News from March 2022
'Never had an incident like this': Rail Runner increases security following stabbings
By Ariana Chiarenza | Mar 25, 2022
The New Mexico Rail Runner is looking into new security measures, following a series of stabbings that occurred last week during an afternoon train ride.
Albuquerque hotel manager: Marketing campaign is 'a great idea '
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 25, 2022
City council members, the Visit Albuquerque group, and area hotels have teamed up in an effort to attract more overnight visitors to lodging in the city, through a marketing campaign that would span several years.
'It’s going to be a challenge': Cannabis could be in short supply when it becomes legal
By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022
The sale of recreational cannabis will become legal on April 1, but demand will likely exceed supply, according to experts.
Vara offers wine tasting experience
By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022
Two seatings are available each day for tastings at Vara Winery and Distillery
University of Southwest president on fatal team crash: 'We are devastated and deeply saddened'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 25, 2022
A tragic auto accident claimed the lives of nine individuals in a crash that involved the University of Southwest golf team.
‘You should not be entering the area’: Trial of Capitol rioter Griffin winding down
By John Kelly | Mar 25, 2022
A judge recently heard closing arguments in the second Capitol riot trial.
Witness as catalytic converter is stolen in broad daylight: ‘They jumped out’
By Trina Thomas | Mar 25, 2022
An Albuquerque resident's catalytic converter was stolen in broad daylight last month.
Researchers discover new tools in regular blood samples for developing precision therapies for lymphoma
By University of Helsinki | Mar 25, 2022
Tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with aggressive lymphoma has a previously unknown and even crucial role in the identification of effective therapies for this serious disease.
Sheriff: DNA that confirms ID in 62-year-old case 'didn't exist' then
By George Willis | Mar 25, 2022
Advanced DNA technology helped solve a cold case more than six decades old by officially identifying a missing four-year-old girl known as "Little Miss Nobody."
'Inhumane conditions': Controversy erupts surrounding conditions at New Mexico jail housing migrants
By John Kelly | Mar 25, 2022
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-Albuquerque) recently visited the Torrance County Detention Facility, following a report issued by the inspector general.
Witness recalls violent attack on homeless man by teens tied to deadly crash: 'They beat him with his own stick'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 25, 2022
Investigators with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) suspect a carload of teens involved in a recent fatal crime spree previously assaulted a homeless man.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Dec. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 25, 2022
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Dec. 6.
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 25, 2022
City of Santa Fe Arts Commission met Monday, March 14.
Fundraiser generates $55,000 for victims, survivors of University of Southwest crash
By George Willis | Mar 24, 2022
A fundraiser sponsored by a local Hobbs company raised more than $55,000 for the families impacted by the crash that killed nine people, including seven members of the University of Southwest golf team.
Lobos soar past San Diego, head on to round three
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 24, 2022
The University of New Mexico Women's Basketball Team's playoff dreams are still alive as the Lobos advance to the next round of tournament play after a close-call with San Diego Sunday.
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met March 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2022
City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee met Monday, March 14.
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met March 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 24, 2022
City of Santa Fe Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Thursday, March 10.
Community grants 'allocated to scrap tire abatement and recycling programs'
By David Beasley | Mar 23, 2022
New Mexico communities can apply for state grants to improve their recycling programs and clean up illegal dumpsites.
LCPS adopts extended school year ‘to improve learning in the classroom’
By George Willis | Mar 23, 2022
The Las Cruces Public Schools district is adopting an extended school year, due to the lingering impact of the pandemic.