Lujan Grisham administration proposes historic funding to combat hunger: ‘There is more work to do’ the governor said
By Zachary Richter | Feb 26, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her plans to stand against hunger in the state.
Bill proposes funding for violence intervention programs; 'You are on our radar screen' said Nair
By Zachary Richter | Feb 26, 2022
A bill aimed at reducing crimes in the community is moving forward in the Roundhouse.
Gov. Lujan Grisham said she 'does support the $15 an hour minimum' wage for school workers
By Zachary Richter | Feb 26, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham backs the $15-per-hour minimum wage for school workers.
Nurses speak at Roundhouse in support of bill expanding nursing programs, claiming they are ‘woefully lacking’ in this aspect
By Zachary Richter | Feb 26, 2022
Nurses from Santa Fe Community College and NMSU spoke in support of Senate Bill 50 in late January.
NMSU professor's 'fascinating and liberating' short film gains international attention
By Zachary Richter | Feb 24, 2022
A short film written and directed by Ross Marks, an NMSU professor, is garnering attention from international platforms.
Proposed bill would allocate funds to drought monitoring network, setting up 'center for dry land resilience'
By Zachary Richter | Feb 22, 2022
Senate Bill 72 could act as a boon for New Mexico farmers who are always stuck in a drought.
Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico hospitalized after stroke, 'underwent decompressive surgery'
By Zachary Richter | Feb 7, 2022
New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján underwent brain surgery after suffering a stroke in early February.
'A very common-sense thing': Reintroduced New Mexico bill would label shooting threats a felony
By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022
A New Mexico lawmaker is reintroducing a bill that would make shooting threats at schools a felony.
More come forward as former Santa Fe school worker faces sexual charges
By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022
A New Mexico school employee already had several charges of criminal sexual contact, and now, more students are coming forward.
New Mexico legislators push for Paid Family and Medical Leave Act 'for our small business community'
By Zachary Richter | Jan 25, 2022
Representative Linda Serrato believes that people shouldn't have to choose between work and taking care of their family, and lawmakers have been demanding a paid family and medical leave program, KRQE reported.
'New blood, fresh faces': 4 incumbents for soon-to-be open APS Board of Education seats pass on re-election bids
By Zachary Richter | Jan 23, 2022
The Albuquerque Public Schools' Board of Education has four open seats coming up, but none of the incumbents plan a push for re-election.
'The right of every New Mexican': Lujan Grisham, Keller announce 2022 public safety legislation
By Zachary Richter | Jan 23, 2022
Gov. Lujan Grisham was joined by several city leaders when she announced the 2022 public safety legislation.
Lujan Grisham: National Guard may help 'stabilize personnel resources' at New Mexico schools
By Zachary Richter | Jan 23, 2022
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that she might ask the National Guard to help out amid the staffing shortages in New Mexico schools – a move that could be the first of its kind in this nation.
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office claims Baldwin's cell phone still not turned over to authorities in 'Rust' shooting investigation
By Zachary Richter | Jan 23, 2022
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office had applied for a search warrant for actor Alec Baldwin's cell phone in relation to the shooting on the set of "Rust," but even now, the cell phone hasn't been turned in.
Albuquerque private school decides to 'cease its dispute,' pay $5K fine for violating mask mandate
By Zachary Richter | Jan 21, 2022
According to the New Mexico Public Education Department, New Mexico's largest private school wasn't enforcing mask mandate on its campus, and now it has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine because of it.
Albuquerque Public Schools cancels classes in wake of cyberattack
By Zachary Richter | Jan 21, 2022
The superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools announced that the classes would be canceled for two days due to a cyberattack earlier this week.
Traveling nurse working in Albuquerque targeted by thieves, requests anonymous return of work items so 'everyone can move forward'
By Zachary Richter | Jan 8, 2022
Tammy Harris, a traveling nurse from North Carolina who came to Albuquerque, was targeted by thieves, and now she says this could be her last stint as the stolen items were important for her livelihood.
Navajo leader OKs $557M in virus relief funds for tribal members, with a reminder: 'Put some aside, the pandemic is still here'
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has approved $557 million in relief funds to the tribal members amidst this new wave of the coronavirus pandemic, KRQE reported.
Rural New Mexico school district spends $1.2 million to install students' homes with high-speed internet
By Zachary Richter | Jan 6, 2022
A New Mexico school district is providing high-speed internet to all students’ families.
'Series stay on the ground a lot longer': State film office searching for another ‘Breaking Bad’ for its economic punch for New Mexico
By Zachary Richter | Jan 6, 2022
The New Mexico Film Office looking for another hit like ‘Breaking Bad’ because TV shows spend much more on a season than a movie spends, it said.
