News from September 2021


Augustine Griego

Augustine Griego - September 14, 2021


Charlie Parraz

Charlie Parraz - September 14, 2021


Mel Sedillo Jr.

Mel Sedillo Jr. - September 14, 2021


Alfonso Valverde Gonzales

Alfonso Valverde Gonzales - September 15, 2021


Joe P. (J.P.) Martinez

Joe P. (J.P.) Martinez - April 1, 1944 ~ September 9, 2021 (age 77)


MaryAnn Mendoza

MaryAnn Mendoza - January 10, 1947 ~ September 11, 2021 (age 74)


Global leaders discuss 'urgency' of combatting climate change and world hunger

The Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture Forum united global leaders this week to tackle food insecurity and climate change.


Albuquerque officials' 'preferred site' for New Mexico United soccer stadium mired in legal challenge

A legal battle between the City of Albuquerque and a landowner is posing complications for one of the city's top choices for a New Mexico United soccer stadium, according to a KRQE report.


New Mexico's new COVID-19 cases slow as health officials see 'semblance of a possible plateau,' but pediatric cases up

New Mexico health officials say they're pleased by evidence that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state is slowing.



Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers to fight for them; Democrats believe in federal leaders

A recent poll shows that Republicans tend to have more trust in state leaders, whereas Democrats are more likely to trust federal officials.


'I'm hopeful': Red River suffers worker shortage, but mayor remains optimistic about increased tourism

Year-round vacation destination Red River, a small town that normally welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, is experiencing similar problems facing many other communities across New Mexico and the country.




New Mexico Public Education Department hasn't yet seen a district meet COVID-19 testing goals

Parents are being asked to sign their children up for COVID-19 testing with the New Mexico Public Education Department but the school system is not getting the numbers they expected.


Robots use 'skin' inspired by a chameleon's camouflage

Approximately six years ago, I wrote about the integration of colour-shifting photonic crystals into credit cards, banknotes, and passports as a security measure against counterfeiting.


Albuquerque sets aside $4.1 million for families who missed out on federal COVID-19 stimulus

The city of Albuquerque recently announced that it will make an effort to assist immigrant families who did not receive federal stimulus funds, according to a KRQE report.


Officials claim 'Devious Licks' TikTok challenge has Rio Rancho students stealing from schools

Students in Rio Rancho Public Schools are taking part in a new TikTok trend that is making it way across the country.


No. 7 Texas A&M brings 'A-game,' blanks Lobos football

The nationally-ranked Texas A&M Aggies defeated the New Mexico Lobos 34-0 on Sept. 18, according to Sports Illustrated.


Now Showing: Movie theater, restaurant moving into vacant central Albuquerque retail center

Icon Cinema and restaurant Dion’s are breathing life into the long-vacant retail center off of San Mateo Boulevard, north of Montgomery.