By Nicole San Roman and Tom Szymanski, UNM Health It’s hard to tell at first glance that this is a life-changing day for two brothers. The 10- and 12-year-olds seem like typical boys in bed wearing matching t-shirts playing video games and building Legos. But the two brothers aren’t at home, they are at The University […]
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BCSO: Man kills three family members in Tijeras
By Kevin Hendricks, The Independent Authorities say a 24-year-old man is in custody and facing several charges, including three open counts of murder, after admitting to Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies that he killed his father, mother and sister on Oct. 13. BCSO Sheriff John Allen held a press conference in Albuquerque Monday to share […]
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BCSO: Man kills three family members in Tijeras
By Kevin Hendricks, The Independent Authorities say a 24-year-old man is in custody and facing several charges, including three open counts of murder, after admitting to Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies that he killed his father, mother and sister on Oct. 13. BCSO Sheriff John Allen held a press conference in Albuquerque Monday to share […]
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Bernalillo County voters to decide on extension of a critical investment for UNM Hospital
By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health Voters in Bernalillo County this general election will be asked if they are willing to continue a critical investment for The University of New Mexico Hospital. That investment is through a mill levy, which substantially helps operations and maintenance of the hospital, accounting for about 10% of the hospital’s budget. The […]
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Bernalillo County voters to decide on extension of a critical investment for UNM Hospital
By Chris Ramirez, UNM Health Voters in Bernalillo County this general election will be asked if they are willing to continue a critical investment for The University of New Mexico Hospital. That investment is through a mill levy, which substantially helps operations and maintenance of the hospital, accounting for about 10% of the hospital’s budget. The […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
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Up, Up in the Air
By The Paper. staff It’s that time of year again: Colorful balloons speckle the skies of Albuquerque and crowds flock to Balloon Fiesta Park. Photographer Roberto Rosales was on the ground for the opening day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and snagged these stunning shots. If you haven’t made it out there yet, […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
Torrance County Detention Facility Extends Contract with CoreCivic
By Michael Hodock, The Independent The Torrance County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to extend the contract between the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until Dec. 31. Although there was no discussion by county commissioners about the contract extension during the meeting at which it was approved, the […]
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Torrance County Detention Facility Extends Contract with CoreCivic
By Michael Hodock, The Independent The Torrance County Commission voted unanimously Sept. 25 to extend the contract between the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) until Dec. 31. Although there was no discussion by county commissioners about the contract extension during the meeting at which it was approved, the […]
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Extra innings: Local baseball legend saved by fast-acting UNM hospital team
By Brianna Mortensen and Tom Szymanski, UNM Health The University of New Mexico Hospital may be located in Albuquerque, but as the state’s only Level-I trauma center, UNM Hospital is the hospital for every New Mexican when it comes to providing the highest level of care in life-threatening situations. That was the case for 72-year-old […]