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Study shows CO2 emissions worldwide may have been flat for a decade
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2021
Data from the Global Carbon Project released last month shows carbon dioxide emissions have risen this year following a COVID-19 pandemic-related drop in 2020.
Lobos' 'really nervous' Cumber winner of women's hoops' inaugural Mountain West Freshman of the Week
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
A freshman member of the New Mexico Lobos women’s basketball team is the new Mountain West Freshman of the Week honor’s first winner.
More Bernalillo landlords declining Section 8 vouchers; county leaders say 'we have no control over that'
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
More landlords are declining Section 8 vouchers, and Bernalillo County leaders say their hands are tied when it comes to the situation.
Production bootcamps 'a pipeline' for New Mexico's rising film industry
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
The New Mexico Film Office is making it easy for anyone looking to break into the entertainment industry with its new Production Assistant Bootcamps.
Las Cruces City Council unanimously passes resolution calling for better pathway to U.S. citizenship
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
The Las Cruces City Council on Nov. 15 voted unanimously to approve a resolution that calls for the U.S. to craft a better pathway for immigrants to achieve American citizenship.
'The hardest game you have played all year': Lobos hoops blows past Grambling State with 86-61 victory
By John Suayan | Nov 18, 2021
Smarting from their 87-76 loss to Colorado, the New Mexico Lobos men’s basketball team took their frustrations out on a winless Grambling State at The Pit on Nov. 15.
New Mexico's aerospace industry 'the start of something big;' new partnership aims to see it flourish
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2021
A new partnership between the state’s lawmakers and space industry professionals is determined to see the space industry in New Mexico grow.
Herrell-Leger Fernandez bill would rename Las Cruces VA clinic in honor of 'unbowed spirit' of New Mexico's Bataan veterans
By John Suayan | Nov 16, 2021
U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) earlier this month introduced legislation that would change the name of the Veterans Affairs clinic in Las Cruces to the “Las Cruces Bataan Memorial Clinic.”
University of New Mexico disenrolls more than 250 students who failed to provide COVID-19 vaccination proof or exemption
By John Suayan | Nov 16, 2021
University of New Mexico students who failed to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a valid exemption were informed earlier this month that they’ve been disenrolled.
Albuquerque Business First honors city's top under-40 professionals
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2021
Albuquerque Business First on Oct. 14 held its 40 Under Forty event at Topgolf to honor the best and brightest young professionals — under the age of 40 — in New Mexico, The Business Journals reported.
Famed MMA fighter earns suspension from Albuquerque gym
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2021
Trouble with the law in Las Vegas prompted the suspension of a famed MMA fighter from an Albuquerque gym.
FBI data reveals 50% jump in New Mexico bank robberies in 2021
By John Suayan | Oct 23, 2021
Data released by the FBI revealed that bank robberies in New Mexico increased by 50% so far this year.
Albuquerque South Valley organization advocates for community's 'interconnection' with land, water
By John Suayan | Oct 23, 2021
For about a decade since its inception, the South Valley’s Center for Social Sustainable Systems has worked to retain water rights in the community, as well as preserve water, land, and the traditions and culture associated with both.
UNM women's soccer ends 3-game skid with wins over Fresno State, Colorado College
By John Suayan | Oct 22, 2021
The New Mexico women’s soccer team on Oct. 17 defeated former sole conference leader Fresno State 2-1 to cap a three-game losing streak.
New Mexico football drops fifth straight with 'frustrating' 36-7 loss to Colorado State
By John Suayan | Oct 21, 2021
The New Mexico Lobos football team’s offensive woes continued with a 36-7 home loss to Colorado State.
Albuquerque Community Foundation hosts 40th Great Grant Giveaway virtually
By John Suayan | Oct 21, 2021
The Albuquerque Community Foundation is hosting the 40th anniversary of its Great Grant Giveaway event virtually.
'A sad day': Clock runs out on popular Roswell youth football tournament
By John Suayan | Oct 17, 2021
Organizers of a popular youth football tournament in Roswell have decided to pull the plug on the event.
Man charged in Bernalillo County Alvarado Square building vandalism
By John Suayan | Oct 16, 2021
A man accused of opening fire in downtown Albuquerque and damaging the Bernalillo County Alvarado Square building faces a slew of charges.
New Mexico extends indoor mask mandate through early November amid 'stubbornly high number' of new COVID-19 cases
By John Suayan | Oct 15, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s office on Oct. 15 announced that New Mexico will extend its indoor mask requirement through at least Nov. 12.
'Just waiting and waiting': Rental, unemployment assistance still eludes some struggling New Mexicans
By John Suayan | Oct 3, 2021
More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic took root in New Mexico, some residents still struggle with unemployment or rental assistance and benefits.