Matthew Narvaiz / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Mortgage Finance Authority awards $53M in tax credits to five housing projects

MFA announced last week it has awarded more than $53 million in tax credits to five projects across the state, a move it says will address some of those shortages in the near term.

Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 7:00AM
Updated: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 7:15AM

It's here: Tesla opens second New Mexico location

The Tesla facility, which sits just northwest of the Santa Ana Star Casino, is the second in New Mexico. In 2021, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk opened its first store in the state at a former casino just north of Santa Fe in the Nambé Pueblo.

Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 2:04PM
Updated: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 2:06PM

A program that gives cash to working families transitioning out of TANF is being reinstated in New Mexico

The program, called the Cash Assistance Transition Bonus Program, or TBP, contributes $200 a month - for up to 18 months - to families whose incomes are too high to remain in the TANF program.

Published: Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at 2:53PM
Updated: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 10:46AM

Couple behind Mountaintop Extracts shifted the cannabis space in New Mexico. They aren't done yet.

The goal, Eric Merryman said, was to create safety standards for cannabis extraction — and to offer up the highest-quality products possible for patients.

Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at 7:00AM
Updated: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at 7:15AM

New Mexico’s World College helped shape Wall Street Journal Editor Emma Tucker

In a wide-ranging interview, Tucker spoke about her time at the school in the ‘80s, how her career in journalism started and about her newspaper's imprisoned reporter, Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia in March on espionage charges.

Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 9:56PM

Traveling out of the Sunport this weekend? Here's how to prepare

Sunport officials anticipate about 108,000 total passengers to make their way through the airport through Tuesday — a projected 15% increase from last May.

Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 5:10PM
Updated: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 5:19PM

Getting in shape: Presbyterian Health Plan partners with New Mexico-based company to offer TruFit app

Members of Presbyterian Health Plan who have intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities now have access to an app that allows them to receive customized fitness regimens, a move leadership at Presbyterian says allows them to address health care inequities in the state.

Published: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 11:53AM
Updated: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 11:57AM

June 5, 2023 10:15AM

Zoning change could bring more casitas to Albuquerque

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Casitas, smaller houses outside of single-family ... Casitas, smaller houses outside of single-family homes, and duplexes are common in Luevano's neighborhood. But much of the city — upwards of 68% — ...

June 5, 2023 9:15AM

Fragile responsibility: Profoundly ill children could get more in-home ...

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After several hearings, a federal judge ... After several hearings, a federal judge recently directed the state Human Services Department to provide expanded in-home nursing services to two medically fragile children.The ...

June 5, 2023 7:15AM

Meateor Burgers to close at end of June

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Business was going well for the ... Business was going well for the burger joint in the 505 Central Food Hall. But the business partners found out several weeks ago that ...

June 5, 2023 3:20AM

Hey MVD, where’s my license plate sticker?

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I realized I had not received ... I realized I had not received the license-plate sticker over the Memorial Day weekend, and I remembered the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division had ...

June 5, 2023 3:13AM

Police searching for suspect in woman's slaying

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Albuquerque police are searching for a ... Albuquerque police are searching for a man who they said killed his ex-girlfriend this weekend. Police said they responded to the home of Julias ...

June 5, 2023 12:46AM

APD: Three killed at house party

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Three young adults were killed and ... Three young adults were killed and a girl was injured at a shooting during a party in northeast Albuquerque early Sunday morning. It took ...

June 5, 2023 12:35AM

Pet care: Scratching the surface of an itchy situation

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We learn a lot about pets ... We learn a lot about pets by watching them move. ... I observe by trying to be inconspicuous, like a fly on the wall ...

June 4, 2023 7:15PM

New Mexico Finance Authority launches program to rehabilitate homes

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New Mexico Finance Authority launches ... New Mexico Finance Authority launches program to rehabilitate homes.

June 4, 2023 4:23PM

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