Solange DeLisle News
Filming of 'Outlaw Land,' an 'iconic western,' underway in New Mexico
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 8, 2021
Production is currently underway in the Land of Enchantment on a new feature film produced by Keystone Films LLC titled "Outlaw Land," the New Mexico Film Office announced on October 6.
'Nothing you can see anywhere else': Balloons soar into clear skies at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
Albuquerque's 2021 International Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and even the weather appeared to be joining in on the celebration during the first weekend of the nine-day colorful launch of hot air balloons.
$10 million grant to fund UNM studies on chronic pain, opioid abuse with a view toward healing
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
Researchers at the University of New Mexico's new Center on Alcohol, Substance use And Addiction (CASAA) have been awarded a $10 million grant to fund two studies aimed at improving lives by helping people who struggle with both chronic pain and opioid addiction.
Students inform New Mexico PED that lack of administrative support 'discourages teachers,' contributes to staffing shortages
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 6, 2021
New Mexico's Public Education Department Secretary of Education Dr. Kurt Steinhaus said he wants to address the inequities in education and has laid out his plan on how to do it at a recent legislative education meeting that included a student panel for input.
'New Mexico Cares' portal focuses on bringing students 'some emotional safety and comfort' through social emotional learning
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 2, 2021
The mental well-being of students is the focal point of a new online portal that the New Mexico Public Education Department launched earlier this month.
Keller: New Albuquerque grant programs target downtown housing, businesses 'vital to economic recovery'
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 2, 2021
In an effort to attract more activity downtown while boosting economic recovery efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Albuquerque's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency has started two new grant programs.
Navajo Nation welcomes 12 new officers to the force
By Solange DeLisle | Oct 1, 2021
After more than six months of training, a dozen new officers officially graduated as the 56th class at the Navajo Police Training Academy late last month.
Non-stop daily flights will connect growing Albuquerque film industry to 'heart of Hollywood'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 30, 2021
Starting next year, professionals in the film industry with be able to easily travel between Albuquerque International Sunport and Hollywood Burbank Airport now that Southwest Airlines has announced they'll be starting non-stop daily flights between the two.
Citizens Redistricting Committee reveals works-in-progress for New Mexico Congressional district maps
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2021
The Citizens Redistricting Committee shared some possible ideas about where Congressional district lines will be drawn during a recent meeting as they continue to move towards finalizing three possible maps to submit to New Mexico's legislature.
M'tucci's to renovate Albuquerque's 'iconic' Jones Motor Company building for new restaurant location
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 28, 2021
Albuquerque's well-known Jones Motor Company building will soon see new activity inside now that restaurant chain M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant announced plans to renovate and open up a location inside the now vacant building.
'Violent crime is unacceptable': Albuquerque organizes multi-agency checklist to combat it on all fronts
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 24, 2021
As the Albuquerque area continues to see an uptick in violent crimes, more than 20 different law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico have teamed up to develop a checklist to help combat crime.
New Mexico Children's Foundation fundraiser generates more than $28,000 thanks to 'good donor base'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
The New Mexico Children's Foundation is looking to raise money for the foundation's annual grant program, which funds programs in the state that benefit children and families, by hosting an online auction.
No Labor Day surge at Sunport, but passenger numbers trending in the right direction
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
Officials with the Albuquerque International Sunport believe that the number of people flying in and out of the airport are showing signs of improvement from where they were during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, even if they didn't see a surge in travelers over the Labor Day weekend.
'They had told the coaches that the turf was hot'; parents protest discipline of West Mesa football players
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 10, 2021
West Mesa High School head football coach Anthony Ansotigue believes how he disciplined his players was "nothing cruel or unusual," but some parents believe the coaching staff took it too far.
Now hiring: Businesses and cities hope end of extra unemployment benefits will lure more people back to work
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 9, 2021
Businesses and local governments across New Mexico, including the City of Albuquerque, are still short on employees and looking for people to fill open positions as the state continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roswell's Spring River Zoo cited for 'multiple violations'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 8, 2021
Roswell's Spring River Zoo has been slapped with several citations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the nonprofit organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) asked for the agency to inspect the facility.
Lujan Grisham: MTX tech firm's Albuquerque arrival will 'build more resilient economy'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 5, 2021
MTX, a Texas-based computer service and software firm, has decided to establish a Southwest regional office in New Mexico and is bringing hundreds of new well-paying jobs to the area along with it.
Most New Mexico healthcare and corrections workers have complied with vaccine mandate, but some 'willing to quit my job over this'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 4, 2021
All hospital workers, long-term care employees, and those who work at a correctional facility were required to receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Aug.t 27 per a mandate issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) earlier this month.
13 vie over 4 vacant seats on Albuquerque School Board, but incumbents not among them; '13 years is a long time,' president explains
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 3, 2021
Four seats on the Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education are up for grabs during the upcoming November election, with none of the current holders planning to run to keep their spot.
'Paying attention' to women on the street is the first step for Street Safe New Mexico
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 2, 2021
An Albuquerque-based nonprofit has spent more than a decade simply "paying attention" to women struggling with homelessness, addiction, working in the sex industry, and those being forced into it through their lives on the streets.