News from September 2021


Non-stop daily flights will connect growing Albuquerque film industry to  'heart of Hollywood'

Non-stop daily flights will connect growing Albuquerque film industry to 'heart of Hollywood'

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

City of Albuquerque Committee of the Whole met Thursday, May 6.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Sept. 28

City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.


Citizens Redistricting Committee reveals works-in-progress for New Mexico Congressional district maps

Citizens Redistricting Committee reveals works-in-progress for New Mexico Congressional district maps

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

At New Mexico Black Voters Collaborative forum, Albuquerque mayoral candidates tackle 'massive holes in our system' for homeless

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

'No one person can make this happen': UNM, New Mexico State vaccine mandates kick in

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'

New Mexico school districts grapple with substitute teacher shortfall: 'We're using everybody we can'

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

City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, May 3.


City of Santa Fe Planning Commission will meet Oct. 7

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

City of Santa Fe Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body will meet Sept. 29

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

City of Santa Fe Occupancy Tax Advisory Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.


City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met May 5

City of Albuquerque Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee met Wednesday, May 5.


New City, SFPS Volunteer Program

New City, SFPS Volunteer Program

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

New Mexico's Herrell decries 'tragic failure' in vetting Afghan refugees after woman soldier assaulted at Fort Bliss

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

M'tucci's to renovate Albuquerque's 'iconic' Jones Motor Company building for new restaurant location

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.


Former New Mexico State basketball coach taught players to 'do it your way'

Former New Mexico State basketball coach taught players to 'do it your way'

Neil McCarthy, the outspoken former New Mexico State basketball coach, left fond memories and valuable lessons behind for one of his players.


Edith M Sumner

Edith M Sumner

Edith M Sumner - May 29, 1929 - September 23, 2021


Clyde Trafford Treadwell

Clyde Trafford Treadwell

Clyde Trafford Treadwell - January 9, 1944 ~ September 8, 2021 (age 77)