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Impact study: With $5.2 billion economic output, University of New Mexico 'one of the state's most valuable assets'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
A new report shows how the University of New Mexico system is making in impact on the state's economy.
'It's really important to our mission:' University of New Mexico holds workshop for high school counselors
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
The University of New Mexico held a special workshop for high school counselors to help them provide students with the most accurate and up-to-date information for the transition to higher education, according to a press release.
Fourth-place national ranking 'quite humbling' for Lobos women's cross country
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 4, 2021
The University of New Mexico women's cross country team got tabbed for fourth place nationally this week in the NCAA Division I National Coaches' Preseason Poll.
Law enforcement activity falsely triggered Rio Grande High lockdown as Albuquerque Public Schools takes 'every possible threat seriously'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 22, 2021
A local high school was placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning after there was police activity on the campus.
New Albuquerque department will handle mental and behavioral health calls instead of police, 'relieving the public safety system'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 14, 2021
The Albuquerque Community Safety department will send first responders to emergency calls both with and without police and fire departments.
New Mexico's Heinrich cosponsors national conservation bill to protect wildlife 'from bumble bees to bison'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 2, 2021
Newly introduced national legislation would fund New Mexico wildlife conservation efforts.
'Will it happen?' President of the Rio Grande Foundation pushes reform of New Mexico's gross receipts tax
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
The president of the Rio Grande Foundation is discussing what he calls a "long-overdue" reform for New Mexico's gross receipts tax.
Keller vetoes 2 cent gas tax because it's 'not the right time' for Albuquerque
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 25, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller says it's "not the right time" to impose a gas tax while residents recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Albuquerque awarded $3.95 million to help resolve 'major inequities' in COVID vaccination rates
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 8, 2021
Albuquerque's Office of Equity and Inclusion was recently awarded a $3.95 million grant to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates in areas that are disproportionately impacted by the virus, the city announced in a press release.
'We deserve better:' Albuquerque ranked 9th most dangerous city in America
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 2, 2021
Albuquerque ranks as the ninth most dangerous city in America as detailed in an FBI report on violent crime.
'Fully investigate what is going on with this road,' lawmaker pleads about fatal stretch of scenic highway
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 28, 2021
Crest Highway, the well-traveled, scenic road up the Sandia Mountains, is more dangerous now than ever – despite what the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says – according to state Rep. Stefani Lord (R-Sandia Park).