News from May 2021
Where's the accountability?' former Santa Fe council member asks of no jail time for destroyed obelisk
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
A former Santa Fe City council member is upset with District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies who, after the destruction of a 152-year-old obelisk last year, did not seek jail time.
Albuquerque welcomes back 'energy and vibrancy' of cycling Masters Road National Championship
By Solange DeLisle | May 30, 2021
Cyclists will be hitting the road in Albuquerque when the 2021 Masters Road National Championship comes to town as recently announced by the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and Visit Albuquerque.
Missed education deadline could cost New Mexico over $37.5 million; PED explores 'next steps'
By Solange DeLisle | May 30, 2021
A missed deadline could cost New Mexico millions of dollars after the state's Public Education Department (PED) was three days late submitting school funding data to the federal government.
Donate clothing, get donuts: Albuquerque recyclothes event helps students 'learn and to succeed'
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
Locker #505 and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, a program of the City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department, are partnering to sponsor the Ninth Annual Recyclothes event which will held June 5 at the Hinkle Family Fun Center.
'National attention': Electric Playhouse reopening furthers Albuquerque's entertainment prominence
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
Electric Playhouse will reopen fully on June 2, after being closed for more than a year.
Virgin Galactic's first rocket-powered flight in New Mexico a showcase of 'elegance and safety'
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
Virgin Galactic made New Mexican history Saturday after launching its first rocket-powered flight from Spaceport America to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, making it the third state to put humans in space.
New Mexicans finally 'able to exhale' as legal recreational marijuana use begins in June
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, but not just yet: Recreational marijuana use is legal in New Mexico starting June 29.
New Mexico Business Coalition: 'Department of Workforce Solutions is agreeable to reviewing' UI rates
By T.H. Lawrence | May 28, 2021
When it became apparent in spring 2020 that the COVID-19 pandemic would force New Mexico businesses to lay off workers, the state Legislature acted to ensure that companies would not be penalized for doing so by forcing them to pay elevated unemployment insurance rates.
Santa Fe film industry 'already booked' amid upswing after pandemic-related downturn
By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2021
After a year of a downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sante Fe film industry is back to pre-pandemic levels.
'Heal and move forward': Jobs up for grabs at 2021 New Mexico State Fair
By Benjamin Kibbey | May 27, 2021
The New Mexico State Fair plans to return to in-person this year, and jobs are up for grabs for the annual event, planned for Sept. 9-19.
Ex-Las Vegas mayor found guilty of abusing 'position and power'
By Christina Heath | May 27, 2021
Former Las Vegas, N.M., Mayor Tonita Gurule-Giron has been found of guilty on two charges in a corruption trial.
New Mexico students spending more time at school next year 'local-control decisions'
By Christina Heath | May 27, 2021
New Mexico's two new extended learning time programs will see around 60% of students spending more time in school next year.
New Mexico legislative probe finds Department of Workforce Services overpaid $250 million
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
As unemployment numbers reached unexpected heights in 2020, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions was unable to deal with the demand. Because of that, an estimated $250 million in overpayments were made, according to an investigation by a state legislative group, including $133 million in money paid to fraudulent claims.
McCamley tweets that threats led to resignation of director of workforce solutions position
By T.H. Lawrence | May 21, 2021
Bill McCamley said he felt he and his family were in danger, so he quit job and plans to leave state
