THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IS AMONG A GROUP OF ENTITIES MAKING A BID TO JOINTLY MANAGE ALBUQUERQUE’S SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES. UNM IS BEING JOINED BY BOEING COMPANY…BATTELLE, WHICH IS A NATIONAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION…AND THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMS. THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HAS…… MORE
NM Homebuilding Improves
HOME BUILDERS IN NEW MEXICO AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE SEEING AN IMPROVING MARKET. IN FACT, NATIONALLY, APRIL WAS THE BEST MONTH FOR NEW HOME SALES IN MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS. JOHN GARCIA, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO, SAYS CONSUMER CONFIDENCE AND BUILDER CONFIDENCE ARE…… MORE
Duke City Dognapper Sought
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE SAY THEY’VE IDENTIFIED THE SUSPECT WHO TOOK TWO SHOW DOGS FROM A WOMAN’S VEHICLE LAST WEEK. IT HAPPENED AT THE MOTEL SIX IN THE 13-THOUSAND BLOCK OF CENTRAL AVENUE ON MAY 18TH. OFFICER SIMON DROBIK SAYS THEY WERE ABLE TO IDENTIFY 49 YEAR OLD LAWRENCE CHAVEZ AS THE MAN…… MORE
Commission Says “Yes” to Sandia Roller Coaster
THE BERNALILLO COUNTY COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES A 7-MILLION DOLLAR BOND PACKAGE TO PAY FOR A NEW SANDIA PEAK ROLLER COASTER AND RESTAURANT. THE PLANNED ROLLER COASTER WOULD SLIP DOWN THROUGH THE FOREST IN THE SANDIAS … THEN BACK UP THE MOUNTAIN. TAXPAYERS WILL NOT BE ON THE HOOK TO PAY FOR…… MORE
Albuquerque Motel Burns
TWO PEOPLE ARE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN ABQ FOR SMOKE INHALATION … 57 OTHERS ARE DISPLACED AFTER A FIRE AT THE DESERT SANDS MOTEL ON CENTRAL NEAR SAN MATEO TUESDAY MORNING. AFD CREWS WERE SENT THERE AROUND 1:45 AM, AND FOUND SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE MOTEL. 22 FIRE DEPARTMENT UNITS…… MORE
Tuesday, Wednesday Fire Danger High
WILDFIRES HAVEN’T BEEN A BIG PROBLEM SO FAR THIS YEAR IN NEW MEXICO…BUT CONDITIONS ARE CHANGING. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN. METEOROLOGIST DAVID CRAFT SAYS ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR WILDFIRE WILL BE THERE…LOW HUMIDITY, STRONG…… MORE
Thousands Expected for Tuesday’s Donald Trump Rally in Albuquerque
APD SAYS ONE OF THEIR MAIN CONCERNS WILL BE PARKING. OFFICER TANNER TIXIER SAYS YOU CAN EXPECT ROADS AROUND THE CONVENTION CENTER TO BE CLOSED ONCE THE IMMEDIATE PARKING LOTS ARE FULL. AS FOR ANY POTENTIAL TROUBLE, TIXIER SAYS THEY HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO INDICATE THE PROTESTS WILL…… MORE
NM Governor Skips Trump Rally
ONE PERSON WHO WON’T BE AT THE TRUMP RALLY IN ALBUQUERQUE IS GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ. SHE SAYS SHE’S ATTENDING TO THE STATE’S BUSINESS INSTEAD. SHE SAYS THAT’S KEEPING HER TOO BUSY TO ATTEND. THE GOVERNOR ALSO SAYS TRUMP OFFENDED HER WITH HIS REMARKS ABOUT MEXICANS CROSSING INTO THE U-S BEING CRIMINALS,…… MORE
Former President Stumps in NM for Wife’s Presidential Campaign
FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON IS CAMPAIGNING FOR HIS WIFE HILLARY’S PRESIDENTIAL BID IN ESPANOLA TUESDAY. HE’LL BE AT THE PLAZA DE ESPANOLA FOR A 6:30 EVENT. THE DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM. THEN HE’S IN ALBUQUERQUE ON WEDNESDAY FOR A RALLY AT THE ALAMOSA COMMUNITY CENTER AT 69-HUNDRED GONZALES ROAD. THE EVENT…… MORE
NM Sues Feds Over Mine Spill
THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AND THE STATE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAVE FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OVER THE GOLD KING MINE SPILL. A-G HECTOR BALDERAS SAYS THE SUIT IS SEEKING REMEDIATION AND COMPENSATION FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE SPILL. ESTIMATES OF DAMAGE ARE IN EXCESS OF 100-MILLION DOLLARS.…… MORE
