UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States for social responsibility and equity. The Lown Institute Hospitals Index, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked SRMC among the best for patient outcomes, value of care, community benefit, and pay equity.
Recently, the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) responded to a distress call in northwest Albuquerque from a woman in her 40s urgently seeking shelter for the evening. Upon arrival, ACS Behavioral Health Responders learned that the woman identified herself as a victim of sex trafficking.
There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Apache County in May compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.
There were three companies in a city associated with Bernalillo County that received three FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
ALBUQUERQUE – Key crimes decreased in two Northeast Heights neighborhoods following the recent arrest of an 11-year-old accused of a crime spree in the area. Another teen was also arrested.
Nusenda Credit Union has been named by its employees as the Albuquerque Journal No. 1 Top Workplace in the large company category. Nusenda has been consistently ranked since the award’s inception 12 years ago, and this is the third time it holds the top spot.
Attending Isotopes games is a staple of Albuquerque summers for families, and now ABQ RIDE is making the experience even easier. Route 16, nicknamed the “BUG,” traverses Broadway, University, Gibson, and continues onward to the Nob Hill area. Service on this route will be doubled on June 26, July 10, and September 12 to accommodate frequent and accessible service to arrive at weekday ball games at Isotopes Park. As you plan your summer activities, here are the reasons to keep ABQ RIDE in mind:
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has introduced a new Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy, which utilizes modified white blood cells to combat various cancers such as lymphomas, myelomas, and leukemias that have been resistant to conventional treatments. Dr. Shashank Cingam, who recently joined the center’s Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Team, has played a pivotal role in launching this program.
The ABQ BioPark has announced the birth of a critically endangered western lowland gorilla. The baby was born to first-time mother Nia Lewa at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Both mother and baby are reported to be in good health, supported by the entire gorilla troop.
An Espanola man has been sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for his involvement in the 2018 kidnapping, assault, and murder of a woman. The incident was reportedly an act of retaliation for alleged theft.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Bernalillo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Dennis-Ray Armijo has been appointed as the new director of the Student Union Building (SUB) at The University of New Mexico, following a competitive nationwide search. He will assume his new role on July 1, succeeding Cheryl Wallace, who is retiring.
A University of New Mexico student’s artwork will be featured this summer at a historic centennial celebration. Jessica Knox, a senior at UNM pursuing a bachelor’s in history and political science, will have her work showcased before and during the 100th Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe this August.
Today, the community gathered at Civic Plaza to honor the refugee community. The 2024 World Refugee Day event commenced with a naturalization ceremony that welcomed 79 new citizens. Following the ceremony, guest speakers, including Deputy CAO Matthew Whelan, expressed their commitment to supporting refugees.
In November 2022, District 7 City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn sponsored Council resolution R-22-73 to prevent live animals from being used in scientific research. A year and a half later, the University of New Mexico (UNM) has released a study utilizing animal tissues provided by the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department.
The Albuquerque City Council has passed Council Bill No. O-24-22, now Enactment No. O-2024-016, which amends the ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 8, Part 4, known as the “Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Ordinance.” The bill was sponsored by Joaquín Baca and Renée Grout upon request.
Imagine a 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurs without warning in the Rio Grande Rift on the Sandia-Rincon fault. Violent shaking and heavy damage are recorded along the 30-mile stretch from Algodones to Kirtland Air Force Base. As a result, 60 percent of Albuquerque is without power, several major roads have collapsed, and hundreds, if not thousands, of people are injured.