Nonprofit agency makes efforts to ‘create the change that you want to see in the community’
By Karla Florez | Feb 25, 2022
The Who I Am Foundation, a nonprofit agency, has confirmed plans to expand its role in the community and to help those in need of financial assistance and on the brink of homelessness.
Former New Mexico school worker sentenced in iPod-stealing scheme
By Karla Florez | Feb 6, 2022
New Mexico’s U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake recently sentenced former New Mexico school district employee Kristy Stock on grand theft charges after stealing iPods intended for children and reselling them for profit.
Suspect accused of shooting Farmington officer arrested in Arizona amid 'very emotional week'
By Karla Florez | Jan 20, 2022
The man accused of shooting Farmington officer Joseph Barreto was found in Maricopa County, Ariz., earlier this month, according to the Farmington Police Department, KRQE reports.
Albuquerque's Hopeworks launches anti-homelessness initiative to mark housing as ‘fundamental right’
By Karla Florez | Jan 20, 2022
Hopeworks recently launched its new anti-homeless initiative, Hope Village, in hopes of offering a more accessible emergency housing option. The efforts are being made through a collaboration with the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, according to KRQE.
Bernalillo County realtors, title companies exposed to ransomware attack
By Karla Florez | Jan 19, 2022
A Bernalillo County-based ransomware attack is posing potential problems for realtors and title companies in the area.
Local Bernalillo Animal Center encourages community to take home a pet with free adoption amid ‘jam-packed’ status
By Karla Florez | Jan 18, 2022
Bernalillo Co. Animal Care and Resource Center hopes to find a home for all of its pets by temporarily waiving all adoption fees amid an accelerated influx arriving at the shelter.
Albuquerque housing market notes upward trend of pocket listing sales amid increased local ‘affordability rate’
By Karla Florez | Dec 10, 2021
Recent reports analyzing the Albuquerque housing market indicate that multiple offers are being submitted once a listing is uploaded.
New Mexico's Heinrich: Humanity has tools to halt climate change, but 'do we have the will?'
By Karla Florez | Sep 19, 2021
New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich addressed various concerns relating to the harmful effects caused by ongoing climate change.
New Mexico's Herrell sides with moderate Democrats: Energy initiatives ‘should not destroy good-paying jobs and sacrifice American energy independence’
By Karla Florez | Sep 19, 2021
Rep. Herrell praised six Democrats who voiced concerns relating to the energy provision initiative section of a recently drafted spending package worth $3.5 trillion.
New Mexico Fines and Fees head: Residents under the poverty line targeted as state spends ‘limited public safety resources to chase uncollectable debts'
By Karla Florez | Sep 18, 2021
Director of New Mexico's Fines and Fees Justice Center, Monica Ault, detailed in an editorial for the Santa Fe New Mexican the various ways court fees are targeting residents already living in poverty.
New Mexico Higher Education Department targets adult students for millions in 2023 tuition, loan assistance
By Karla Florez | Sep 18, 2021
The New Mexico Higher Education Department plans to prioritize adult education investments during the 2023 fiscal year by funding assistance initiatives for higher education student tuitions and helping teachers in need of student loan assistance.
'We did not receive the warning': Maine legislator urges wariness of Avandrid/PNM merger; proponents tout grid modernization
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
A Maine legislator recently warned New Mexico of the dangers of an Avangrid/PNM merger after that state's experience with Avangrid.
South Valley Respite Center to 'serve generations,' offering elderly, disabled care
By Karla Florez | Sep 4, 2021
South Valley Respite Center's doors are opening, aiding families who are caring for elderly or disabled family members.
Herrell: 'We need transparency' as New Mexico leaders debate response to Afghan refugee influx at Holloman Air Force Base
By Karla Florez | Sep 4, 2021
New Mexico state officials continue discussing an appropriate plan for the refugees landing at the Holloman Air Force Base.
Herrell decries New Mexico State Fair COVID-19 restrictions as 'punitive and coercive'
By Karla Florez | Aug 26, 2021
New Mexico state Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) submitted a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham requesting permission to ban the unvaccinated individuals from attending the State Fair, scheduled to open Sept. 9.
University of New Mexico aims to find genetic secrets to some diabetics retaining good vision: 'What is protecting them?'
By Karla Florez | Aug 25, 2021
The University of New Mexico’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences confirmed plans to conduct a five-year Diabetic Retinopathy Genomics (DRGen) Study.
Radio host Aragon carries 'more than enough momentum' into Albuquerque mayoral race
By Karla Florez | Aug 13, 2021
Radio host Eddy Aragon recently confirmed his decision to join the race to become Albuquerque's next mayor.
Albuquerque's Martinez 'honored and humbled' to be appointed state's House majority floor leader
By Karla Florez | Aug 12, 2021
Rep. Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) was appointed as House majority floor leader by New Mexico House Democrats earlier this week.
12 Albuquerque Public Schools employees, including Williams Stapleton, placed on leave amid 'more fallout'
By Karla Florez | Aug 6, 2021
Twelve Albuquerque Public Schools employees have been placed on paid leave as the state continues to investigate Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s involvement in a money-laundering, corruption investigation.
Yellen continues push for permanent child tax credit to 'do a huge amount to relieve child poverty;' critics fear inflation
By Karla Florez | Jul 26, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making efforts to permanently distribute child tax credit, NPR reports.
