News from September 2021
In 'perfect marriage,' Albuquerque City Hall makes $11 million move to Civic Plaza space
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 6, 2021
This week, the City of Albuquerque announced that it is acquiring the old Bernalillo County space located in Civic Plaza to serve as City Hall.
'After nearly 20 years of promises,' Albuquerque officials announce aquatic center project at North Domingo Baca Park moving forward
By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman | Sep 6, 2021
Albuquerque city officials plan to construct an aquatic center at North Domingo Baca Park as envisioned in a 2005 master development plan.
Albuquerque no longer in top five nationwide for auto thefts following an 'arduous journey'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 5, 2021
With a 9% decline in auto thefts this year, Albuquerque is no longer ranked in the top five nationwide for auto thefts, coming in instead at number six.
Employees to conduct COVID-19 vaccine screening at New Mexico State Fair, 'doing what's industry standard'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 5, 2021
This year, the New Mexico State Fair will feature up to 30 employees who will be conducting COVID-19 vaccine screening at the entrance, ensuring that nobody enters the fairgrounds who is not vaccinated from the deadly virus, KRQE reported.
UNM AD discusses new changes at Lobos athletic events to focus on fan safety, 'the experience'
By John Suayan | Sep 5, 2021
New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez late last month discussed the school’s change to mobile ticketing, cashless parking, mobile concessions and the new clear bag policy for Lobo events.
'We did not receive the warning': Maine legislator urges wariness of Avandrid/PNM merger; proponents tout grid modernization
By Karla Florez | Sep 5, 2021
A Maine legislator recently warned New Mexico of the dangers of an Avangrid/PNM merger after that state's experience with Avangrid.
'We are all transient': Downtown Albuquerque 'Lost and Found' art installation shares COVID-19 stories
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
"Lost and Found", a new art installation in the Civic Plaza debuted on Aug. 31 to reveal stories of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'That took forever': New Mexico Department of Health works to expedite COVID-19 testing
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
The New Mexico Department of Health is hoping to expedite COVID-19 testing in the state.
Week 2 results are in for New Mexico State Police's proactive push to 'slow this trend' of Albuquerque violent crime
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 5, 2021
The New Mexico State Police is two weeks in on its proactive operation to deter crime and aggressive driving in the Albuquerque Metro area.
Republican Party of New Mexico holds meet and greet with 'true conservative radio station' host and Albuquerque mayoral candidate Aragon
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
Voters will be able to meet local radio host Eddy Aragon, who joined the Albuquerque mayoral race, at an event by the Republican Party of New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham: MTX tech firm's Albuquerque arrival will 'build more resilient economy'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 5, 2021
MTX, a Texas-based computer service and software firm, has decided to establish a Southwest regional office in New Mexico and is bringing hundreds of new well-paying jobs to the area along with it.
Salt Yard faces scrutiny after accusations of propagating 'anti-Blackness in New Mexico' with dress code
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
A well-known Albuquerque bar was accused of racial discrimination after posting a controversial dress code sign in the establishment.
'For me, the verdict is in': Openly gay New Mexico senator files discrimination suit against own party's leadership
By Trina Thomas | Sep 5, 2021
Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Albuquerque) has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a member of the Democratic party after New Mexico Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart allegedly allowed discrimination in the workplace.
'I'm thrilled at the response we've had:' University of New Mexico extends 'Vax the Pack' vaccination incentive program
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
Offering a $100 incentive, the University of New Mexico is extending its coronavirus vaccination program after it says it was very successful in getting students to get the shot.
Impact study: With $5.2 billion economic output, University of New Mexico 'one of the state's most valuable assets'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
A new report shows how the University of New Mexico system is making in impact on the state's economy.
'It's really important to our mission:' University of New Mexico holds workshop for high school counselors
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 5, 2021
The University of New Mexico held a special workshop for high school counselors to help them provide students with the most accurate and up-to-date information for the transition to higher education, according to a press release.
New Mexico Restaurant Association's 'Hungry for Success?' campaign seeks to fill 'great needs in the restaurant industry'
By Emily Bevard | Sep 5, 2021
The New Mexico Restaurant Association launched a campaign recently hoping to connect more residents to jobs in the restaurants and hospitality industries.
As more New Mexicans turn to livestock drug to try to battle COVID-19, Herrell urges, 'Don't take horse dewormer. Do encourage research'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 5, 2021
In New Mexico and around the country, people are turning to unorthodox methods to prevent or treat COVID-19 as the virus once again ramps up in cases and casualties.
Fourth-place national ranking 'quite humbling' for Lobos women's cross country
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 4, 2021
The University of New Mexico women's cross country team got tabbed for fourth place nationally this week in the NCAA Division I National Coaches' Preseason Poll.
Millions for Prisoners New Mexico gathers in support of abolishing prison system, addressing 'what's missing in the society'
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 4, 2021
Last Saturday, protestors from the group Millions for Prisoners gathered to show their support for abolishing the U.S. prison system.