Zachary Richter News
'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.
Colorado governor Polis pans New Mexico mask mandate as ineffective
By Zachary Richter | Nov 20, 2021
As the mask debate continues, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis brings up New Mexico and points out its rise in COVID-19 numbers, supporting his belief that masks are of no help and, therefore, he won't be requiring masks any sooner.
Professors bring 'fresh perspectives' to University of New Mexico research team
By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021
University of New Mexico professor David Hanson in Biology and associate professor Melissa Emery Thompson in Anthropology have been named interim assistant vice presidents of research through June 2022.
New Mexico legislators sponsor national bill to strengthen land grant communities' rights
By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021
New Mexico legislators have come together to introduce national legislation that works to strengthen land grant communities' rights.
New Mexico Department of Health touts at-home testing for COVID-19
By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021
The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) has renewed its push for all citizens of the state to get tested for COVID-19 under certain specific circumstances.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Albuquerque scheduled for November
By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021
The Keep ABQ Beautiful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for Bernalillo and Albuquerque County residents is scheduled for November.
Lobo women's hoops picked second in Mountain West preseason poll
By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021
The University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Lobos were picked to finish second in the Mountain West Preseason Poll with 251 points and seven first-place votes as voted on by the Mountain West head coaches and media.
Lobo men's golf earns 'impressive' win in Nevada with Boneta at the helm
By Zachary Richter | Oct 16, 2021
The New Mexico men's golf team captured its first title of the season, winning the Wolf Pack Classic at the Hidden Valley Country Club with a four-stroke victory over San Francisco at the Hidden Valley Country Club.
Dia del Rio conservation event Oct. 16 at Albuquerque's Rio Grande Valley State Park
By Zachary Richter | Oct 15, 2021
Every year, on the third Saturday in October, Dia del Rio takes on a variety of conservation activities, and this year is no different.
UNM football hosts surging Colorado State, honors Lobo legend Moore
By Zachary Richter | Oct 15, 2021
Lobos will be playing Colorado State Ram's at University Stadium during Saturday's football game.
Business of the Week: BadDog Design a one-stop solution for creative branding strategies
By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021
Whether you want to get your brand message out there in print or on the web, BadDog Design is here to help you out. They believe in mindful marketing rather than just following trends.
'We just need to have landing spots': Albuquerque's developing landscape threatens key balloon landing zones
By Zachary Richter | Oct 6, 2021
Not having enough landing spots in Albuquerque is not a concern that came in front of the public today. But it is the first time ever that advanced satellite imaging has been used to understand exactly how much land has been used up, according to KRQE.
Two international manufacturers expand to southern New Mexico, bring at least 10 jobs
By Zachary Richter | Oct 3, 2021
The Tecma Group of Companies and Ergomotion Inc., both international manufacturers, have announced they'll open new facilities in Santa Teresa, the Albuquerque Journal reported.
After 'significant consideration and monitoring," Bernalillo County leaders won't mandate COVID-19 vaccination for county workforce
By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
Bernalillo County leaders have decided that they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations yet, according to the Albuquerque Journal, in large part out of fear of losing public safety employees.
Herrell: Proposed $3.5 trillion budget would 'nickle and dime the oil and gas industry' out of New Mexico
By Zachary Richter | Sep 22, 2021
The multitrillion budget "spending spree" being drafted by Democrats will increase the levels of inflation, New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell argues in a Carlsbad Current Argus opinion piece.
Lujan Grisham: All health care workers must be vaccinated by Aug. 27
By Zachary Richter | Aug 22, 2021
Amidst the rise of Covid-19 cases, the Houston Methodist Hospital had fired 150 workers who had refused to take an experimental Covid vaccine, and now the hospital has reached a 'breaking point.'Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had passed an order that all health care workers must get vaccinated by the 27th of August in response to the rising number of cases.