Feb 19, 2022
A local not-for-profit organization is helping students in the Albuquerque area who might be struggling to find success.
Significant bump in New Mexico organ donations in 2021 'shows a lot about our community'
By David Hutton | Jan 28, 2022
The gift of life was plentiful across New Mexico in 2021, with a record number of organ donations occurring in the state during the year, saving a number of lives in the process.