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'I think our laws need to be strong': Albuquerque City Council calls on judges and lawmakers to seek tougher penalties for violent offenders
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 10, 2021
The Albuquerque City Council is asking courts to impose harsher terms for gun offenses, according to a report by KRQE.
New Mexico Department of Health looks to 'build up trust' as hospitals face critical levels of care amid COVID-19 surge
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
New Mexico hospitals are set to reach crisis levels of care by next week due to an overflow of patients being treated for COVID-18.
Bounkeua breaks 'bamboo ceiling,' succeeds Williams Stapleton as New Mexico's District 19 representative
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 3, 2021
Kay Bounkeua has been appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission to succeed Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 19, making her the first Asian American woman to serve in the state legislature, according to a report by KOB 4.
Albuquerque residents decry $70 million soccer stadium amid 'economic fallout of COVID-19,'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 16, 2021
Some Albuquerque residents are speaking out against a proposed new soccer stadium, which the city estimates will cost between $65 million and $70 million before land acquisition, according to KRQE.
NMPED mandates COVID-19 testing for 25% of students, staff; Kokinadis labels homeschooling 'a great option'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 16, 2021
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently mandated that schools conduct COVID-19 testing on unvaccinated students and employees on-site, KOB 4 reported.
'We thought we had COVID really under control;' Santa Fe mayor declares state of emergency due to surge in COVID-19 cases
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 15, 2021
Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber has declared a state of emergency in response to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to a report by KOB 4
'The kids voted': Albuquerque youth football team donating half of fundraiser proceeds to balloon crash victims' families
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 15, 2021
A local Albuquerque's Youth American Football League team (YAFL) is donating a portion from its annual fundraiser this year to families of the June balloon crash victims.
In 'pandemic of the unvaccinated,' COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in New Mexico due to delta variant
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 15, 2021
Local doctors are concerned that they may soon become overwhelmed as the delta variant continues to cause an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, according to a KRQE report.
Lujan Grisham makes 3rd cabinet secretary change in 2 weeks; former state Supreme Court justice accepts 'huge responsibility' as new CYFD secretary
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 14, 2021
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has recently appointed former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Barbara Vigil as the new secretary of the Child, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), according to a KRQE report.
Keller: New hiring incentives offer 'lots of good reasons' to join Albuquerque city employees
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 14, 2021
The City of Albuquerque will begin providing incentives to attract more city workers after experiencing difficulty filling certain positions, according to the Albuquerque Journal.
Grisham & New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Block condemn Williams Stapleton following allegations of illegal activities: 'This is very disturbing behavior'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 1, 2021
New Mexican politicians recently responded to news that majority leader Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton (D-Bernalillo) was being investigated for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal payments, according to a report by the Pinon Post.
Block: New Mexico Public Education's mask regulations 'completely authoritarian' for upcoming school year
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 30, 2021
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has announced new mask regulations for schools, stating that masking would remain necessary in the majority of schools, which will resume classes in the coming weeks, according to a report by the Pinon Post.
'Voters think Kamala Harris’ tenure as Vice President has been a disaster,' New COSA & Trafalgar poll shows little confidence in VP Harris
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 28, 2021
COSA president: Survey proves most voters view Harris' tenure as vice president as 'a disaster,' lack confidence in her leadership
Thomson urges restraint from fireworks 'during this horrendously hot and dry summer'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 4, 2021
State Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque) recently advised her constituents to refrain from the use of fireworks in light of the present drought in New Mexico.
Stansbury supports Dream and Promise Act for a 'pathway to citizenship'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 27, 2021
Newly sworn-in U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) is pushing for the U.S. Senate to approve House Resolution 6 (HR 6), also known as The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021.
State is 'investing in New Mexico children, students with need' through $15 million Family Income Index
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 26, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently announced that the Family Income Index will increase funding for schools and children in high-poverty areas of the state in an effort to counteract the negative impacts of poverty on academic performance.
Grisham supports prohibition of fireworks sales due to drought conditions
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 23, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently issued an executive order recommending that counties and cities consider prohibiting retail fireworks sales in the state until drought conditions improve, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Duhigg lauds measure to raise student pay: Wages 'should not be defined by age of employee'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 21, 2021
The New Mexico Senate enacted legislation earlier this year that would eliminate a provision in the state's minimum wage law that required high school students to be paid less per hour than adult employees, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax.
IAIA 2021 Spring Senior Graduating Exhibition 'A Retrospective of Change' viewable online
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 21, 2021
Retrospective of Change, the 2021 Spring Senior Graduating Exhibition of the Santa Fe Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), is now available to view online.
Stansbury's special election win 'sent a clear message,' according to New Mexico Democratic party chair
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 16, 2021
Democratic state Rep. Melanie Stansbury recently won a special congressional election to fill a seat left vacant following Deb Haaland's appointment as President Joe Biden's interior secretary, according to an NBC news report.