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Albuquerque Art Business Association uplifts artists, community 'for a whole lot of years now'
By Art Benavidez | Aug 19, 2021
The Albuquerque Art Business Association (AABA) has been focused on highlighting talented artists in the region since the organization took root in 1982.
'Culture wars': America's majority disagree with publicly shaming the unvaccinated, new poll finds
By Trina Thomas | Aug 19, 2021
Do the unvaccinated need public shaming to encourage them to get a vaccine?
'We try our best': 25 years and counting, overworked Father Ugochukwu serves New Mexico
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 19, 2021
This year, New Mexico area priest Father Charles Ugochukqu is celebrating 25 years since being ordained.
New Mexico flirts with 'guaranteed basic income' proposal
By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021
The state of New Mexico is now reported to be weighing a “guaranteed basic income” provision as a way of helping individuals known to be struggling financially.
University of New Mexico professor studies whether exercise, among 'a whole bunch of factors,' can boost resistance to COVID-19
By David Beasley | Aug 13, 2021
A University of New Mexico professor is conducting a study to determine if exercise can help fight off COVID-19, KRQE reported.
'Such a blast': Good Morning America highlights New Mexico, Santa Fe
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 6, 2021
Last week, an initiative centered on women celebrating the beauty of New Mexico brought John Quinones of Good Morning America to New Mexico, KOAT reported.
New Mexico's Colfax County leads nation in crippling healthcare worker shortage
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 3, 2021
In a time where healthcare workers are extremely valuable to communities and states, New Mexico is experiencing a critical shortage of them.
'It's all backfiring': Poll shows Americans believe vaccination should be personal choice
By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 30, 2021
While most Americans agree that the mass availability of the COVID vaccine will help to bring cases down and save lives, most Americans also believe that it should be a personal choice to be vaccinated for COVID-19, as opposed to a forced decision that is mandated by governments, employers, or businesses.
Intertribal Ceremonial Office, KOB 4 team up for hour-long special on one of New Mexico 'signature cultural events'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2021
The Intertribal Ceremonial Office is exclusively partnering with Albuquerque’s KOB 4 to produce an hour-long special on the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial entitled “Spirit of The Ceremonial.”
More than $1 billion in marijuana seized in massive SoCal drug bust; 'This is the cartels'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 26, 2021
Authorities in Southern California have seized more than 16 tons of marijuana, worth an estimated $1.19 billion, in the largest pot growth bust in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department history.
'I’m not sure we’ve seen the worst of it': U.S. Surgeon General warns of pandemic's mental health impact during Santa Fe visit
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2021
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently visited New Mexico and met with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe to discuss the unseen impact of the pandemic on people in the form for mental health issues.
Summer youth programs in Albuquerque have opened more spots
By Christina Heath | Jul 18, 2021
Registration has reopened for some popular summer youth programs, as additional spots have been added to the programs, as part of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller's Youth Connect initiative.
New Mexico approves 'return-to-work support payments' of up to $1,000
By Christina Heath | Jul 9, 2021
New Mexico state officials said that a support program will provide supplemental payments for those receiving unemployment benefits who return to work in the new few weeks, with some workers receiving up to $1,000 total in incentive pay.
Thomson urges restraint from fireworks 'during this horrendously hot and dry summer'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 4, 2021
State Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque) recently advised her constituents to refrain from the use of fireworks in light of the present drought in New Mexico.
'Whatever you do in life, do it with passion' – Santa Fe restaurateur takes father's words to heart
By Savannah Howe | Jul 1, 2021
One evening many decades ago, a 17-year-old boy in Bombay, India walked through his front door knowing he had to break the news to his parents that he had not been accepted into medical school.
From Albuquerque to the wild, open spaces, 'highest risk for dangerous fires' has residents on edge
By Karen Kidd | Jun 25, 2021
State officials are cautioning residents across New Mexico about dangerously hot and dry conditions that have already resulted in numerous fires, reminding everyone to be extra cautious as we approach the Fourth of July holiday.
Santa Fe Public Library staff 'looking forward' to welcoming the community back in
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 21, 2021
The Santa Fe Public Library branches closed to the public 15 months ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the doors will reopen once again next month to welcome members of the community back inside with some restrictions.
'It takes a village': Santa Fe Animal Shelter welcomes back volunteers during busiest month of the year
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 16, 2021
The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is in the midst of what's traditionally its busiest month of the year, and the shelter is looking for assistance to keep up with the increased number of animals they'll serve and families who'll open their hearts to a new pet.
Grisham 'kind of bragging' over joint 'Rediscover New Mexico' partnership with Airbnb
By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham didn't brag when she found out about the announcement by an international online marketplace for homestays and other lodging that it is launching a campaign to support travel across New Mexico.
New Mexicans finally 'able to exhale' as legal recreational marijuana use begins in June
By Christina Heath | May 30, 2021
Smoke 'em if you got 'em, but not just yet: Recreational marijuana use is legal in New Mexico starting June 29.