News from August 2021
James "Jimbo" Gurule Jr.
By New Mexico Reports | Aug 23, 2021
James "Jimbo" Gurule Jr. - August 19, 2021
GOP lawmakers ask Lujan Grisham to hold special session, stop being 'soft on criminals'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Republican lawmakers in New Mexico are demanding that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham call a special session of the legislature to deal with what they see as her split personality on the state’s crime rate.
'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.
University of New Mexico nursing honorees 'champion and inspire others'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
The University of New Mexico College of Nursing has announced its outstanding graduates from this summer’s graduating class.
LQ Digital bringing new jobs to Albuquerque, gaining customers 'across digital channels'
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller is hailing the arrival of upstart marketing firm LQ Digital and the new jobs it's set to bring to the city’s downtown business district.
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.
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.
Armada health care's new owner will 'carry on the tradition of quality care'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
Albuquerque home health care company Armada has a new owner as part of a $29 million deal, and more than 1,000 New Mexicans could be affected.
'Compelled to step up,' credit union offers grants to help teachers stock classrooms
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is looking to help New Mexico public school teachers purchase education resources and activities for their classrooms through a grant program.
'We need experience': Highland High football takes young, eager team into 2021 season
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2021
Highland High football coach Phil Lovato is hoping his Hornets will prove adept at learning on the job this season.
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.
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.
New University of New Mexico Hospital's new visitor policies to ensure it's 'ready to care for our New Mexico community'
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 22, 2021
The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) has enacted. new COVID-19 visitor policy as concerns grow over the rising infection rate as a result of the Delta variant.
'Horrific act of violence' leaves 4 Albuquerque police officers injured, 1 critical
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 21, 2021
On the morning of Aug. 19, three Albuquerque police officers were shot after responding to a robbery call near a Dutch Bros.
Concerns, hopes abound after New Mexico legalized marijuana; 'get ready'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 21, 2021
Both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature passed a bill legalizing and regulating recreational cannabis use on May 31, and the Cannabis Regulation Act passed the state House by a 38-32 vote, the New Mexico Business Coalition reported.
Lujan Grisham, other New Mexico leaders urge businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, patrons because 'the pandemic is not over'
By David Beasley | Aug 21, 2021
In response to the delta variant of COVID-19, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham—along with a coalition of elected officials on varying levels of government from around the state—released an open letter urging business owners to “help forestall another unnecessary surge.”
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.
*Torrance County commissioners pass resolution to protect local school boards from 'misinterpretation of statutes' by NMPED
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2021
The Torrance County Commission has adopted legislation aimed at protecting local municipal school district boards of education by instituting state statutes that put powers such as "developing educational policies for school districts and overseeing budgeting and procurement” squarely back in the boards hands without fear of interference from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED).
'It sets the tone for everything': Cibola High football bullish ahead of season opener at La Cueva
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2021
Cibola High School football coach Roderick Williams has a simple mandate for his Cougars this season.