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Gonzales’ request for more public campaign funding denied following 'evidence of direct knowledge of fraud or falsification'
Gonzales’ request for more public campaign funding denied following 'evidence of direct knowledge of fraud or falsification'

By Karla Florez | Jul 26, 2021

Sheriff Manny Gonzales’ appeal to increase public financial funding for his mayoral campaign has been denied.

Keller faces whistleblower lawsuit accusing him of ethics violations that see Albuquerque police department on 'verge of actual collapse'
Keller faces whistleblower lawsuit accusing him of ethics violations that see Albuquerque police department on 'verge of actual collapse'

By Karla Florez | Jul 26, 2021

Mayor Tim Keller faces a whistleblower lawsuit filed by former Albuquerque Police Chief, Michael Geier, in which he accused the official of violating open-record laws and defunding important crime-reduction programs, the Albuquerque Journal reported.

'We lag the region': New Mexico’s high unemployment rate, low workforce participation continues to stall financial recovery
'We lag the region': New Mexico’s high unemployment rate, low workforce participation continues to stall financial recovery

By Karla Florez | Jul 25, 2021

In addition to reporting a significantly high unemployment rate for the state of New Mexico, a recent Rio Grande Foundation analysis revealed that the state is currently suffering from a low workforce engagement rate.

Municipal development rep hails downtown Albuquerque storm drain construction as a little pain for 'tremendous amount of gain'
Municipal development rep hails downtown Albuquerque storm drain construction as a little pain for 'tremendous amount of gain'

By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021

The storm drain systems on Downtown Albuquerque’s Broadway Boulevard will undergo construction to help lessen flooding in surrounding neighborhoods.

Now fully reopen, Albuquerque's Enchanted Trails RV Park expects bump in business
Now fully reopen, Albuquerque's Enchanted Trails RV Park expects bump in business

By Karla Florez | Jul 13, 2021

Albuquerque residents enjoyed their first official holiday free of COVID-19-related restrictions since the pandemic hit as the state fully reopened for the Fourth of July weekend.

'Reforming broken systems': New Mexico sees child care expansion
'Reforming broken systems': New Mexico sees child care expansion

By Karla Florez | Jul 10, 2021

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham confirmed New Mexico’s Child Care Assistance Program expansion, intended to increase its eligibility by accepting tens of thousands of families that fall under as high as 400% poverty level, from 200%.

'Net worth of zero': Haaland’s financial records lead some to question her ability to manage a “multi-billion dollar agency”
'Net worth of zero': Haaland’s financial records lead some to question her ability to manage a “multi-billion dollar agency”

By Karla Florez | Jul 9, 2021

Dept. of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s net worth was recently revealed to be zero, according to Forbes.

Virgin Galactic to launch first fully-crewed spaceflight serving as a New Mexican 'hub for exploration and the dawn of space tourism'
Virgin Galactic to launch first fully-crewed spaceflight serving as a New Mexican 'hub for exploration and the dawn of space tourism'

By Karla Florez | Jul 9, 2021

Virgin Galactic confirmed the launch date, along with various other advancements related to its recent innovative space tourism project, developed through its partnership with New Mexico’s Tourism Department.

Kenney calls for tighter drinking water regulation against PFAS amid 'public health, environmental and economic crisis for New Mexico'
Kenney calls for tighter drinking water regulation against PFAS amid 'public health, environmental and economic crisis for New Mexico'

By Karla Florez | Jun 16, 2021

New Mexico Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney stood before the U.S. Senate Committee to raise concerns about the overwhelmingly high quantity of certain chemicals, called PFAS, that threaten drinking water sources across the state.

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