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Twitter user vexed that New Mexico schools budgeting little in federal pandemic learning loss funds while COVID lotteries give away millions
By Karen Kidd | Aug 10, 2021
Someone who goes by "Lindari" on Twitter apparently isn't happy that New Mexico schools have budgeted less than 10% of promised funding to address learning loss during the still ongoing pandemic.
'Lobo for life': Former UNM basketball center and cheerleader open Yummy’s Mini Donuts & Ice Cream in downtown Albuquerque
By Karen Kidd | Aug 7, 2021
Former University of New Mexico Basketball player Obij Aget and his wife, Ashlynn Brown, have traded sports ball for doughnuts in their downtown Albuquerque business, a local news station recently reported.
Public input meetings scheduled this month for once-a-decade redistricting under 'independent, non-partisan' New Mexico Redistricting Committee
By Karen Kidd | Aug 6, 2021
New Mexicans who want a voice in how redistricting is done in the state every decade will get the chance this year.
Local news station finds 'red flags' that may have enabled Albuquerque Public Schools teacher indicted on child sexual abuse charges
By Karen Kidd | Aug 6, 2021
A former Albuquerque Public Schools teacher now indicted on charges he had sex with children prompted a local television news station to look into the "red flags" in the case.
The Lensic to roll out new COVID-19 policy ahead of fall performances 'to avoid another shutdown at all costs'
By Karen Kidd | Aug 5, 2021
The Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe will be implementing new COVID vaccines and testing requirements later this month, ahead of opening its fall season, the center announced last week.
PragerU video labels addiction, mental illness 'primary drivers of homelessness' as problem in Albuquerque worsens
By Karen Kidd | Jul 23, 2021
Everyone seems to agree that Albuquerque has a homeless problem.
'Santa Fe’s shattered obelisk' could be the undoing of a second term for Webber
By Karen Kidd | Jul 14, 2021
In the midst of his campaign for a second term, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber is under fire over his part in the destruction of the 152-year-old obelisk in the city's plaza last October.
Webber, Habitat for Humanity working toward a 'constructive agenda for housing'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 4, 2021
After meeting with a group whose focus is addressing Santa Fe housing issues such as access and affordability, Mayor Alan Webber called for a "constructive agenda for housing."
'Innovative technology': Five companies in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces receive startup grants from the state
By Karen Kidd | Jul 3, 2021
Five New Mexico science and technology companies, two in Albuquerque, two in Santa Fe and one in Las Cruces, will each receive a startup grant of $25,000.
'Now that's a good dog': Albuquerque Fire Rescue's crisis response canine brings four paws and a lot of H.E.A.R.T. to those struggling with addiction
By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2021
Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) has four more paws on the ground in the form of Wrigley, a two-year-old Labradoodle, who joined the department's Home Engagement and Alternative Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) last year.
GOP pushes for 'extraordinary session,' 'transparency' from governor over COVID aid
By Karen Kidd | Jul 1, 2021
With the help of a vigorous digital campaign that includes social media posts and the launch of a dedicated website and Facebook page, Republican state lawmakers are pushing hard for an "Extraordinary Session of the New Mexico Legislature with a single goal: To pass legislation limiting the governor's emergency powers," according to NMExtraordinarySession.com.
From Albuquerque to the wild, open spaces, 'highest risk for dangerous fires' has residents on edge
By Karen Kidd | Jun 25, 2021
State officials are cautioning residents across New Mexico about dangerously hot and dry conditions that have already resulted in numerous fires, reminding everyone to be extra cautious as we approach the Fourth of July holiday.
Freshman senator Duhigg: Purple Star Schools in New Mexico 'huge win' for state's military families
By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021
Freshman state Sen. Katy Duhigg (D-Albuquerque) recently praised one of a package of bills signed into law earlier this year that established "Purple Star Schools" in New Mexico.
Grisham 'kind of bragging' over joint 'Rediscover New Mexico' partnership with Airbnb
By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham didn't brag when she found out about the announcement by an international online marketplace for homestays and other lodging that it is launching a campaign to support travel across New Mexico.
Albuquerque city council hopes 'Speeding Has A Name' campaign will push residents to 'step up and slow down'
By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021
Albuquerque's "Speeding Has A Name" educational campaign is a now more than a month into its attempt to save lives and have fewer drivers answer questions about whether they knew how fast they were driving.