John Kelly News
'The land and the culture are always with him': Navajo Nation former president Zah earns lifetime achievement award
By John Kelly | Jan 19, 2022
Former Navajo President Peterson Zah received a lifetime achievement award on Jan. 11 from the environmental group Grand Canyon Trust at the Navajo Casino in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Albuquerque zero fare bus program is here, expected to bring 'many positive impacts'
By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022
Albuquerque's zero bus fare program launched Jan. 1 amid optimism from supporters that it will prove convenient and popular.
'We're all missing our loved ones': Albuquerque group seeks to aid grieving gun violence victims
By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022
A group called New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, based in Albuquerque, wants to help both victims of gun violence and the homeless throughout holidays
'Well known for supporting athletes': Visa to be partner in 2023 Women's World Cup
By John Kelly | Jan 1, 2022
Visa plans to partner with FIFA for the 2023 Women's World Cup, continuing to build on the company's support for women's sports.
Community's Christmas thank-you 'means a lot' to Bernalillo County firefighters
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Residents of Bernalillo County want the firefighters at Fire Station No. 30 to know they are appreciated, so for several days before Christmas, folks started popping in with cookies, baked treats and fresh fruit.
New Mexico Tech rugby falls in 'bittersweet' championship game
By John Kelly | Dec 15, 2021
The New Mexico Tech Miners rugby team finished in the runner-up spot during the Cohen Cup Final, losing to the Christendom Crusaders 34-29 during the collegiate rugby championship game.
Democrats Fiebelkorn, Grilley vie for respective Albuquerque City Council seats
By John Kelly | Dec 6, 2021
According to her campaign website, Tammy Fiebelkorn is an Albuquerque based consultant and lobbyist specializing in environmental matters. As such, her top listed priority for City Council is to be an “unrelenting advocate” for making a “transition to a clean energy economy”.
RV Retailer expands into New Mexico to leverage 'great RV demographics'
By John Kelly | Oct 22, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has bought Aloha RV, including the two locations in Albuquerque.
'It affects everybody': Albuquerque's Cancer Services of New Mexico offers virtual retreat for patients, survivors, families
By John Kelly | Oct 21, 2021
Cancer Services of New Mexico is hosting a Zoom cancer retreat Oct. 23 and 24.
'Every death caused by COVID-19 is preventable': 20 more die of coronavirus in New Mexico as death toll approaches 5,000
By John Kelly | Oct 21, 2021
The New Mexico Department of Health reported 20 additional COVID-19-related deaths this past week.
'Unbelievable' former Lobo running back DonTrell Moore to enter Ring of Honor
By John Kelly | Oct 8, 2021
Roswell native and University of New Mexico running back DonTrell Moore will be added to the UNM Football Ring of Honor on Oct. 16 as the Lobos take on Colorado State at University Stadium.
'This affects your everyday life': New Mexico early voting underway
By John Kelly | Oct 6, 2021
The push to get more New Mexicans registered to vote is ongoing with a local election less than four weeks away.
'The recovery, however, is not assured': IMF report optimistic about economy in second half of year, but highlights potential pitfalls
By John Kelly | Sep 30, 2021
On its way to recovery, the global economy is projected to grow 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, the International Monetary Fund reported.
'Important new capabilities': IMA Group acquires Albuquerque Neuroscience
By John Kelly | Sep 11, 2021
The IMA Group (IMA) announced its acquisition of Albuquerque Neuroscience, Inc., a clinical research site specializing in diseases of the central nervous system and general medical conditions, though financial terms remain private.
Critics claim short-term credit act would 'harm' New Mexican consumers most
By John Kelly | Aug 19, 2021
There are opposing views about the impact the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, a bipartisan bill that establishes a federal usury limit of 36%, will have if it passes the Senate.
'America is still America': Majority of Americans feel pride or patriotism when looking at flag, according to new poll
By John Kelly | Jul 29, 2021
The results of a poll show that most Americans feel pride or patriotism when thinking of the United States flag.
'The greatest competitor there is': Coach lauds Cleveland High track star Wysong, named Gatorade's New Mexico Player of the Year
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
Luke Wysong of Cleveland High School was named its 2020-21 Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track & Field Player of the Year.
'The state will continue doing what it can': New Mexico to give aid to workers re-entering workforce
By John Kelly | Jul 16, 2021
The state of New Mexico plans return-to-work support payments for those who secure jobs over the next four weeks
Albuquerque takes 'big step forward' by investing $7 million on lighting, walkways in Wells Park
By John Kelly | Jun 16, 2021
Mayor Tim Keller stated in a recent tweet that Albuquerque is striving to create well-lit streets in the Wells Park neighborhood.
'Roll the credits!' – NM film industry back in pre-COVID form
By John Kelly | Jun 9, 2021
The film industry, which has contributed close to $2 billion to the Santa Fe area since 2016, has bounced back well from COVID and is currently back to its pre-pandemic levels.