John Suayan News
During 'perfect time to expand,' Albuquerque's Presbyterian Hospital tweaks design of multimillion dollar tower
By John Suayan | Oct 3, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted an Albuquerque hospital to rethink some elements of its new tower layout while its still under construction.
Santa Fe offers city employees paid leave to 'bridge the gap' between city, schools and address staffing shortfalls
By John Suayan | Oct 3, 2021
A new program developed by the City of Santa Fe area businesses, the teacher’s union, and Santa Fe Public Schools gives municipal employees the opportunity to work at district schools in exchange for four hours per month of paid leave.
New Mexico police, ranchers nab man wanted in Texas murder
By John Suayan | Oct 2, 2021
New Mexico State Police late last month apprehended a 29-year-old man wanted for capital murder in Midland, Texas.
Rio Grande Foundation VP receives cease and desist letter for post 'exposing' critical race theory in Rio Rancho schools
By John Suayan | Oct 2, 2021
The vice president of an Albuquerque economic policy think tank received a cease and desist letter in response to a post on his Web site.
Numerous law enforcement agencies join Bernalillo Co. Sheriff in Albuquerque operation
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2021
More than 50 uniformed agencies and numerous undercover officers on Sept. 21 joined the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque for a Gang Recognition and Intelligence Patrol, or GRIP operation.
Bipartisan senators' suit claims Lujan Grisham spent New Mexico's ARPA funds without legislative authority
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2021
In a rare instance of bipartisanship, two state senators crossed the aisle to pursue legal action against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over what the pair asserts is the spending of federal money without legislators’ input.
'It's just like any hobby': Remote-controlled balloons to debut at Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Attendees of this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be greeted by a new feature of the widely popular event: remote controlled balloons.
Handful of Republicans 'enthusiastically' give across-the-aisle endorsement to Bernalillo's Sheriff Gonzales for Albuquerque mayor
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales’ bid to become Albuquerque’s next mayor has received a slew of endorsements from some unlikely sources.
New Mexico holds public hearings on new rules for oil and gas sector; small-business 'concerns' aired
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
New Mexico’s Environment Department held public hearings on proposed rule changes that could impact its oil and gas industry.
UNM AD discusses new changes at Lobos athletic events to focus on fan safety, 'the experience'
By John Suayan | Sep 5, 2021
New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez late last month discussed the school’s change to mobile ticketing, cashless parking, mobile concessions and the new clear bag policy for Lobo events.
University of New Mexico in 'unique position' for pediatric Moderna vaccination trial
By John Suayan | Aug 30, 2021
A University of New Mexico clinical trial seeks to test the safety and efficacy of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on children.
Amid COVID-19 resurgence, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta remains a go while taking precautions 'very seriously'
By John Suayan | Aug 29, 2021
One of Albuquerque’s most popular events surges ahead even as the delta variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases anew.
University of New Mexico women's soccer begins defense of league title, 'to prove everything on the field' as favorites to repeat
By John Suayan | Aug 21, 2021
When it came to selecting a program with the best chance of ruling the Mountain West this year, the preseason favorite remains University of New Mexico women's soccer.
'Extraordinary leadership': University of New Mexico AD Nuñez named to just third Mountain West Commissioner's Award
By John Suayan | Aug 20, 2021
Last year found University of New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nuñez in unprecedented circumstances – and because of his efforts to steer the Lobos through the COVID-19 pandemic – the Mountain West Conference bestowed one of his highest honors upon him.
Albuquerque football coach Johnson touts size, depth, experience; 'We take no opponent lightly'
By John Suayan | Aug 16, 2021
Albuquerque Bulldogs head football coach Tim Johnson believes that his program is well-stocked for years to come.
Staggering rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations has Albuquerque hospitals looking at 'surge planning'
By John Suayan | Aug 9, 2021
With a 138% rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations, Albuquerque hospital officials expressed concern for the ongoing surge.
Albuquerque already on verge of breaking yearly homicide record; 'hotels are the hot spots'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2021
Albuquerque has experienced an uptick in homicides this year that's hurtling it toward a new yearly record.
State allocates $5 million to address chile farm labor shortage that was 'years in the making'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2021
A labor shortage that has befallen New Mexico’s chile farms prompted the state government in Santa Fe to intervene.
Heinrich: New Mexico schools receive another $327 million in federal funding so students can 'safely return' and receive 'supports they need'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2021
With a new academic year on the horizon, New Mexico is set to receive an additional $327 million in federal funding for its Education Department to safely operate schools and increase learning opportunities.
'Unbuilt for some time': Real estate report reveals lack of vacant industry space in Albuquerque
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2021
Albuquerque real estate firm NAI Sunvista published a report that shows the city’s vacant industrial space to be at an all-time low.