News from August 2021
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.
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 27, 2021
As many New Mexico businesses struggle to survive and recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, “paid sick leave” ordinances have been hampering many businesses' ability to recover.
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2021
Residents across New Mexico faced confusion over masking requirements for high school athletes involved in outdoor sports, KTSM reported.
By Karen Kidd | Aug 27, 2021
Less than half of New Mexican participants in a recent poll approve of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s job performance, but it was still slightly more than the number who disapprove.
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 27, 2021
The University of New Mexico athletic department has tabbed Steve Kirkland as Director of Athletic Communications.
By Karla Florez | Aug 26, 2021
New Mexico state Rep. Yvette Herrell (R-NM) submitted a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham requesting permission to ban the unvaccinated individuals from attending the State Fair, scheduled to open Sept. 9.
By Tom Vaillancourt | Aug 26, 2021
We are living in interesting times in the state of New Mexico. Our personal freedoms have been severely restricted under the guise of a COVID emergency.
By Art Benavidez | Aug 26, 2021
A recent poll reveals that a slim majority of Americans believe parents opposed to their children learning about critical race theory should take action — which was supported by nearly 3 in 4 Republicans.
By New Mexico Sun | Aug 26, 2021
A coalition of advocates in New Mexico has expressed support for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent executive order aimed at protecting 30% of the state's lands and waters by 2030.
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2021
The Crimson Tide won’t have history on its side as Alabama enters the 2021 college football season ranked No. 1 in the country in the Associated Press preseason poll.
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 25, 2021
The New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act is making many business owners sick, according to one business leader.
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 25, 2021
The public is invited to get involved in the revision of the forest plan that will guide the forest management practices for the 1.1 million-acre Lincoln National Forest in Southern New Mexico for the next 10 to 15 years.
By Karla Florez | Aug 25, 2021
The University of New Mexico’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences confirmed plans to conduct a five-year Diabetic Retinopathy Genomics (DRGen) Study.
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.
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.
By Trina Thomas | Aug 24, 2021
Chris Wehan signed a fresh contract with New Mexico United to play through the 2023 season.
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.
By New Mexico Reports | Aug 24, 2021
Edward Joseph Gurule - July 3, 1961 ~ August 18, 2021 (age 60)
