News from July 2022
FEMA works to provide financial aid to New Mexicans impacted by historic flooding and wildfires, 'going through a difficult time'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 24, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is taking action to help New Mexican residents impacted by recent record-breaking wildfires and floods in the region.
Senior airman and canine partner reunite: 'I was nervous that he wasn't really going to remember me'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 24, 2022
A retired military dog and his former handler were reunited after being separated for almost one year.
So-called salesman waves gun at customers: ‘I’ve never met a salesperson who needed to be that aggressive’
By George Willis | Jul 23, 2022
A man who was supposedly selling solar panels in Albuquerque pulled out a gun when a resident told him to leave his property.
Concern of drought near Albuquerque: 'We’re going to see drying on the Rio Grande'
By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022
Jason Casuga is the CEO and chief engineer of Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. The Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District was formed in 1925 to manage the irrigation systems and control floods in the Albuquerque Basin. On July 21 Casuga said that if the area doesn't receive rain soon, there is likely to be drying on the Rio Grande in the area.
'Our governor has never been bigger': Ronchetti criticizes NM government, drawing response from Grisham
By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022
Mark Ronchetti, a gubernatorial candidate in New Mexico, said that New Mexico's government is rich, but questioned whether New Mexicans are better off because of it.
Keller announces new landmark project for Albuquerque: 'It will be a landmark that every person in this city knows about'
By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022
On July 21, Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque, a city in New Mexico, said that a new project will be a landmark that is powerful and impactful.
Film liaison: 'We're thrilled to ... bring new opportunities to our local film crew'
By John Kelly | Jul 23, 2022
Jon Sepp, a Las Cruces film liaison, said city officials are excited that the movie "The Informant" will be filmed there.
NM Navajo artist raises awareness for MMIP through art: 'I'm trying to bring justice to the families [and] friends'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2022
A Local Navajo artist is raising awareness for the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP).
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met March 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 23, 2022
City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee met Wednesday, March 16.
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met June 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 23, 2022
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Government Commission met Thursday, June 23.
APD’s stated 97% clearance rate for homicides in 2022 is misleading
By Pete Dinelli | Jul 22, 2022
On May 19 and July 19, APD officials proclaimed they had a 97% homicide clearance rate for 2022 with 47 suspects arrested, charged or identified in 40 recent and past homicide cases. The 97% figure is very misleading.
Rio Rancho mayor: 'We needed this type of developments in Rio Rancho to attract business from the Albuquerque area'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 22, 2022
On July 13, city officials broke ground for a new gourmet grocery store at The Village at Rio Rancho.
State sees first probable case of monkeypox: ‘A public health concern for all of us’
By George Willis | Jul 22, 2022
A probable case of monkeypox was recently reported in the state, according to a New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) press release.
Patsy Dolores (Sedillo) Chavez
By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022
Patsy Dolores (Sedillo) Chavez
Philbert "Phil" Orlando Sena
By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022
Philbert "Phil" Orlando Sena