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After 'significant consideration and monitoring," Bernalillo County leaders won't mandate COVID-19 vaccination for county workforce

Bernalillo County leaders have decided that they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations yet, according to the Albuquerque Journal, in large part out of fear of losing public safety employees.


Albuquerque schools short on officers as disciplinary problems jump; superintendent asserts students 'need our help' coping during pandemic

The Albuquerque Public School system is having a hard time finding enough officers and security aides as violence and discipline problems increase.


Attorney for Albuquerque's Backstreet Grill faces sanctions after sending 'shocking,' profanity-laced letter to court

A judge has recently threatened to sanction Backstreet Grill's attorney, Ana Garner, after she sent a "shocking letter" to the court, according to a report by KOB 4.


New monitoring systems to be implemented by No overnight lapses:  New Mexico defendants' ankle devices to be continuously monitored

New Mexico courts will begin continuously monitoring the ankle devices of felony defendants in the coming months.


'Violent crime is unacceptable': Albuquerque organizes multi-agency checklist to combat it on all fronts

As the Albuquerque area continues to see an uptick in violent crimes, more than 20 different law enforcement agencies from across New Mexico have teamed up to develop a checklist to help combat crime.


No more bus fares in 2022: Albuquerque pilots zero fare program

A pilot program just approved by the Albuquerque City Council will help those struggling to pay for transportation through a 12-month "zero fare pilot program."


'We're looking for smart solutions': New tech aimed at jamming up speeders along Albuquerque's Lead and Coal corridor

New equipment is ready to hamper speeding drivers along Albuquerque's Lead and Coal corridor.


Albuquerque's new Preventative Pet Care Clinic aimed at low- to moderate-income owners

A pet care center that allows pet owners to bring pets in for care no matter what they can pay just opened its doors in Albuquerque.


Herrell: Holloman Air Force Base's vetting of Afghan refugees 'dangerously vague'

Rep. Yvette Herrell is demanding answers after she toured Holloman Air Force Base and investigated the conditions surrounding the Afghan refugees housed there.


New Mexico Senators refuse to comment on US drone strike that killed civilians

Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.


Senators Heinrich and Lujan refuse to call for investigation into drone strike which killed innocent Afghans

Neither Sen. Martin Heinrich nor Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, both Democrats from New Mexico, had any comment for the New Mexico Sun when asked if they planned to call for the Biden Administration to investigate the circumstances which led to the U.S. military targeting innocent civilians during last month’s drone strike in Kabul.


From 'as soon as they can' to waiting on long-term studies, Albuquerque parents sound off on Pfizer vaccine trial results for children

Following the results of a Pfizer trial of the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-12, Albuquerque parents are reacting to what seems to be an inevitable future of vaccine mandates for children in the coming months.


Return-to-work incentives 'a good step,' but only 4,000 New Mexicans take advantage

Earlier this year, New Mexico instituted a return-to-work incentive program for its residents amidst a worker shortage in the state.


'Profits are the purpose of being in business': As McKinley County gas stations stop selling fuel to keep selling liquor, Kokinadis goes to bat for owners

Reacting to an amendment to the New Mexico State Legislature's alcohol reform bill, some gas stations in New Mexico have stopped selling gas altogether.


Herrell: Proposed $3.5 trillion budget would 'nickle and dime the oil and gas industry' out of New Mexico

The multitrillion budget "spending spree" being drafted by Democrats will increase the levels of inflation, New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell argues in a Carlsbad Current Argus opinion piece.





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