News from September 2021
'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.
GlobalVetLink introduces 'Pet TravelPass' to make international pet travel easier
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
Changes to a software platform will help veterinarians prepare the compliance certificates required for international travel.
Albuquerque's new Preventative Pet Care Clinic aimed at low- to moderate-income owners
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
A pet care center that allows pet owners to bring pets in for care no matter what they can pay just opened its doors in Albuquerque.
Herrell: Holloman Air Force Base's vetting of Afghan refugees 'dangerously vague'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
Rep. Yvette Herrell is demanding answers after she toured Holloman Air Force Base and investigated the conditions surrounding the Afghan refugees housed there.
New Mexico Senators refuse to comment on US drone strike that killed civilians
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.
Senators Heinrich and Lujan refuse to call for investigation into drone strike which killed innocent Afghans
By Art Benavidez | Sep 23, 2021
Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.
From 'as soon as they can' to waiting on long-term studies, Albuquerque parents sound off on Pfizer vaccine trial results for children
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Following the results of a Pfizer trial of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-12, Albuquerque parents are reacting to what seems to be an inevitable future of vaccine mandates for children in the coming months.
Return-to-work incentives 'a good step,' but only 4,000 New Mexicans take advantage
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Earlier this year, New Mexico instituted a return-to-work incentive program for its residents amidst a worker shortage in the state.
'Profits are the purpose of being in business': As McKinley County gas stations stop selling fuel to keep selling liquor, Kokinadis goes to bat for owners
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 22, 2021
Reacting to an amendment to the New Mexico State Legislature's alcohol reform bill, some gas stations in New Mexico have stopped selling gas altogether.
Herrell: Proposed $3.5 trillion budget would 'nickle and dime the oil and gas industry' out of New Mexico
By Zachary Richter | Sep 22, 2021
The multitrillion budget "spending spree" being drafted by Democrats will increase the levels of inflation, New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell argues in a Carlsbad Current Argus opinion piece.
Education and employment in ‘hard’ science provide no salary advantages compared to ‘soft’ science at any career stage
By Press Release | Sep 22, 2021
HSE University economists question whether Russian STEM specialists are better paid than non-STEM specialists.
$6 Million Federal Funding Anticipated for San Juan-Chama Pipeline
By City of Santa Fe | Sep 22, 2021
Key Part of 80-Year Water Plan
Orange Barrel Report for the Week of September 19, 2021
By City of Santa Fe | Sep 22, 2021
Weekly Road Maintenance and Construction Updates
Duke engineering professor analyzes the physics of the Olympics
By Marjorie Hecht | Sep 22, 2021
"Watching physics at the Olympics," a short article by Dr. Adrian Bejan, made me wish the author had been my high school physics teacher, because he makes the subject fun, interesting and instructive.
Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.
By Paul Gessing, RGF | Sep 21, 2021
Your weekly update from the Rio Grande Foundation.
Cannabis users significantly more likely to suffer heart attacks, new data shows
By Emily Bevard | Sep 21, 2021
Cannabis use among adults younger than 45 years of age may dramatically increase their risk of heart attack, according to new research out of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
WSJ: Facebook safety measures inconsistent across the globe
By Savannah Howe | Sep 21, 2021
One of the world's biggest social media giants may be acting negligently in its protection of overseas users to ensure that its markets in foreign nations continue to grow.