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Albuquerque Police Department announces TEAM initiative for downtown patrols
By Trina Thomas | Jul 6, 2022
The Albuquerque Police Department announced June 21 the launching of an initiative called Targeted Enforcement and Active Monitoring (TEAM).
New Mexico nonprofit builds ramps for elderly, disabled: ‘People in wheelchairs sometimes can’t come down stairs’
By Trina Thomas | May 26, 2022
A New Mexico nonprofit organization is working to build ramps for elderly and disabled people.
Formerly homeless Albuquerque resident: Current approach 'counterproductive'
By Trina Thomas | May 19, 2022
William Huntsman, a resident of Albuquerque who reported experiencing prolonged periods of homelessness, believes the city's current approach of "enabling" a lifestyle of homelessness is "counterproductive."
NMSU shifts COVID approach, will soon enforce 100% vaccination requirement: ‘We are making changes to our policies’
By Trina Thomas | May 8, 2022
New Mexico State University (NMSU) now requires all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 1.
Turrieta of Girls on the Run Rio Grande: Running program addresses 'social and conflicting messages that girls get'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 27, 2022
Girls on the Run Rio Grande is a local program that aims to inspire local young girls to "be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running."
Albuquerque lawmakers enforce vehicle speeding enforcement: 'We have to change the culture'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 22, 2022
Mayor Tim Keller last fall signed an ordinance to bring back mobile speed enforcement to reduce the speeding culture in Albuquerque.
Batteries Plus in Rio Rancho recycles batteries: We 'make sure they're safely disposed of'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 22, 2022
A Rio Rancho Batteries Plus store is reminding the public that recycling batteries is a good way to help the environment.
Albuquerque nonprofit receives $1M to help formerly incarcerated women: 'We're here to go at their pace'
By Trina Thomas | Apr 21, 2022
Crossroads for Women, a local Albuquerque nonprofit, is receiving $1 million in funding from the federal government to help formerly incarcerated women get their lives back together.
Witness as catalytic converter is stolen in broad daylight: ‘They jumped out’
By Trina Thomas | Mar 25, 2022
An Albuquerque resident's catalytic converter was stolen in broad daylight last month.
Lujan Grisham signs small loan interest rate cap legislation into law
By Trina Thomas | Mar 6, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently made the move to cap interest rates on storefront loans.
Lujan Grisham signs new legislation to benefit families of missing persons
By Trina Thomas | Mar 2, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently signed legislation that will establish a missing persons office and an annual event to connect family members with resources.
UNMH causes controversy after offering bonuses to nurses who left
By Trina Thomas | Feb 26, 2022
The University of New Mexico Hospital is offering incentives to nurses who left the hospital, and the nurses who stayed are out of luck.
//EIP// Bipartisan safe surrender bill introduced in Congress
By Trina Thomas | Feb 26, 2022
The New Mexico House of Representatives earlier this month introduced a bill that would allow infants to be safely surrendered.
Lujan Grisham introduces bill to expand rural health care
By Trina Thomas | Feb 25, 2022
Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM) introduced legislation earlier this month in favor of rural health care.
BlueCross BlueShield NM highlights healthy hearts
By Trina Thomas | Feb 25, 2022
BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) is promoting cardiovascular health and wellness.
'Better Call Saul' drops teaser that leaves fans begging for more
By Trina Thomas | Feb 22, 2022
A popular TV series hit fans with a short teaser of their sixth and final season.
Initium Health conducts study on behavioral healthcare gaps
By Trina Thomas | Feb 22, 2022
Eastern New Mexico communities are linking up with the hope that a new regional behavioral health facility will be welcomed to the area.
Lujan Grisham announces new plan for electric vehicle charging stations
By Trina Thomas | Feb 18, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) announced on Feb. 11 a new plan to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the state.
Senate confirms new secretary of Department of Public Safety
By Trina Thomas | Feb 17, 2022
The New Mexico Senate has confirmed Jason Bowie as secretary of the Department of Public Safety.
Gov. Grisham grieves Sante Fe mayor after his death, 'Javier Gonzales was a trailblazer'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 17, 2022
Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM) recently issued a statement on former Sante Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales after his death.