THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT IS REPORTING A BUDGET SHORTFALL FOR THE JUST-CONCLUDED FISCAL YEAR OF A LITTLE OVER ONE AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ATHLETICS PAUL KREBS TOLD A BOARD OF REGENTS COMMITTEE ON MONDAY THAT MOST OF THE DEFICIT IS DUE TO TICKET SALES THAT WERE LESS THAN…… MORE
Monsoons Bring Flood Concerns
THE MONSOONS ARE RETURNING TO NEW MEXICO. IN FACT, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR MUCH OF THE STATE, INCLUDING ALBUQUERQUE. IT’S IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. THE WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE THREAT OF FLASH FLOODING IS ELEVATED DUE TO ALREADY…… MORE
NM Governor Sticks with “No New Taxes” Pledge
GOVERNOR MARTINEZ PLANS TO MEET WITH LEGISLATIVE LEADERS THIS WEEK TO TALK ABOUT THE BUDGET. AND THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS SOME LEGISLATORS ARE ASKING HER TO RECONSIDER HER “NO TAX HIKE” PLEDGE GIVEN THE PROJECTED BUDGET SHORTFALL THAT COULD TOP 600 MILLION DOLLARS. BUT MARTINEZ SAYS SHE’LL STICK TO HER GUNS…… MORE
UNM Abandons Dorm Plan … For Now
PLANS ARE NOW DEAD TO REQUIRE UNM FRESHMEN TO LIVE IN THE DORMS. A BOARD OF REGENTS FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE DUMPED THE IDEA YESTERDAY (MON). COMMITTEE MEMBERS SAY IT WOULD ONLY INCREASE EXPENSES FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ON A HOST OF SERVICES FROM PARKING TO FOOD TO RECREATION. ROOM AND BOARD AT…… MORE
Lawmakers Speak Up for Teen Detox Program
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS IT WILL GO AHEAD WITH ITS PLAN TO SHUT DOWN AN ADOLESCENT DETOX PROGRAM AT TURQUOISE LODGE HOSPITAL IN ALBUQUERQUE. SENATOR JERRY ORTIZ Y PINO IS AMONG A GROUP OF LAWMAKERS OPPOSING THE MOVE. HE TELLS 770 KKOB IT’S THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN NEW…… MORE
Flood Insurance for Dog Head Fire Area Residents
PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY THE DOG HEAD FIRE WHO ARE AT RISK OF FLOODING WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR FLOOD INSURANCE. THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SAYS YOU MUST APPLY BY SEPTEMBER 12TH. “FEMA” IS PROVIDING THE INSURANCE. YOU’RE URGED TO CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF IT’S PARTICIPATING…… MORE
A Judge Puts the Breaks on “ART”
YET ANOTHER NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE BATTLE OVER ALBUQUERQUE’S CONTROVERSIAL BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT. A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HAS ISSUED A TEMPORARY ORDER, BARRING THE CITY FROM STARTING WORK ON THE PROJECT…WHICH WAS SET TO BEGIN THIS WEEK. THE ORDER COMES JUST DAYS AFTER A FEDERAL JUDGE HAD GIVEN THE PROJECT THE GREEN LIGHT BY…… MORE
Pets of the Week | July 30
SUKI (ID# 1744445) IS A 2 YEAR OLD, FEMALE BLUE MERLE AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG MIX WEIGHING 52 POUNDS ◊ Suki once was a shy girl but now she is outgoing, energetic, playful and very affectionate. ◊ Her friends say she has a charming personality, loves time with people and she has tremendous potential.…… MORE
Monsoons Could Arrive Soon
THERE’S A CHANCE WE COULD SOON BE BREAKING OUT OF THE HOT, DRY PATTERN WE’VE BEEN IN FOR WEEKS IN ALBUQUERQUE. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGIST JENNIFER PALUCKI SAYS A MORE NORMAL MONSOON FLOW COULD BE AROUND THE CORNER.SHE SAYS IT COULD HAPPEN SUNDAY OR MONDAY FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO. …… MORE
APD Gets Good Report on Dept. Reforms
THE ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT GETS A THUMBS UP FOR WHAT ITS REFORM EFFORTS. A JUDGE GAVE THE GOOD NEWS ON THURSDAY … THEN ORDERED IN BARBECUE TO CELEBRATE. THE REFORMS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT AS PART OF A JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION INTO APD’S USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE. OFFICERS ARE NOW BEING…… MORE
