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Law enforcement activity falsely triggered Rio Grande High lockdown as Albuquerque Public Schools takes 'every possible threat seriously'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 22, 2021
A local high school was placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning after there was police activity on the campus.
Lujan Grisham, other New Mexico leaders urge businesses to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees, patrons because 'the pandemic is not over'
By David Beasley | Aug 21, 2021
In response to the delta variant of COVID-19, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham—along with a coalition of elected officials on varying levels of government from around the state—released an open letter urging business owners to “help forestall another unnecessary surge.”
Albuquerque middle school shooting motivates Sedillo Lopez to revive law banning unsecured guns so death 'wouldn't have happened at all'
By Trina Thomas | Aug 21, 2021
After a shooting at Washington Middle School in Albuquerque, Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, (D-Bernalillo) is working to resuscitate a law that would make it an offense to leave guns unsecured.
New Mexico's Harrell blasts Biden for withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan as 'complete tactical failure and international embarrassment'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 20, 2021
New Mexico State Rep. Herrell recently went on record to denounce Pres. Biden's administration over how the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan was conducted.
Lujan Grisham aims to 'set that tone,' as next legislative session will focus on crime
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has tackling the state’s rising crime rate at the top of her agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
Sandoval County is 'much more multiracial.' New Mexico as a whole? Not that different. It matters politically
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
Despite national growth falling percentage wise across the country, 2020 Census Bureau data shows the state of New Mexico saw its population grow by about 3 percent, or 58,000 people, KRQE reported.
Critics claim short-term credit act would 'harm' New Mexican consumers most
By John Kelly | Aug 19, 2021
There are opposing views about the impact the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act, a bipartisan bill that establishes a federal usury limit of 36%, will have if it passes the Senate.
'I need to know what’s going on': Site release footage from reported raid on home of New Mexico lawmaker Williams Stapleton
By David Beasley | Aug 19, 2021
A website has released bodycam footage reportedly from a July 18 law enforcement raid on the home of then State Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton, who is under investigation for fraud and recently resigned from the legislature, The Piñon Post reported.
'I need another four years' – Keller, Gonzales 'interview' for Albuquerque mayor's job
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2021
On July 15, local pro-business nonprofit organization New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) hosted a Business and Social Hour (BASH), during which they held "job interview" style discussions with mayoral candidates Tim Keller and Manny Gonzales for the upcoming November 2 election.
New Mexico Stands Up counsel criticizes governor's suggestion of vaccine requirement
By Savannah Howe | Aug 17, 2021
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this month, along with other state and federal lawmakers called on private businesses to make COVID-19 vaccinations a condition of employment and patronage through an open letter that boasted over two dozen signatures.
Albuquerque residents decry $70 million soccer stadium amid 'economic fallout of COVID-19,'
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 16, 2021
Some Albuquerque residents are speaking out against a proposed new soccer stadium, which the city estimates will cost between $65 million and $70 million before land acquisition, according to KRQE.
'We thought we had COVID really under control;' Santa Fe mayor declares state of emergency due to surge in COVID-19 cases
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 15, 2021
Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber has declared a state of emergency in response to an increase of COVID-19 cases, according to a report by KOB 4
In 'pandemic of the unvaccinated,' COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in New Mexico due to delta variant
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 15, 2021
Local doctors are concerned that they may soon become overwhelmed as the delta variant continues to cause an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, according to a KRQE report.
'StopMLG' founder calls for Lujan Grisham to 'do the same' as Cuomo did: resign over sexual harassment allegations
By Karen Kidd | Aug 14, 2021
A New Mexico-based group whose stated goal is to get Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham out of office now is calling for her to symbolically fall on her sword as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo did earlier this week - and for the same reasons.
Lujan Grisham makes 3rd cabinet secretary change in 2 weeks; former state Supreme Court justice accepts 'huge responsibility' as new CYFD secretary
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 14, 2021
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has recently appointed former New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Barbara Vigil as the new secretary of the Child, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), according to a KRQE report.
New Albuquerque department will handle mental and behavioral health calls instead of police, 'relieving the public safety system'
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 14, 2021
The Albuquerque Community Safety department will send first responders to emergency calls both with and without police and fire departments.
Keller launches initiative for 'actionable change' in Albuquerque crime prevention
By David Beasley | Aug 14, 2021
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has launched an initiative to improve the regions’ ability to prevent and fight crime.
'You need consistency': Top GOP New Mexico House lawmakers object to Lujan Grisham's revolving door of cabinet secretaries
By Karen Kidd | Aug 14, 2021
New Mexico State Republican House Leader Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) is spending time in social media this month criticizing Gov. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for her ever-changing list of cabinet secretaries.
Keller: New hiring incentives offer 'lots of good reasons' to join Albuquerque city employees
By Timothy Stuckey | Aug 14, 2021
The City of Albuquerque will begin providing incentives to attract more city workers after experiencing difficulty filling certain positions, according to the Albuquerque Journal.
Albuquerque's Martinez 'honored and humbled' to be appointed state's House majority floor leader
By Karla Florez | Aug 12, 2021
Rep. Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) was appointed as House majority floor leader by New Mexico House Democrats earlier this week.