Trina Thomas News
Roswell looks to fill two engineering positions open 'for about a year' as staffing shortages slow projects
By Trina Thomas | Sep 3, 2021
As projects continue to stack on top of each other, the Roswell Engineering Department is on the hunt to hire more engineers for 29 upcoming projects.
Gonzales asks judge to step in over public funding in Albuquerque mayoral race
By Trina Thomas | Aug 30, 2021
Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales is asking a judge to lay down the law in his race for mayor.
Seeds arrive in New Mexicans' mailboxes from 'mysterious Chinese address'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 29, 2021
In a bizarre event, unsolicited seeds from China have arrived in hundreds of mailboxes in New Mexico.
Virtual summit to close 'digital divide' on tribal lands set for September, October
By Trina Thomas | Aug 29, 2021
Millions of people could soon have a solution to their lack of internet access.
New Mexico State Fair attendees must show COVID-19 vaccination or exemption proof to enter 'to ensure the safety of fair-goers'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 27, 2021
The State of New Mexico on Aug. 17 issued a public health order requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption for the New Mexico State Fair that is set to begin on Sept. 9, according to a press release from the governor's office.
New Mexico schools to focus on enhanced COVID-19 safety practices in lieu of school closures, maintain in-person learning 'as long as possible'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
New Mexico schools will focus on implementing enhanced COVID-19 safety measures for Rapid Response protocols in lieu of requiring schools to close.
New Mexico's Lord lambasts Biden Administration amid reports that top U.S. officials wanted to begin Afghanistan evacuations months ago but 'weren't allowed'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
New Mexico Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sante Fe) responds to the Afghanistan crisis as the Biden Administration makes attempts to evacuate U.S. and Afghan citizens from the country.
Wehan returns to New Mexico United in 'very easy' transition
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
Chris Wehan signed a fresh contract with New Mexico United to play through the 2023 season.
'We've been grinding, man': New Mexico native Mendoza to headline Minneapolis fight card
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
Boxer and native New Mexican Brian Mendoza will be the headliner in a PBC fight card against the undefeated Jesus Ramos Jr. on Sept. 5 at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minn.
'Feels pretty good': Lobos get new weapon in Kentucky QB transfer Wilson
By Trina Thomas | Aug 22, 2021
University of New Mexico Quarterback Terry Wilson is soaking it all in after being named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List on Aug. 18.
Proposed soccer stadium in voters' hands, with 'sort of a guarantee' for neighborhood
By Trina Thomas | Aug 22, 2021
The Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 on Aug. 16 to place a $50 million multiuse soccer stadium bond for the New Mexico United on the ballot for Nov. 2.
As 4 Albuquerque officers injured responding to robbery call, 1 critically, it 'ripples through the community'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 22, 2021
One suspect has been named after four Albuquerque Police Department officers were injured while responding to a robbery call on Aug. 19.
Albuquerque middle school shooting motivates Sedillo Lopez to revive law banning unsecured guns so death 'wouldn't have happened at all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
After a shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, (D-Bernalillo) is working to resuscitate a law that would make it an offense to leave guns unsecured.
Albuquerque remembers Bennie Hargrove, the 13-year-old victim of school shooting, 'with great sadness'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
The Albuquerque community remembers Bennie Hargrove, a 13-year-old boy who lost his life after an Aug. 13 school shooting at Washington Middle School.
New Mexico takes pedal off gas; 24% 'a great target to try and shoot for' for electric vehicles on road by 2026
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
New Mexico is getting the ball rolling on getting more electric vehicles on the roads after President Biden's executive order was put in place.
As 'children lost the safety net' for healthy food during pandemic, New Mexico pediatricians see uptick in diabetes
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
Pediatricians are seeing rising cases of diabetes in children after the onset of COVID-19 has led to higher rates of obesity in the U.S.
'Culture wars': America's majority disagree with publicly shaming the unvaccinated, new poll finds
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
Do the unvaccinated need public shaming to encourage them to get a vaccine?
New Mexico's average hourly wages across industries lags behind most states
By Trina Thomas | Aug 16, 2021
The most recent data reveals that New Mexico's average hourly wage was $24.80 per hour, according to KRQE.
'I still have bills to pay': 40% of New Mexico small businesses go under during pandemic
By Trina Thomas | Aug 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New Mexico small business owners hard, with only 60% of the state's pre-pandemic businesses still open as of late June.
Floyd school board 'on the chopping block,' suspended after dramatically defying New Mexico mask mandate
By Trina Thomas | Aug 8, 2021
A rural school board was suspended on Aug. 4 after they defied state health mandates by not enforcing a school mask requirement for the upcoming academic year, KOB4 reported.