Solange DeLisle News
New Mexico health care workers join to 'advocate for bodily sovereignty' after state vaccine mandate
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 29, 2021
In an effort to protest Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's (D-NM) mandate that requires all New Mexico health care workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a crowd of hundreds gathered at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque on Aug. 25.
Infrastructure bills would help deal with 'mess' of abandoned wells in New Mexico
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 27, 2021
Abandoned wells are the focal point of a renewed effort to clean up the wilderness of New Mexico, a project that even U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh has decided to work on with elected leaders.
Armada health care's new owner will 'carry on the tradition of quality care'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
Albuquerque home health care company Armada has a new owner as part of a $29 million deal, and more than 1,000 New Mexicans could be affected.
'Compelled to step up,' credit union offers grants to help teachers stock classrooms
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is looking to help New Mexico public school teachers purchase education resources and activities for their classrooms through a grant program.
New University of New Mexico Hospital's new visitor policies to ensure it's 'ready to care for our New Mexico community'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) has enacted. new COVID-19 visitor policy as concerns grow over the rising infection rate as a result of the Delta variant.
Albuquerque Police Department makes 'good push' to snare veteran officers with $15,000 sign-on bonus
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 7, 2021
The City of Albuquerque hopes a monetary incentive will entice enough officers to join the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) to build up the force with seasoned members of law enforcement.
'Don't bite the hand that feeds you': Sanchez supports oil, gas industries as 6th GOP candidate in New Mexico gubernatorial race
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 5, 2021
Louie Sanchez, a Republican businessman, has become the sixth Republican candidate to enter the race for governor, where the winner will receive the party's nomination and take on Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) during the general election.
Lujan Grisham: Jump in New Mexico COVID-19 cases caused by Delta variant puts 'tough decisions' on table
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 5, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) said the state of New Mexico could be forced to shut down once again after a recent uptick in positive COVID-19 diagnoses, including a thousand new cases just over the weekend.
Duhigg: New Mexico 'investing in its people' with increased spending in state budget
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 21, 2021
New Mexico will spend more money on public education, early childhood services, plus business subsidies and incentives starting next month thanks to a $7.4 billion budget signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this month.
Santa Fe Public Library staff 'looking forward' to welcoming the community back in
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 21, 2021
The Santa Fe Public Library branches closed to the public 15 months ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the doors will reopen once again next month to welcome members of the community back inside with some restrictions.
'It takes a village': Santa Fe Animal Shelter welcomes back volunteers during busiest month of the year
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 16, 2021
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is in the midst of what's traditionally its busiest month of the year, and the shelter is looking for assistance to keep up with the increased number of animals they'll serve and families who'll open their hearts to a new pet.
Albuquerque welcomes back 'energy and vibrancy' of cycling Masters Road National Championship
By Solange DeLisle | May 30, 2021
Cyclists will be hitting the road in Albuquerque when the 2021 Masters Road National Championship comes to town as recently announced by the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and Visit Albuquerque.
Missed education deadline could cost New Mexico over $37.5 million; PED explores 'next steps'
By Solange DeLisle | May 30, 2021
A missed deadline could cost New Mexico millions of dollars after the state's Public Education Department (PED) was three days late submitting school funding data to the federal government.