Sam Jackson News
Keller: Albuquerque is 'facing the deadliest wave of gun violence in history' as homicide rate increases
By Sam Jackson | May 27, 2023
Albuquerque Mayor, Tim Keller, wants to crack down on gun violence.
Albuquerque Animal Welfare's Ortego on shelter shortage: 'A shelter is not always the best' place for homeless pet
By Sam Jackson | May 8, 2023
Animal shelters in Albuquerque are already full or beyond capacity, and officials say the number of animal submissions is on the rise.
Downtown Albuquerque residents, businesses frustrated with 'hellish landscape' of dangerous underpass
By Sam Jackson | May 8, 2023
Residents and businesses of downtown Albuquerque have expressed frustration with a dangerous underpass that connects East Downtown to West Downtown.
'One in five people die every day from alcohol use': New Mexico leads nation in alcohol related deaths
By Sam Jackson | May 6, 2023
A recent study found New Mexico has the highest alcohol-related death rate in the United States and has for more than 25 years.
New Mexico nonprofit announces referendum process for five bills signed by the governor: 'This ends now'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 17, 2023
Better Together New Mexico announced on April 12 that New Mexicans have begun the referendum process on five bills passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).
Education funding passes New Mexico House: ‘I am encouraged that our legislative body could come together to pass common sense policy’
By Sam Jackson | Mar 12, 2023
The New Mexico House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 199, which will increase funding for at-risk schools, and fine arts education and support pay increases for principals and assistant principals.
Fort on bill that would ban the sale of semiautomatic rifles: 'There are a lot of bad bills in the legislature this year, but HB 101 might be the worst'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 8, 2023
A statewide lobby is speaking out against several bills that have been submitted to the New Mexico Congress, including one it claims could make gun owners felons overnight.
Brown: Amendment to reproductive, gender-affirming healthcare bill would minimize 'unacceptable risks'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 7, 2023
New Mexico Rep. Cathrynn Brown said she filed an amendment to House Bill 7 to add safeguards to abortion procedures in order to reduce the potential for injury or death.
Albuquerque resident says tree that fell in grandmother's yard held many memories for his family
By Sam Jackson | Feb 28, 2023
Albuquerque resident Jolynn Maestas says she heard a loud noise on Feb. 22, then found the cause was something that held family ties.
DEA agent on Fentanyl Awareness Day: 'We seized more pills than the number of residents in the state of New Mexico'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 28, 2023
Local leaders, state representatives and families spoke at the state capitol in Albuquerque recently to share their stories in observance of Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Aycock: Albuquerque mayor's Housing Forward Plan is 'poorly conceived'
By Sam Jackson | Dec 20, 2022
Colleen Aycock believes the city of Albuquerque is doing the local homeless population, and the city itself, a disservice by promoting its "Housing Forward" plan to convert motels into temporary housing, calling the program "poorly conceived."
Navajo Police Department hopes to hire 500 officers, extends recruitment to 'border town regions'
By Sam Jackson | May 27, 2022
The Navajo Police Department want to boost its tribal police force by 500 officers, but to do that, leaders say it needs to get the word out to reach more new recruits.
Albuquerque home buyers struggle with soaring prices, low inventory, 'punishing rental market'
By Sam Jackson | May 21, 2022
The real estate market in Albuquerque is so competitive now that it takes only a week or so to sell a home after it is listed, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors.
Investment advisor: Ukrainian war 'is just one more issue' affecting New Mexicans
By Sam Jackson | Mar 21, 2022
An investment advisor in Albuquerque said recently that the war between Russia and Ukraine will continue to increase prices of goods and could cause supply chain issues throughout New Mexico.
Bill stalls in New Mexico Senate when lawmakers skip discussion
By Sam Jackson | Feb 21, 2022
A bill that would expand voter access in New Mexico has stalled in committee because not enough senators showed up to vote on it, and all business pertaining to it has been halted.
Million-dollar drug bust in New Mexico results in no charges filed
By Sam Jackson | Feb 19, 2022
An arrest and seizure of more than $1 million in street drugs in New Mexico resulted in no charges and the suspect being released, authorities said.
New Mexico state Rep. Georgene Louis arrested for DWI
By Sam Jackson | Feb 19, 2022
New Mexico state Rep. Georgene Louis was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and other violations on Feb. 14, according to a media report.