Raul Flores / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Raul Flores / Journal Staff Writer, Author at Albuquerque Journal

Albuquerque's ‘Great Grant Giveaway’ smashes record again

Fundraising luncheon garners $500K for seven nonprofits

Friday, May 12th, 2023 at 5:48PM

Increased prices, fewer donations strain New Mexico food banks. Here's how you can help.

National supply shortages and inflation are taking a toll on local food banks, forcing them to redirect their budgets to keep afloat as they struggle to provide the same level of service as before – a challenge that's been building for several years.

Published: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at 12:02AM
Updated: Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 12:02AM

UNM backs off tuition hike, OKs increase in student fees and employee raises

University of New Mexico regents on Monday said no to a proposed 3% tuition increase and yes to a budget that would give university employees a raise. Regents expressed hope increased enrollment would help fund the budget.

Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 5:05PM
Updated: Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 6:35PM

NMSU chancellor and board of regents announce 'mutual separation'

New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has announced he is stepping down from his position effective today, more than two months before his contract ends.

Published: Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 11:24AM
Updated: Friday, April 7th, 2023 at 5:04PM

Man charged in apartment fire that displaced several residents

A man having an apparent mental health crisis allegedly started a fire in a Northeast Heights apartment complex, causing one woman to lose everything and four others to be displaced from their homes.

Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at 6:38PM

Cibola High School JROTC heading to Virginia for national competition

Cibola High School students will compete at the 2023 Marine Corps National JROTC Drill Championship next week.

Published: Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at 12:00PM
Updated: Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at 12:15PM

Crews contain 200-acre grass fire east of Moriarty

Crews with the Moriarty Fire Department and other agencies responded to a 400-acre grass fire east of Moriarty Wednesday morning.

Published: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 1:38PM
Updated: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 2:10PM

Police release clearer photo of truck allegedly involved in North Valley homicide

Crime Stoppers have released a clear photo of a pickup truck believed to be involved in the homicide of a motorcyclist earlier this month in Northwest Albuquerque.

Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 4:23PM

New Mexico’s high winds will be taking a break for the weekend, but are resuming work next week

People across the state should expect warm, but damaging wind gusts on Monday.

Friday, March 31st, 2023 at 3:25PM

FBI intervenes in alleged gang robbery of Albuquerque drug dealer

Federal authorities broke up an alleged robbery plot by Syndicato Nuevo Mexico gang members targeting an associate who reportedly sold drugs out of his Southeast Albuquerque apartment.

Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at 4:55PM

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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

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State agency extends contracts for Medicaid providers amid uncertainty ...

The move by the New Mexico ... The move by the New Mexico Human Services Department to extend the existing contracts through June 2024 - instead of the end of this ...

June 6, 2023 12:07AM

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FBI biker gang expert warns of more violence in ...

The biker gang expert's testimony came ... The biker gang expert's testimony came during a pretrial detention hearing for one of two alleged Bandidos arrested after the Red River shootings. After ...

June 6, 2023 12:03AM

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Body camera footage shows short foot chase before police ...

Albuquerque police on Monday released on-body ... Albuquerque police on Monday released on-body camera footage and additional information about a May 10 shooting.

June 5, 2023 11:50PM