Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Esteban Candelaria / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Woman, 23, faces charges following alleged hit-and-run that left cyclist dead

Albuquerque police are charging a woman who allegedly crashed into a cyclist and killed him with vehicular homicide.

Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 12:23PM

Appeals court revives lawsuit over Albuquerque teacher who allegedly called student a ‘bloody Indian.’

After a two-year appeal, the lawsuit is back on track in district court.

Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 6:08PM

When will educational assistants and other school employees see their raises?

EAs deserve more than a minimum salary of $12,000 per year, many seemed to think during this legislative session. But when will they start seeing those raises?

Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 4:15PM

APS hosting job fair in effort to fill hundreds of vacancies

APS's biggest needs are in special education teachers, educational assistants and bus drivers.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 3:21PM

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham creates new office for special education

For Kristina Martinez, getting the special education services her son needs has been a ...

Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 10:30PM
Updated: Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 12:05AM

Sidestepping the Legislature, governor creates new special education office

The executive order will create a new special education office aimed at jump starting special education in New Mexico.

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 7:33PM

Man who threatened to ‘shoot up’ Rio Grande High School was convicted Thursday

Frankie Esquibel, 21, was found guilty of carrying a deadly weapon on campus last year, two counts of assaulting a school employee and one count of assaulting a peace officer.

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 3:56PM

The APS board approved an almost $2.2 billion budget Wednesday evening, almost a 12% increase.

Funding from the state has grown even though the district's enrollment continues to decline, district officials say.

Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 6:36AM
Updated: Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 10:09AM

The APS school board is taking up next year's budget on Wednesday. Here's what the proposal looks like.

The APS school board on Wednesday is expected to vote on its budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins in July.

Published: Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at 8:06AM
Updated: Monday, May 22nd, 2023 at 8:15AM

Teachers, students and others march against guns in schools

The crowd patrolled the school grounds, shaking cow bells, holding signs reading such things as "graduations not funerals," and chanting "Two, four, six, eight — stop the violence, stop the hate!"

Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at 5:01PM

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Investigation Discovery's 'Late Night Lockup' to premiere, features Albuquerque ...

Police officers encounter human behavior all ... Police officers encounter human behavior all the time. Yet, it's during the late night hours where things can get strange. Investigation Discovery's six-part series, ...

June 6, 2023 5:13PM

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Nusenda to acquire Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank

Once complete, the addition of Western ... Once complete, the addition of Western Heritage's branches - it has one in Las Cruces, one in Deming and four in El Paso - ...

June 6, 2023 3:54PM

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The meaning of justice to victims vs. law's goal

On the day he was murdered, ... On the day he was murdered, Bangladeshi geology professor Taher Ahmed interrupted his visit with his adult children in Dhaka, the nation's capital and ...

June 6, 2023 2:15PM

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‘Weak mayor’ proposal sets up possible 10-member City Council

Councilors deferred until June 21 a ... Councilors deferred until June 21 a proposal that would reshape Albuquerque's government

June 6, 2023 12:15PM

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Camp in session: UNM basketball players get experience coaching ...

Monday, at the Pit, 75 3rd ... Monday, at the Pit, 75 3rd through 7th graders were wide eyed and excited to be learning from their favorite Lobo basketball stars.

June 6, 2023 4:17AM

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Can rivalry games be saved? UNM, NMSU swap facility ...

Amid a rare offseason flare-up of ... Amid a rare offseason flare-up of rivalry drama, UNM and NMSU on Monday made progress toward getting their hoops rivalry going again.

June 6, 2023 4:11AM

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Pipeline from this surprising school produces more transfers to ...

This week, two new transfer announcements ... This week, two new transfer announcements in as many days amounted to (unofficially) two new Lobos in former Alabama State running back Jacory Merritt ...

June 6, 2023 2:59AM

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Thousands of households will have to pay more for ...

The Bernalillo County Solid Waste Program ... The Bernalillo County Solid Waste Program is implementing a 6% rate increase for trash and recycling for residents in the unincorporated areas of the ...

June 6, 2023 12:26AM

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New Mexico United bumps up assistant to take over ...

Masaki "Mac" Hemmi, New Mexico United's ... Masaki "Mac" Hemmi, New Mexico United's first assistant coach, ran Monday's training session and will coach the team for Saturday's match at Tampa Bay ...

June 6, 2023 12:20AM