Trina Thomas News
'Second Chance' bill gives juvenile offenders opportunity to 'demonstrate rehabilitation'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
A new bill was recently introduced that would give juvenile offenders another chance.
'A question around equity': Democrats block bill that would eliminate social security income tax for middle, upper-class
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
A New Mexico legislation that would eliminate tax on Social Security for middle and upper-class residents by 2026 was stonewalled in a recent vote.
Bernalillo County's request for $4 million more to improve Alvarado Square building 'too big to just pass without discussion'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
Bernalillo County is requesting millions of dollars for new improvements on Alvarado Square.
NMDOH requests $370 million budget to offer higher salaries
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recently requested more funds from the state legislature after losing workers to states that pay higher salaries.
Bipartisan bill would earmark $45 million for cybersecurity programs for New Mexico school districts
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
A group of Democrat and Republican lawmakers brought forward a bill that would provide funding for New Mexico school districts to install a cybersecurity program after several attacks over the last year.
New Mexico lawmakers work to lower barriers to enter cannabis industry, establish 'footing for potential growth'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 6, 2022
New Mexico is working on making the process to get into the cannabis industry more streamlined.
Feds allocate $27 billion to repair old and build new bridges
By Trina Thomas | Feb 4, 2022
President Joe Biden recently announced that billions of dollars will go toward the repair and replacement of bridges across the United States as part of the infrastructure bill.
New Mexico law enforcement commits to train local religious congregations after hostage situation
By Trina Thomas | Jan 29, 2022
Law enforcement is lending a hand to local faith-based organizations to help organizations prepare for potential attacks after the Jan. 15 hostage situation at a Colleyville, Texas, synagogue.
Electric vehicle summit hosts DOT, Biden Administration at summit on charging investments, deployment
By Trina Thomas | Jan 28, 2022
The National EV Charging Initiative on Jan. 20 hosted a half-day virtual summit to bring together people throughout the electric vehicle (EV) industry and government officials to discuss commitments and strategies for deploying EV’s.
Veriforce expands to Africa after ComplyWorks acquisition
By Trina Thomas | Nov 15, 2021
A leading global supply chain risk-management organization on Nov. 4 announced its further expansion into the mining and energy sector after acquiring ComplyWorks Africa, Ltd.
Female-owned, Santa Fe tech business with '100% mobile workforce' draws government, international clients
By Trina Thomas | Oct 31, 2021
A leading provider in data center infrastructure continues to make advancements as they focus on wholesaling computers and computer software while simultaneously offering repair services.
Fully vaccinated New Mexico man dies from COVID-19; family 'didn't believe this could happen'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 23, 2021
A fully vaccinated man from New Mexico has died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
Keller signs automated speed enforcement law in 'important step' to Albuquerque public safety
By Trina Thomas | Oct 22, 2021
Mayor Tim Keller on Oct. 15 approved automated speed enforcement technology to monitor reckless driving behavior.
'It's easy as a first-time mom to worry about it all' : Many Mothers provides Santa Fe caregivers support needed for newborn
By Trina Thomas | Oct 21, 2021
A company providing services to Santa Fe mothers is working around the clock to provide in-home and wraparound care to caregivers of newborns six months of age or younger.
Bernalillo County offices closed after gunfire breaks windows, leaving 'a great deal of disappointment' for county employees
By Trina Thomas | Oct 14, 2021
Bernalillo County 's downtown Albuquerque Alvarado Square offices were closed Monday and Tuesday after gunfire broke several windows.
Albuquerque officers 'starting to run short' in efforts to rebuild injured colleague's vehicle, seek public's help
By Trina Thomas | Oct 8, 2021
Officer Mario Verbeck was injured last month during a shootout with a robbery suspect, and his colleagues are now collaborating to rebuild one of Verbeck's cars and asking for the public's help.
'We are all transient': Downtown Albuquerque 'Lost and Found' art installation shares COVID-19 stories
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
"Lost and Found", a new art installation in the Civic Plaza debuted on Aug. 31 to reveal stories of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'That took forever': New Mexico Department of Health works to expedite COVID-19 testing
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
The New Mexico Department of Health is hoping to expedite COVID-19 testing in the state.
Salt Yard faces scrutiny after accusations of propagating 'anti-Blackness in New Mexico' with dress code
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
A well-known Albuquerque bar was accused of racial discrimination after posting a controversial dress code sign in the establishment.
'For me, the verdict is in': Openly gay New Mexico senator files discrimination suit against own party's leadership
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Albuquerque) has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a member of the Democratic party after New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart allegedly allowed discrimination in the workplace.