Lawsuit filed against NMSU by former basketball players is settled
309 Views The civil lawsuit filed against NMSU by two former university basketball players has been settled. The lawsuit filed in April alleged that NMSU failed to intervene when Shakiru Odunewu and William Benjamin Jr. were sexually assaulted by older players.
LFC discusses Texas-New Mexico compact and the future of the lower Rio Grande
338 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of powerful state lawmakers met to talk about the future of the lower Rio Grande as New Mexico’s decade long lawsuit with Texas might come to an end. Right now, the river’s running twice as deep as usual here.
New Mexico negotiates settlement over permit renewal for US nuclear waste repository
296 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico says it has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Energy over the renewal of a permit for the federal government’s only underground repository for nuclear waste. Officials with the New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that an agreement was reached last week after four days […]
New Mexico Legislature Sets Interim Committee Meetings’ Agendas
254 Views The New Mexico Legislative Council Committee on Monday approved the work plans and budgets for 18 interim committees for the rest of the year. Many of the committees have aggressive agendas to work on possible legislation to be introduced during next year’s 30-day session.
Are CYFD decision making tools being used correctly?
291 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When CYFD pursues a report of child abuse, a caseworker interviews the child and conducts a home visit. During the process, they use a structured decision-making model, also known as a decision tool, to help determine if the child is at risk.
Joe Franklin’s final run with the Lobos
250 Views Legacy of success After 15 seasons with UNM’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs, Head Coach Joe Franklin has left on June 16. Franklin was named the Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Franklin came to UNM in 2007 and has had lots of […]
New exhibit at the University Art Museum at NMSU explores nuclear weapons development in the United States
339 Views “Love One Another”, a Mormon hymn that plays over a compilation of actual filmed test site nuclear explosions, is an affecting juxtaposition during “Test of Faith”, the centerpiece of “Specter New Mexico” at the New Mexico State University Art Museum in Devasthali Hall. Its artist is Cara Despain, who explained to me what […]
Americans are hiding their credit card debt
236 Views One-third of Americans with credit card debt say no one else knows how much they owe, according to a new report. The nation’s credit card balance hovers around $1 trillion, and interest rates routinely top 20 percent. A typical American household now carries around $10,000 in card debt, by one recent WalletHub estimate. A rising share of […]
Safety concerns following Century Rio movie theater shooting
292 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A weekend at the movies turned deadly after a shooting broke out in the Century Rio movie theater in Northeast Albuquerque. KOAT legal expert John Day tells us that changes need to be made in order to get customers back and feeling safe.
New Mexico Activities Association approves ‘2-strike’ policy
309 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Activities Association just approved a”two-strikes” policy. The new rule will soon impact all New Mexico high school athletic programs. Under this new rule, both players and fans could face consequences for bad behavior.
