News from September 2021
TreeSmart Fe to plant trees that 'thrive' along Santa Fe River
By Steven Hughes | Sep 26, 2021
TreeSmart Fe is hosting events to discuss helping an 80-year-old tree and to plant trees along the Santa Fe River.
Numerous law enforcement agencies join Bernalillo Co. Sheriff in Albuquerque operation
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2021
More than 50 uniformed agencies and numerous undercover officers on Sept. 21 joined the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in Albuquerque for a Gang Recognition and Intelligence Patrol, or GRIP operation.
Lumber prices finally dropping, but housing costs 'still unaffordable' for many in New Mexico
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 26, 2021
After more than a year of unprecedented increases, the cost of lumber has declined during the summer. That’s a positive sign, but it doesn’t mean the housing industry is sailing on calm waters.
Bipartisan senators' suit claims Lujan Grisham spent New Mexico's ARPA funds without legislative authority
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2021
In a rare instance of bipartisanship, two state senators crossed the aisle to pursue legal action against Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham over what the pair asserts is the spending of federal money without legislators’ input.
'Not just a laboratory research project': Los Alamos National Lab wants hydrogen-powered trucks on highways
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 26, 2021
A project manager for the Los Alamos National Lab Fuel Cells and Vehicle Technology Department says that they are working on getting hydrogen-powered commercial semi-trucks on the roads.
UNM Grand Challenge brings 'collaboration and innovation' for water sustainability research
By Steven Hughes | Sep 26, 2021
The University of New Mexico started Grand Challenges for multi-disciplinary researchers to collaborate on global problems.
Lobos tennis' Abdulsalam advances to Round of 16 in upset
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
Lobos go 6-5 overall in opening day matches in Provo
'It's just like any hobby': Remote-controlled balloons to debut at Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Attendees of this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be greeted by a new feature of the widely popular event: remote controlled balloons.
Handful of Republicans 'enthusiastically' give across-the-aisle endorsement to Bernalillo's Sheriff Gonzales for Albuquerque mayor
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales’ bid to become Albuquerque’s next mayor has received a slew of endorsements from some unlikely sources.
New Mexico holds public hearings on new rules for oil and gas sector; small-business 'concerns' aired
By John Suayan | Sep 25, 2021
New Mexico’s Environment Department held public hearings on proposed rule changes that could impact its oil and gas industry.
National Science Foundation awards $1 million grant to UNM research project for its 'bold and exciting ideas' on sensors
By Steven Hughes | Sep 25, 2021
The National Science Foundation awarded the University of New Mexico part of $1 million of $15.9 million in grants from its Civic Innovation Challenge.
Albuquerque's BioPark to partner with Valles Caldera National Preserve to promote conservation efforts
By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 25, 2021
BioPark in Albuquerque is collaborating with Valles Caldera National Preserve to help protect and conserve the park's wildlife as part of a five-year zoo-park partnership.
After 'significant consideration and monitoring," Bernalillo County leaders won't mandate COVID-19 vaccination for county workforce
By Zachary Richter | Sep 24, 2021
Bernalillo County leaders have decided that they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations yet, according to the Albuquerque Journal, in large part out of fear of losing public safety employees.
Albuquerque schools short on officers as disciplinary problems jump; superintendent asserts students 'need our help' coping during pandemic
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2021
The Albuquerque Public School system is having a hard time finding enough officers and security aides as violence and discipline problems increase.
Attorney for Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill faces sanctions after sending 'shocking,' profanity-laced letter to court
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 24, 2021
A judge has recently threatened to sanction Backstreet Grill's attorney, Ana Garner, after she sent a "shocking letter" to the court, according to a report by KOB 4.
New monitoring systems to be implemented by No overnight lapses: New Mexico defendants' ankle devices to be continuously monitored
By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 24, 2021
New Mexico courts will begin continuously monitoring the ankle devices of felony defendants in the coming months.
'Violent crime is unacceptable': Albuquerque organizes multi-agency checklist to combat it on all fronts
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 24, 2021
As the Albuquerque area continues to see an uptick in violent crimes, more than 20 different law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico have teamed up to develop a checklist to help combat crime.
No more bus fares in 2022: Albuquerque pilots zero fare program
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
A pilot program just approved by the Albuquerque City Council will help those struggling to pay for transportation through a 12-month "zero fare pilot program."
'We're looking for smart solutions': New tech aimed at jamming up speeders along Albuquerque's Lead and Coal corridor
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
New equipment is ready to hamper speeding drivers along Albuquerque's Lead and Coal corridor.
