News from September 2021
Alfonso Valverde Gonzales
By New Mexico Reports | Sep 21, 2021
Alfonso Valverde Gonzales - September 15, 2021
Joe P. (J.P.) Martinez
By New Mexico Reports | Sep 21, 2021
Joe P. (J.P.) Martinez - April 1, 1944 ~ September 9, 2021 (age 77)
MaryAnn Mendoza
By New Mexico Reports | Sep 21, 2021
MaryAnn Mendoza - January 10, 1947 ~ September 11, 2021 (age 74)
Global leaders discuss 'urgency' of combatting climate change and world hunger
By Emily Bevard | Sep 20, 2021
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
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 20, 2021
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
By Emily Bevard | Sep 20, 2021
New Mexico health officials say they're pleased by evidence that the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state is slowing.
'Do you support or oppose sanctuary status for the city of Albuquerque?': Mayoral candidates Keller, Gonzales face off
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 20, 2021
What should Albuquerque's approach be on sanctuary city policies?
Poll: Republicans trust state lawmakers to fight for them; Democrats believe in federal leaders
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 20, 2021
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
By John Breslin | Sep 20, 2021
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.
RFQ: Build Affordable Housing Downtown
By City of Santa Fe | Sep 20, 2021
City Donating Alto St. Lot
New Mexico Public Education Department hasn't yet seen a district meet COVID-19 testing goals
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 20, 2021
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
By Geoffrey Ozin | Sep 20, 2021
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
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 20, 2021
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
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 19, 2021
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
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 19, 2021
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
By James Niedzinski | Sep 19, 2021
Icon Cinema and restaurant Dion’s are breathing life into the long-vacant retail center off of San Mateo Boulevard, north of Montgomery.