News from July 2021


Rudy I. Elebario

Rudy I. Elebario - August 1, 1965 ~ June 26, 2021 (age 55)


Karl Jurisson

Karl Jurisson - May 11, 1957 ~ June 20, 2021 (age 64)


Duane R. Archuleta

Duane R. Archuleta - August 15, 1964 ~ June 22, 2021 (age 56)


Betty Margaret (Cooper) Hall

Betty Margaret (Cooper) Hall - February 9, 1943 ~ June 27, 2021 (age 78)


Jack Charles Bartberger

Jack Charles Bartberger - February 5, 1947 ~ June 28, 2021 (age 74)


Paul C. Lisle

Paul C. Lisle - June 17, 2021


Gary Ted Montague

Gary Ted Montague - May 15, 1936 ~ November 6, 2020 (age 84)


Anthony S Trujillo Jr.

Anthony S Trujillo Jr. - January 10, 1975 ~ June 27, 2021 (age 46)


Victor Gerardo Valenzuela Lopez

Victor Gerardo Valenzuela Lopez - July 29, 2021


Frank E. Sisneros

Frank E. Sisneros - May 15, 1935 ~ June 24, 2021 (age 86)


Anthony R. Lovato

Anthony R. Lovato - July 1, 2021


Critics of guaranteed basic income point to 'social cost' on top of 'incredibly high price tag'

Guaranteed basic, or universal, income is an idea with deep-seated problems – it is too expensive and could deter people from pursuing educational opportunities and higher wages, according to the head of a Texas-based think tank.


Webber, Habitat for Humanity working toward a 'constructive agenda for housing'

After meeting with a group whose focus is addressing Santa Fe housing issues such as access and affordability, Mayor Alan Webber called for a "constructive agenda for housing."


Thomson urges restraint from fireworks 'during this horrendously hot and dry summer'

State Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque) recently advised her constituents to refrain from the use of fireworks in light of the present drought in New Mexico.


Albuquerque launches Nob Hill-University public-safety program

Modeled after the community-driven public-safety program successfully implemented in downtown Albuquerque in 2019, the newly launched Nob Hill-University ECHO Program will engage University of New Mexico officials, local business owners and law enforcement leaders in discussions about how to enhance public safety in that area.


'Innovative technology': Five companies in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces receive startup grants from the state

Five New Mexico science and technology companies, two in Albuquerque, two in Santa Fe and one in Las Cruces, will each receive a startup grant of $25,000.


Albuquerque's Wilson Park reopens after 'unveiled major improvements'

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and community leaders came together to celebrate the official completion of $1.5 million in improvements to Wilson Park.



Forbes report: Solar energy could be 300 times more toxic to environment than nuclear energy

A June 21 Forbes article by Michael Shellenberger argues that solar energy is not as environmentally friendly as green energy supporters say and that it is more toxic to the environment than nuclear energy.


NBCUniversal coming to Albuquerque will have 'an incredible impact on local businesses'

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said that the new deal with NBCUniversal Garcia Realty and Development to redevelop an empty free-span warehouse as a tv and film production location will bring many jobs and economic growth to the city.