George Willis News
Resident is glad camera is placed: 'there are a lot of speeders.'
By George Willis | Oct 21, 2022
A new speed camera is in place along Coors Blvd. near Fortuna Rd, creating a controversy over whether it should legally be there.
Repairs underway at Albuquerque park after 9-day International Balloon Fiesta
By George Willis | Oct 20, 2022
The repair of Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after the International Balloon Fiesta Oct. 1 – 9 is underway.
Event highlights 30-year partnership that provides 'safety, comfort and a better quality of life' for seniors in Albuquerque
By George Willis | Oct 20, 2022
The 30th Handicapped and Elderly Assistance to Service Our Neighbors (HEATS ON) event Oct. 15 served as a reminder of the need to help others prepare their homes for winter.
Quick action by USPS employee makes her 'hero in the eyes of the Postal Service.'
By George Willis | Oct 19, 2022
An alert and thoughtful USPS employee is being credited for helping an Arizona man return home unharmed.
BioPark isolates birds and closes exhibit after positive case of bird flu: 'It can spread within a flock'
By George Willis | Oct 19, 2022
A large group of birds at the ABQ BioPark have been moved to isolation at the discovery of a positive case of avian flu, also known as bird flu, in Bernalillo County.
Saavedra-Torres credits 'support of my PNM team' for receiving top honor
By George Willis | Oct 18, 2022
PNM’s Elisha Saavedra-Torres is the winner of the 2022 ‘505 Rising Star Award.’
Farmers glad to have chile and pumpkins for sale: 'It’s not fall until you’re smelling the chile'
By George Willis | Oct 18, 2022
One New Mexico family is happy to have chile for sale this fall, one of the few crops that survived a water-starved year.
Albuquerque designer says canned food drives are 'an easy way to give back.'
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2022
Doug Wiggins understands the hardships that can come from growing up in Albuquerque. That’s why he is trying to help others facing those same hardships by hosting canned food drives.
NMSU student documentaries raise awareness about protecting Gila: 'We’re really hoping this project will encourage people'
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2022
Student filmmakers at New Mexico State University have created six short documentaries to raise awareness about protecting the Gila Forest.
Albuquerque kids with cancer get chance to be model for a day
By George Willis | Oct 16, 2022
Some Albuquerque-area kids getting cancer treatment got a chance to forget their troubles for a day.
Fentanyl deaths on the rise in New Mexico, West Texas: 'Over 30%, just during COVID'
By George Willis | Oct 16, 2022
The use of fentanyl is on the rise at an alarming rate in New Mexico and West Texas, leading to more fatal overdoses primarily in young people.
Ronchetti ad criticizes Grisham's early release of prisoners: 'She personally ordered the early release of hundreds of dangerous criminals'
By George Willis | Oct 16, 2022
New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti is blaming current Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for the state’s crime problems.
Indigenous People's Day celebrated in New Mexico: 'To see culture and language and dance and music celebrated it’s beautiful'
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2022
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was celebrated on Oct. 10 in recognition of a signed proclamation by President Joe Biden.
Rio Rancho Community Theatre to assist local families during holiday season: 'Our group is collecting 31 Christmas trees and donating them to local families'
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2022
The Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre will host an event on Dec. 10 to celebrate the holiday season and serve as a fundraiser to assist the local community.
AM Turing Award winner shares experience with UNM students
By George Willis | Oct 14, 2022
Jack J. Dongarra, a University of New Mexico (UNM) graduate, returned to campus recently to speak with students soon after winning the most prestigious award for computer science.
Bernalillo County Sheriff: 'The loss of Metro 2 and our four fallen heroes is a major tragedy for us'
By George Willis | Oct 14, 2022
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is exploring ways to replace the Metro 2 helicopter that was destroyed when it crashed last July, killing all four officers who were aboard.
New student enrollment jumps 59% at New Mexico Highlands University
By George Willis | Oct 14, 2022
After suffering an enrollment drop over the previous two years due mainly to COVID-19, New Mexico Highlands University is seeing an increase of 59% in new undergraduates.
Tesla to open sales center in Santa Ana Pueblo: 'We’re taking the initiative'
By George Willis | Oct 13, 2022
Tesla, the largest all-electric vehicle manufacturer, is opening a new sales service center in Santa Ana Pueblo.
San Juan Medical offering revamped childbirth classes: 'Relieving anxiety is a big part of the program'
By George Willis | Oct 13, 2022
San Juan Regional Medical Center is offering free classes for expecting parents and teenagers.
Animals and seniors take part in 'It's a zoo out there.'
By George Willis | Oct 13, 2022
If the seniors couldn’t come to the animals, the animals came to the seniors. That was the essence of a fall celebration that took place recently at the Watermark Cherry Hills Senior Living Community.