George Willis News
Advocates against sexual harassment: Ivey-Soto is 'not suitable to serve as a senator'
By George Willis | Oct 2, 2022
Advocates seeking changes to make the Roundhouse in Santa Fe safe from sexual predators gathered for a press conference demanding the removal of Democratic state Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto.
Woman celebrates 100th birthday: 'I thank God for giving me all of this time'
By George Willis | Oct 1, 2022
Tommie Carter spent her 100th birthday earlier this week focusing on the future instead of recent troubles.
Governor: New on-ramp will make Balloon Festival 'a more memorable experience for everyone'
By George Willis | Oct 1, 2022
People attending the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from Oct. 1 to Oct. 9 can access the event more easily, thanks to a new on-ramp for Interstate 25 South.
Revel owner sees northeast Albuquerque as 'a real entertainment destination'
By George Willis | Sep 30, 2022
Albuquerque's newest concert hall recently opened, adding to the growing list of entertainment possibilities being offered in the northeast part of the city.
Valencia County is in need of six full-time firefighters: 'Our crews run about 500 calls a month'
By George Willis | Sep 30, 2022
The Valencia County Fire Department is struggling to meet demand with limited staff to answer a growing number of calls.
NMDOT efforts to improve safety causing backups at busy Albuquerque traffic corridor
By George Willis | Sep 29, 2022
A plan to make a busy Tramway corridor near Central safer has resulted in increased traffic backups and angry motorists.
Davis on new Albuquerque housing developments: Central 'doesn't look like you think it did a couple of years ago'
By George Willis | Sep 28, 2022
Proposed developments along the Central corridor in Nob Hill could transform an area in need of vast improvements.
Farmington Salvation Army plans renovation: 'The number of people that we serve every day has more than tripled'
By George Willis | Sep 28, 2022
A Salvation Army location in Farmington is planning to turn itself into a resource center that will help families, seniors and the homeless.
'It really is cool': Popular mural at fire station repainted after being vandalized
By George Willis | Sep 28, 2022
A mural that decorates an Albuquerque, New Mexico, fire and rescue station has been repainted after being vandalized.
Task force to present proposal for paid family and medical leave to lawmakers
By George Willis | Sep 28, 2022
A task force assigned to develop a plan that requires workers to receive paid family and medical leave (PFML) is ready to present its proposal to New Mexico lawmakers.
Biologist on Rio Grande Cutthroat trout: 'Doing active management like we’re doing is a way to make sure that they remain on the landscape'
By George Willis | Sep 27, 2022
The Game and Fish Department is trying to salvage the Rio Grande Cutthroat trout threatened in the wake of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire.
Albuquerque resident on recent homicide: 'My uncle opened up his doors to a lot of people'
By George Willis | Sep 27, 2022
An Albuquerque man was shot and killed last week in what police think could be a justifiable homicide.
Belen resident on NMDOT neglect: 'I haven’t seen BNSF, the Sheriff’s Department, anybody to come by.'
By George Willis | Sep 27, 2022
Towering weeds, some 15 feet tall, are growing out of control on properties owned by the state transportation department.
Bernalillo County offers safety check: 'The car seat is a huge factor in mitigating injury'
By George Willis | Sep 26, 2022
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is offering a car seat safety check to keep children safe while traveling in vehicles.
'We're seeing the largest freshman class since the fall of 2009': Opportunity Scholarship credited with increase in enrollment at NMSU
By George Willis | Sep 26, 2022
The Opportunity Scholarship has been credited with an increase in enrollment at New Mexico State University reversing a trend that saw a 27% drop in enrollment over the last decade, according to a recent KRQE report.
DeSaulniers on rent control: 'They need to have our back'
By George Willis | Sep 26, 2022
Members of the Peoples Housing Project gathered in front of Albuquerque City Hall recently, challenging the rise in rent prices.
Class held to make sure law-enforcement agencies 'on same page' with NCIC
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2022
Law-enforcement agencies throughout New Mexico attended a two-day class intended to solve more cases involving missing or murdered indigenous persons.
Santa Fe welcomes first on-site child care facility for state employees
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2022
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week in Santa Fe to commemorate the opening of the first on-site child care facility for children of state employees.
School districts address rise in 'chronic absentee rate'
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2022
The absentee rate among students continues to rise in New Mexico forcing the state’s Public Education Department to act.
Dexter students host fundraisers for fallen, injured classmates
By George Willis | Sep 24, 2022
On Sept. 18, students from Dexter High School hosted a car wash and bake sale to raise funds for the families of Justus Sanders and Wyatt Garner.