Albuquerque received a perfect score on an evaluation that measures support for its LGBTQ community. The score is issued by the Human Rights Campaign, which annually rates some 500 cities on how inclusive laws, policies, and services are of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other people who identify as LGBTQ. “In Albuquerque, we value…
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The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a petition by Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver requiring that the Otero County Commission certify the results of the 2022 primary election no later than today. Commissioners voted unanimously on Monday against certifying the results, citing distrust of Dominion vote-tallying machines. “The voters and candidates of…
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It happened again. That phrase has become a platitude. Three empty words we end up typing and speaking every few weeks, every few days. Funerals began this week for 10 people killed in Buffalo, New York. Ten lives ended by an 18-year-old with a rifle. Someone who drove a long distance to cause death. Mass…
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The production company behind the movie “Rust” was fined the maximum amount allowed under New Mexico law Wednesday for not following safety protocols on set. Details of an investigation by the New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau determined that managers with Rust Movie Productions, LLC knew that firearm safety procedures were not…
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Travelers arriving at the Sunport in Albuquerque will soon be greeted by an “immersive experience” that includes videos, messages, and projections featuring New Mexico United players throughout the facility. The displays are part of a new partnership between the Albuquerque International Sunport, the City of Albuquerque and New Mexico’s favorite soccer team that makes the…
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The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to allow hot air balloons to fly over the Albuquerque metro without a costly GPS device required on other aircraft. In September 2021, the FAA began enforcing a 2020 rule that requires all aircraft flying over Albuquerque to have onboard tracking technology installed in the on-board flight computer, something…
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Popejoy Hall has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to the pandemic, but this week, it welcomed actors and audiences back as the national tour of “Mean Girls” made a stop in Albuquerque. With a book written by Tina Fey, “Mean Girls” is adapted from the 2004 film, also written by Fey.…
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A recent amended state public health order added new vaccine requirements for many workers in New Mexico — requiring those in “higher-risk environments” to receive an additional vaccination against Covid-19. The amended health order, issued Dec. 2 by Acting Health Secretary David R. Scrase, requires a range of workers — such as state employees and…
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Now former Chief Meteorologist Mark Ronchetti has submitted his resignation to KRQE, the station announced Thursday. Ronchetti apparently quit abruptly, citing that he planned to run for governor next year. The abrupt resignation could be due in part to reports that Ronchetti’s campaign website went live while he was on the air Thursday evening. Progress…
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by Shaun Griswold, Source New Mexico Leaving the hazy Albuquerque skies, escaping the smoke of distant wildfires covering the Sandia Mountains, you cross west past Nine Mile Hill — maybe make a quick stop to place a wager at the casino — and then drive on until you reach the red rocky mesas. Here, 18-wheelers from…
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