News from July 2021
Albuquerque Police Department continues to hire more officers
By Press Release | Jul 30, 2021
The Albuquerque Police Department continues to successfully recruit and hire officers to join the ranks as 6 new lateral transfers graduate today and 48 cadets become sworn officers in October.
Block: New Mexico Public Education's mask regulations 'completely authoritarian' for upcoming school year
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 30, 2021
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has announced new mask regulations for schools, stating that masking would remain necessary in the majority of schools, which will resume classes in the coming weeks, according to a report by the Pinon Post.
'Conflicts of interest' in Albuquerque Public Schools: Stapleton under investigation for racketeering, money laundering
By Art Benavidez | Jul 30, 2021
New Mexico Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who also serves as the House Majority leader and an employee of Albuquerque Public Schools, is being investigated for racketeering and money laundering.
'It's all backfiring': Poll shows Americans believe vaccination should be personal choice
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 30, 2021
While most Americans agree that the mass availability of the COVID vaccine will help to bring cases down and save lives, most Americans also believe that it should be a personal choice to be vaccinated for COVID-19, as opposed to a forced decision that is mandated by governments, employers, or businesses.
'America is still America': Majority of Americans feel pride or patriotism when looking at flag, according to new poll
By John Kelly | Jul 29, 2021
The results of a poll show that most Americans feel pride or patriotism when thinking of the United States flag.
When is a hearing not a hearing?
By Stephan Helgesen | Jul 28, 2021
The Democrats' long-awaited hearing on the 'insurrection' of January 6, 2021 began today, and as was expected, it was a tightly orchestrated opening to an event that was designed to reinforce one central theme.
'Voters think Kamala Harris’ tenure as Vice President has been a disaster,' New COSA & Trafalgar poll shows little confidence in VP Harris
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 28, 2021
COSA president: Survey proves most voters view Harris' tenure as vice president as 'a disaster,' lack confidence in her leadership
Public invited to share Gold King Mine disaster restoration projects in 'significant first step'
By John Suayan | Jul 28, 2021
The New Mexico Office of the Natural Resources Trustee requests the public share their ideas to restore resources harmed by the 2015 Gold King Mine disaster.
Intertribal Ceremonial Office, KOB 4 team up for hour-long special on one of New Mexico 'signature cultural events'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2021
The Intertribal Ceremonial Office is exclusively partnering with Albuquerque’s KOB 4 to produce an hour-long special on the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial entitled “Spirit of The Ceremonial.”
'It’s dozens of state agencies' – Activist claims encrypted messages go beyond governor's staff
By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is receiving criticism for using private-messaging apps on their government-issued cell phones, which allows them to delete messages or keep them private through encryption.
Biden claims big tech 'killing people' with COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
By Art Benavidez | Jul 27, 2021
President Joe Biden recently claimed that that big tech is "killing people" by deceiving them about COVID-19 and the vaccine, but critics counter that if individuals don’t want to get vaccinated then it really doesn’t matter what the social media leaders do.
Albuquerque Public Schools student speaks out against 'crazy ideas' of Critical Race Theory, tells board to 'let kids be kids'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2021
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education joined many other school boards nationwide in tackling, at its July 21, meeting the potential of Critical Race Theory being part of the state’s curriculum.
Lauren Kivler-Gross
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Lauren Kivler-Gross - April 20, 1960 ~ July 16, 2021 (age 61)
Rena Mae Paris-Bendaw
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Rena Mae Paris-Bendaw - December 9, 1946 ~ July 20, 2021 (age 74)
Brian Gerard O'Neill
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Brian Gerard O'Neill - March 06, 1965 - July 20, 2021
Aurora Aragon
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Aurora Aragon - March 13, 1938 ~ July 11, 2021 (age 83)
Pete Nieto Sr.
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Pete Nieto Sr. - January 9, 1944 ~ July 12, 2021 (age 77)
Mary Helen Abeyta
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Mary Helen Abeyta - December 21, 1943 ~ July 17, 2021 (age 77)
Walter Lawrence McMurtry
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Walter Lawrence McMurtry - January 23, 1939 ~ May 16, 2021 (age 82)
Deborah (Debbie) Abbott
By New Mexico Reports | Jul 27, 2021
Deborah (Debbie) Abbott - April 1, 1965 ~ June 23, 2021 (age 56)