Glenn Minnis News
'People could actually go out and see things': Albuquerque's La Mirada Shopping Center to become homes, retail
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2021
A longtime Albuquerque eyesore could soon make way for new homes and businesses.
What will become of Afghanistan's wealth of lithium?
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2021
The sudden U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may have given China the chance to take advantage of the region’s vast mineral reserves with an estimated value as high as $3 trillion, according to the Institute for Energy Research.
Reforms on horizon for DOJ oversight of Albuquerque Police 'definitely a step in the right direction'
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 17, 2021
After more than seven years of scrutiny, the Albuquerque Police Department may soon welcome changes in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) oversight through a court-appointed monitor.
Tracking New Mexico's 'rare' but 'documented' COVID-19 reinfection rate tricky
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 17, 2021
With upwards of 2,200 state residents diagnosed with having been hit with COVID-19 twice, New Mexico Department of Health State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Ross admits it can be hard to get a true assessment.
'ABQ at Home' project earmarks $3.3 million to help Albuquerque homeowners pay for repairs
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2021
The city of Albuquerque has launched a new program designed to help homeowners make repairs to their homes as part of the millions officials say they continue to invest in supportive and low-income housing.
PNM's $8 billion merger with energy giant Avangrid ultimately 'helps our customers' in New Mexico
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2021
Public Service Company of New Mexico has joined forces with Connecticut’s Avangrid in an $8 billion merger where both entities are hoping to take full advantage of their experience in renewable energy, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported.
'Huge miss': Block blames Biden as economy falls well short of expectations with 235,000 jobs added in August
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 7, 2021
New Mexico Republican gubernatorial candidate Jay Block spoke out after the national economy fell more than 500,000 jobs short of expectations in the August jobs report as the delta variant of COVID-19 showed no signs of slowing.
New Mexico United lowering September home game capacity to 'do our part' against COVID-19
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 28, 2021
New Mexico United team officials recently announced the team will be reducing capacity at upcoming home games to 60% as part of a plan aimed at lowering the transmission of COVID-19 across the community.
This kid has a chance': New Mexico teen Nava signs with United soccer through 2023
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 28, 2021
Cristian Nava is already in rare company.
'Boom, a change': NMPED recommends masking up for outdoor sports
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2021
Residents across New Mexico faced confusion over masking requirements for high school athletes involved in outdoor sports, KTSM reported.
Lobos add Kirkland to athletic communications staff in 'perfect fit'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2021
The University of New Mexico athletic department has tabbed Steve Kirkland as Director of Athletic Communications.
Lobos football 110th in AP preseason poll; New Mexico State riding JUCO QB Johnson
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2021
The Crimson Tide won’t have history on its side as Alabama enters the 2021 college football season ranked No. 1 in the country in the Associated Press preseason poll.
GOP lawmakers ask Lujan Grisham to hold special session, stop being 'soft on criminals'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers in New Mexico are demanding that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham call a special session of the legislature to deal with what they see as her split personality on the state’s crime rate.
University of New Mexico nursing honorees 'champion and inspire others'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has announced its outstanding graduates from this summer’s graduating class.
LQ Digital bringing new jobs to Albuquerque, gaining customers 'across digital channels'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is hailing the arrival of upstart marketing firm LQ Digital and the new jobs it's set to bring to the city’s downtown business district.
'We need experience': Highland High football takes young, eager team into 2021 season
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Highland High football coach Phil Lovato is hoping his Hornets will prove adept at learning on the job this season.
*Torrance County commissioners pass resolution to protect local school boards from 'misinterpretation of statutes' by NMPED
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2021
The Torrance County Commission has adopted legislation aimed at protecting local municipal school district boards of education by instituting state statutes that put powers such as "developing educational policies for school districts and overseeing budgeting and procurement” squarely back in the boards hands without fear of interference from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
'It sets the tone for everything': Cibola High football bullish ahead of season opener at La Cueva
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2021
Cibola High School football coach Roderick Williams has a simple mandate for his Cougars this season.
Lujan Grisham aims to 'set that tone,' as next legislative session will focus on crime
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has tackling the state’s rising crime rate at the top of her agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
Sandoval County is 'much more multiracial.' New Mexico as a whole? Not that different. It matters politically
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
Despite national growth falling percentage wise across the country, 2020 Census Bureau data shows the state of New Mexico saw its population grow by about 3 percent, or 58,000 people, KRQE reported.