News from September 2021
'The recovery, however, is not assured': IMF report optimistic about economy in second half of year, but highlights potential pitfalls
By John Kelly | Sep 30, 2021
On its way to recovery, the global economy is projected to grow 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, the International Monetary Fund reported.
'We're always exploring where we can drive greater impact:' McDonalds to end plastic in Happy Meals
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 30, 2021
McDonald's is working on eliminating the plastic toys in its Happy Meals while keeping the fun.
Non-stop daily flights will connect growing Albuquerque film industry to 'heart of Hollywood'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 30, 2021
Starting next year, professionals in the film industry with be able to easily travel between Albuquerque International Sunport and Hollywood Burbank Airport now that Southwest Airlines has announced they'll be starting non-stop daily flights between the two.
City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met May 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021
City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 6.
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.
New Mexico received $1.52 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic
By Metric Media News Service | Sep 29, 2021
The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that New Mexico received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $1.52 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
Citizens Redistricting Committee reveals works-in-progress for New Mexico Congressional district maps
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 29, 2021
The Citizens Redistricting Committee shared some possible ideas about where Congressional district lines will be drawn during a recent meeting as they continue to move towards finalizing three possible maps to submit to New Mexico's legislature.
At New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative forum, Albuquerque mayoral candidates tackle 'massive holes in our system' for homeless
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021
On Sept. 27, the New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative hosted a forum for three mayoral candidates to discuss hot topics in the state, including the issue of homelessness, which current Mayor Tim Keller has battled during his time in office.
'No one person can make this happen': UNM, New Mexico State vaccine mandates kick in
By Carrie Bradon | Sep 29, 2021
After a two-month grace period, mandatory vaccination deadlines are upon students and staff at both the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University.
New Mexico school districts grapple with substitute teacher shortfall: 'We're using everybody we can'
By James Niedzinski | Sep 29, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the state’s long-running shortage of substitute teachers, and school districts are experimenting with new ways to address the issue.
City of Albuquerque City Council met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 3.
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission will meet Oct. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Santa Fe Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.
City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.
City of Santa Fe Governing Body will meet Sept. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Santa Fe Governing Body will meet at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29.
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 5.
New City, SFPS Volunteer Program
By City of Santa Fe | Sep 28, 2021
The City and Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) today announced a program to grant four hours of paid leave per month to employees for the purpose of volunteering in the schools.
New Mexico's Herrell decries 'tragic failure' in vetting Afghan refugees after woman soldier assaulted at Fort Bliss
By Art Benavidez | Sep 28, 2021
An assault of a female Fort Bliss soldier by several male Afghan refugees at the Army's Doña Ana Complex camp is now under investigation by the FBI.
M'tucci's to renovate Albuquerque's 'iconic' Jones Motor Company building for new restaurant location
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 28, 2021
Albuquerque's well-known Jones Motor Company building will soon see new activity inside now that restaurant chain M'tucci's Moderno Italian Restaurant announced plans to renovate and open up a location inside the now vacant building.