News from October 2021


Kenneth McCullough

Kenneth McCullough - August 3, 1960 ~ October 11, 2021 (age 61)


Thomas "Tom" Willis

Thomas "Tom" Willis - July 22, 1950 ~ October 13, 2021 (age 71)


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Oct. 21

City of Santa Fe Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 21.


City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met May 26

City of Santa Fe Women's Commission met Wednesday, May 26.



Mary Elaine Granado

Mary Elaine Granado - September 5, 1938 ~ October 17, 2021 (age 83)


NREL, Mines insight could lead to better silicon solar panels

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Colorado School of Mines are applying a new technique to identify defects in silicon solar cells that cause a drop in efficiency.


City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Oct. 21

City of Santa Fe Mayor's Youth Advisory Board met Thursday, Oct. 21.


City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met May 25

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, May 25.


UPDATE: $3 Million Available for Affordable Housing

$3 Million Immediately Available From Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the Creation, Preservation, and Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing



City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will meet Oct. 25

City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25.


New Mexico Supreme Court clarifies 'facilitative use' of deadly weapon after Clovis middle schooler threatens principal with BB gun

The New Mexico Supreme Court recently clarified what counts as "use" of a dangerous weapon following an incident involving a 12-year-old boy bringing a BB gun to school, according to Administrative Office of the Courts documents.


'We are strengthening our entire public safety system,' Albuquerque Community Safety Department marks its one-month milestone

The newly formed Albuquerque City Safety Department (ACS) has concluded its first full month of service to the community, according to a press release from the City of Albuquerque.


Albuquerque Business First honors city's top under-40 professionals

Albuquerque Business First on Oct. 14 held its 40 Under Forty event at Topgolf to honor the best and brightest young professionals — under the age of 40 — in New Mexico, The Business Journals reported.


'You have to look elsewhere': Tech companies embrace remote work

In the wake of the early days of the pandemic, many tech companies have deemed it best to permanently adopt a fully remote model, while some look for ways to return to normality after months of working from home.


New Mexico State professor who challenged vaccination requirements out of a job; UNM reports high faculty compliance

One New Mexico State University faculty member who had been outspoken against campus mask and vaccination requirements is no longer employed by the school, according to a KOAT report.


Famed MMA fighter earns suspension from Albuquerque gym

Trouble with the law in Las Vegas prompted the suspension of a famed MMA fighter from an Albuquerque gym.


Student-led New Mexico social justice group disbands amid 'burnout'

Fight For Our Lives, a network of students across New Mexico, has decided to shut down indefinitely after three years of promoting social justice causes.


'He’s got all the intangibles': UNM hoops senior Singleton ready to lead Lobos this season

Lobos senior guard Saquan Singleton said he has been practicing his shooting and is ready to help the Lobos address one of their biggest weaknesses for the upcoming season.