George Willis News
Rail Runner spokesperson: Train is 'certainly less expensive'
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
The recent rise in gas prices has led to an increase in residents opting to utilize the Rail Runner for alternative transportation.
Restaurant owner: 'The local places' are struggling after missing funding
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund has fallen short of sustaining many of the state’s restaurants.
PED secretary hopes schools can 'continue safely learning and teaching in-person'
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
The New Mexico Public Education Department is allowing districts and charter schools to set their own face mask policies, eliminating most mandates created during the pandemic.
Lujan Grisham: 'We are delivering on streamlined professional licensing practices'
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
It is now easier for professionals to obtain credentials and work in the state, thanks to New Mexico legislators.
Valencia outlaws the chaining of dogs; help available for dogs to 'stay with their families'
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
Valencia County Commissioners approved an animal ordinance that outlaws the chaining of dogs, a move that instantly raised concerns and confusion among dog owners and residents, who prefer the animals on leashes.
Deputy DA: 'A vehicle is just as deadly as any other type of weapon'
By George Willis | Mar 20, 2022
Lawmakers are trying to decide if there’s a difference between killing someone while driving recklessly and killing someone while driving intoxicated.
State auditor on APD overtime abuse: 'Enough is enough’
By George Willis | Mar 18, 2022
The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) continues to be plagued by abuse of overtime, bilking the department of tens of thousands of dollars.
Lobos golf coach: 'It was another good week for us' in competition
By George Willis | Mar 17, 2022
The University of New Mexico golf team heads to Tucson, Arizona, looking to prove once again it can compete with the top programs in in the country.
Lujan Grisham wants suspension of federal gas tax 'to reduce costs for Americans'
By George Willis | Mar 16, 2022
Governor Michelle Lujan Grishman has joined five other Democratic governors who are asking Congress to support federal legislation to suspend the federal gas tax until the end of the year.
Planned hydrogen hub in Albuquerque shows 'New Mexico is leading in this effort': Rael
By George Willis | Mar 15, 2022
A company that uses hydrogen to fuel airplanes is building a manufacturing and distribution center in the Albuquerque Sunport.
Lobos eliminated in first round of MWC tournament
By George Willis | Mar 11, 2022
The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team was eliminated in the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament this week.
Lobos women fall to Rams at MWC tourney
By George Willis | Mar 11, 2022
New Mexico’s women’s basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t mount a successful comeback before being eliminated 82-71 by Colorado State in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament
'I can't explain the feeling': Real estate broker Crow helping Ukrainians flee to Poland
By George Willis | Mar 11, 2022
Some New Mexico residents are helping Ukrainians fleeing the war in their homeland find safety in Poland.
Fatal road rage incident involved co-workers
By George Willis | Mar 10, 2022
Bad blood existed between two co-workers before one of them fatally shot the other this week, in what was initially described as a road rage incident.
Candelaria calls for New Mexico to divest from Russia
By George Willis | Mar 10, 2022
New Mexico state Sen. Jacob Candelaria is asking his state to divest an estimated $16 million tied to Russia.
Bill provides funding for affordable housing
By George Willis | Mar 10, 2022
New Mexicans who live in rural areas could benefit most from a bill that provides funding for affordable housing.
Company denies jail is unsanitary, inspection is ‘effort to falsely portray our company and this facility’
By George Willis | Mar 9, 2022
A company that operates a New Mexico jail where migrants are held is denying reports by inspectors of unsanitary and unsafe conditions.
New bill comes too late for Duran family
By George Willis | Mar 9, 2022
New legislation to increase benefits for officers killed in the line of duty isn’t available in time for the family of Robert Duran.
Opportunity Scholarship open to New Mexico residents
By George Willis | Mar 9, 2022
Affording college tuition just got easier in New Mexico.
Lost hiker found after night in wilderness
By George Willis | Mar 9, 2022
A survival kit Diane Brown made before going hiking with her dog in the Bisti Wilderness may have saved her life.