The film and television industry has never been a bigger part of New Mexico’s economy, and if both the industry and the government get their way, it will get even bigger.
But it comes with growing pains.
An in-depth report from By Noah Solomon, Jeanette DeDios, Spencer Butler, Tyler Braunhardt
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Retail companies are in search of workers this holiday season and many are offering signing bonuses, increased wages, merchandise discounts and other incentives to attract seasonal employees. “We can no longer keep up with all the orders placed online for beauty products let… Continue reading Companies looking to hire retail workers for the holidays
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Moving away from home and family is one of the most challenging parts of college but the pandemic has put extra pressure on new students. It helps to have close friends, whether they’re people you’ve just met or old friends at the same… Continue reading Friendships help students survive an unusual first year of college
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port One cold Montana winter, a young woman in her early 20s was stranded on the side of Highway 93 with a broken timing chain on her ’63 Chevy Nova. Julie Clark had nothing but her intellect and her pantyhose to help her get… Continue reading Lady Driven
By Rayes Gallegos / NM News Port Just before Christmas last year my father spent two nights in his room with what he thought was a headache. I, a paranoid COVID-19 germophobe, intent on not getting the virus, wiped every square inch of the house with Clorox wipes. Then, on… Continue reading Holy Posole!
By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port It’s that time of year when snow dusts the Sandias, the wind carries the smell of piñon, lights twinkle and you’re ready to make memories with friends and family. Here are three things to do to keep people entertained (and more importantly to keep… Continue reading A newcomer’s guide to an Albuquerque holiday
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port Maybe it’s a smell or a song that takes you back to the first time you had one. Maybe it takes you back home, seeing your mother or grandmother making them as you stand there watching and waiting for the first batch to… Continue reading Take Your Tamales to the Next Level
By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller enters his second term with strong support for expanding his new Community Safety Department, which began responding to non-emergency calls in September. In the wake of George Floyd and the nationwide 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Keller pushed… Continue reading Majority of ABQ voters favor alternatives to police
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port Residential assistants in dorms at the University of New Mexico say they are unhappy with what feels like too much work for not enough pay. RAs are upset about changes to their meal plan, which is one of the perks that come with… Continue reading UNM residential assistants push for change
By Brigid Driscoll / NM News Port Caroline Jamharian has been stressing about Thanksgiving since her grandmother canceled the traditional family get-together last year because of the pandemic. Jamharian, 20, said her large extended family includes many members who travel from afar so she’s been praying it wouldn’t get canceled… Continue reading COVID-19 calls for another year of virtual Thanksgiving?
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port “Don’t you need help? All you got is this girl,” all the men at the track used to say to Peggy Brown’s father as they worked to attach two horses to their neck yokes and connect the rigging to the two-wheeled metal cart.… Continue reading For Women in Horse Racing, Winning is Everything
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children 5-11, the question on New Mexican’s minds is whether they will allow their kids to get the shots. Shortly after the Pfizer vaccine achieved full approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers… Continue reading COVID vaccine for kids: Will NM parents go for it?
Native American college students are attempting to get back on track academically, financially and mentally. UNM’s Student Health and Counseling Center has reached out to Native students, some of whom may not be accustomed to seeking help for mental health.
Parents threatening behavior and physical abuse towards teachers have Rio Rancho School District concerned they are setting a bad example for their children.
A large turnout of Albuquerque voters chose to send their mayor back to city hall for another four years, but they also used Tuesday’s election to soundly reject the stadium funding package the mayor had endorsed.
An election round-up from Spencer Butler, Tyler Braunhardt, Jeanette DeDios, Noah Solomon / NM News Port
On Nov. 2 Albuquerque voters will vote on 14 bonds proposed by the city of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Public Schools.
By Jeanette DeDios / NM News Port
In the city of Albuquerque, next Tuesday’s elections will test a number of things, but arguably the biggest race is the contest for the mayoral office.
Story by Spencer Butler for NM News Port
By Justine Collister / NM News Port It took Jay Garcia a while to figure out a schedule that would allow him to go to his job as a part-time cook, attend classes for his business major, and take care of his 5-year-old daughter. That meant for several weeks he… Continue reading Student parents in college juggle work and studies
Albuquerque voters will decide on Nov. 2 whether the city will borrow up to $50 million for the construction of a stadium to be leased to the New Mexico United professional soccer team.
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port
COVID-19 has changed the economic landscape in New Mexico, leading new college grads to reshape how they approach the job market.
By Tyler Braunhardt, Spencer Butler, Jeanette DeDios, Noah Solomon / NM News Port
Managers say offering incentives to recruit workers is not a reliable option. Instead, restaurant managers offer a flexible schedule and a friendly work environment.
New Mexico ranked among the highest on the list with a high rate of imprisonment along with other Western U.S. states. Story by Austin Fisher / Source NM
The film and television industry has never been a bigger part of New Mexico’s economy, and if both the industry and the government get their way, it will get even bigger.
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Retail companies are in search of workers this holiday season and many are offering signing bonuses, increased wages, merchandise discounts and other incentives to attract seasonal employees. “We can no longer keep up with all the orders placed online for beauty products let… Continue reading Companies looking to hire retail workers for the holidays
By Justine Collister / NM News Port Moving away from home and family is one of the most challenging parts of college but the pandemic has put extra pressure on new students. It helps to have close friends, whether they’re people you’ve just met or old friends at the same… Continue reading Friendships help students survive an unusual first year of college
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port One cold Montana winter, a young woman in her early 20s was stranded on the side of Highway 93 with a broken timing chain on her ’63 Chevy Nova. Julie Clark had nothing but her intellect and her pantyhose to help her get… Continue reading Lady Driven
By Rayes Gallegos / NM News Port Just before Christmas last year my father spent two nights in his room with what he thought was a headache. I, a paranoid COVID-19 germophobe, intent on not getting the virus, wiped every square inch of the house with Clorox wipes. Then, on… Continue reading Holy Posole!
By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port It’s that time of year when snow dusts the Sandias, the wind carries the smell of piñon, lights twinkle and you’re ready to make memories with friends and family. Here are three things to do to keep people entertained (and more importantly to keep… Continue reading A newcomer’s guide to an Albuquerque holiday
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port Maybe it’s a smell or a song that takes you back to the first time you had one. Maybe it takes you back home, seeing your mother or grandmother making them as you stand there watching and waiting for the first batch to… Continue reading Take Your Tamales to the Next Level
Taylor Swifts re-recorded album “RED” has brought up conversation on major age differences in relationships.
By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller enters his second term with strong support for expanding his new Community Safety Department, which began responding to non-emergency calls in September. In the wake of George Floyd and the nationwide 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, Keller pushed… Continue reading Majority of ABQ voters favor alternatives to police
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port Residential assistants in dorms at the University of New Mexico say they are unhappy with what feels like too much work for not enough pay. RAs are upset about changes to their meal plan, which is one of the perks that come with… Continue reading UNM residential assistants push for change
UNM’s shuttle bus service, plagued by a driver shortage, continues to frustrate students with delays, combined routes and less-frequent service.
By Brigid Driscoll / NM News Port Caroline Jamharian has been stressing about Thanksgiving since her grandmother canceled the traditional family get-together last year because of the pandemic. Jamharian, 20, said her large extended family includes many members who travel from afar so she’s been praying it wouldn’t get canceled… Continue reading COVID-19 calls for another year of virtual Thanksgiving?
By Juan Baeza / NM News Port “Don’t you need help? All you got is this girl,” all the men at the track used to say to Peggy Brown’s father as they worked to attach two horses to their neck yokes and connect the rigging to the two-wheeled metal cart.… Continue reading For Women in Horse Racing, Winning is Everything
By Michaela Helean / NM News Port Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children 5-11, the question on New Mexican’s minds is whether they will allow their kids to get the shots. Shortly after the Pfizer vaccine achieved full approval by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers… Continue reading COVID vaccine for kids: Will NM parents go for it?
Native American college students are attempting to get back on track academically, financially and mentally. UNM’s Student Health and Counseling Center has reached out to Native students, some of whom may not be accustomed to seeking help for mental health.
The pandemic temporarily closed the U.S. Mexico boarder creating long-term separation between families.
Parents threatening behavior and physical abuse towards teachers have Rio Rancho School District concerned they are setting a bad example for their children.
The National Coin Shortage is due to the dwindling usage of cash in general
A large turnout of Albuquerque voters chose to send their mayor back to city hall for another four years, but they also used Tuesday’s election to soundly reject the stadium funding package the mayor had endorsed.
UNM’s former family housing complex will be demolished and turned into CNM’s new home for instruction in high tech manufacturing.
Polls indicate the stadium bond question, set to appear on the Albuquerque ballot Nov. 2., is in danger of failing.
On Nov. 2 Albuquerque voters will vote on 14 bonds proposed by the city of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Public Schools.
In the city of Albuquerque, next Tuesday’s elections will test a number of things, but arguably the biggest race is the contest for the mayoral office. Story by Spencer Butler for NM News Port
Health care providers can apply for a crisis waiver, and DOH will make decisions in the coming days. Story by Shaun Griswold / Source NM
By Justine Collister / NM News Port It took Jay Garcia a while to figure out a schedule that would allow him to go to his job as a part-time cook, attend classes for his business major, and take care of his 5-year-old daughter. That meant for several weeks he… Continue reading Student parents in college juggle work and studies
Music venues require proof of vaccination in order to take off their masks. By Talullah Begaye / NM News Port
Albuquerque voters will decide on Nov. 2 whether the city will borrow up to $50 million for the construction of a stadium to be leased to the New Mexico United professional soccer team. By Juan Baeza / NM News Port
COVID-19 has changed the economic landscape in New Mexico, leading new college grads to reshape how they approach the job market. By Tyler Braunhardt, Spencer Butler, Jeanette DeDios, Noah Solomon / NM News Port
Managers say offering incentives to recruit workers is not a reliable option. Instead, restaurant managers offer a flexible schedule and a friendly work environment.
New Mexico ranked among the highest on the list with a high rate of imprisonment along with other Western U.S. states. Story by Austin Fisher / Source NM