News from January 2022
Cannabis use could affect emotion processing
By Laurence Hecht | Jan 6, 2022
A first-of-its-kind review of the recent literature suggests that cannabis use could affect emotion processing, which can lead to difficulties with social relationships and possibly exacerbate the use of cannabis. The authors note, however, that more study is necessary to be certain of the findings.
'Safer streets for all': Vision Zero Albuquerque continues installing safety street lighting to reduce roadway injuries, fatalities
By Karen Kidd | Jan 6, 2022
Last year was when Albuquerque announced its Vision Zero Action Plan, part of its years long effort to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries, a local news outlet recently reported
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 6, 2022
City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 28.
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Dec. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 6, 2022
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, Dec. 16.
Website makes it 'very easy' for New Mexicans to claim more than $300 million in unclaimed property
By Karen Kidd | Jan 5, 2022
The State of New Mexico is sitting on about $239 million in unclaimed property and would like to dole it out to whomever it belongs to.
The New Mexico doughnut hole
By Dave Heil | Jan 5, 2022
Many have advocated for changes in New Mexico tax and business regulation policies, including Rep. Jason Harper, Paul Gessing, Rio Grande Foundation CEO and and Carla Sonntag, New Mexico Business Coalition CEO.
Trapped Sandia Peak tram rider recalls fellow passengers as 'jokesters'
By Tamara Browning | Jan 5, 2022
One of the 21 passengers who spent 15 hours in freezing temperatures on Albuquerque's Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway on New Year’s Eve didn't take away only bad memories from the experience.
'People are becoming displaced': Albuquerque-area landlords increasingly less willing to accept rent vouchers
By Karen Kidd | Jan 5, 2022
Albuquerque plans to spend millions more on its pandemic-driven housing voucher program, despite the unwillingness of more and more area landlords to accept rent vouchers, a local news outlet reported last week
'I have my children with me': Albuquerque man reunites with kids during Joy Junction Christmas celebration
By Karen Kidd | Jan 5, 2022
This past Christmas holiday season came through for many local residents, including an Albuquerque-area man who is no stranger to homelessness, thanks to a nonprofit
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Sept. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 5, 2022
City of Santa Fe Public Works and Utilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 27.
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission Met Dec. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 5, 2022
City of Santa Fe Community Development Commission Met Wednesday, Dec. 15.
At home in the classroom: Sante Fe teacher who returned to alma mater wins award for excellence
By David Beasley | Jan 4, 2022
Shantel Dixon, a graduate of Santa Fe Capital High School who returned to teach at her Alma mater after graduating from New Mexico State University, has been awarded the Golden Apple Award for excellent in teaching," KRQE reported.
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Sept. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 4, 2022
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 15.
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Dec. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 4, 2022
City of Santa Fe Audit Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Wisconsin scientists discover first Old World animal that shows biofluorescence
By Marjorie Hecht | Jan 3, 2022
Biofluorescence is present in the platypus and several other New World animals. Recently scientists documented it for the first time in an Old World mammal: the springhare.
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Dec. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 3, 2022
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, Dec. 13.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Nov. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 3, 2022
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Nov. 29.
Alburrrquerque Polar Bear Plunge to benefit bears, swim projects, Shanta Strong Swim Fund
By Karen Kidd | Jan 2, 2022
This weekend's second annual "Al'burrr'querque Polar Bear Plunge," hosted by the city's parks and recreation department, will benefit Shanta Strong Swim Fund, named for a slain lifeguard.
Advocate: 'Tremendous wage theft' means many New Mexico farmworkers miss out on minimum wage increase
By Karen Kidd | Jan 1, 2022
New Mexico's hourly minimum wage increased by a dollar to $11.50 per hour, but an agricultural worker advocate recently warned that farm laborers will be cheated out of that increase.