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Planning begins for stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park, Mayor Keller says

284 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Despite being struck down by voters two years ago, Mayor Tim Keller is continuing to push for a stadium in Balloon Fiesta Park. According to Mayor Keller, the stadium is mostly privately funded this time around. He also said permitting and planning are starting.

UNM professor publishes homegrown nonfiction novel

281 Views   After writing primarily fiction novels and children’s books, Betsy James – University of New Mexico professor, author, and illustrator – released her nonfiction book, “Breathing Stone: Living Small in a Southwest Village” on May 30, 2023.

ABQ Biopark loses another animal

287 Views   The Albuquerque BioPark announced that their 26 year-old polar bear named Koluk passed via euthanasia on May 26. The zoo’s decision to put down the large animal was due to Koluk’s rapid health decline, the park stated.

Student-created film wins LGBTQ+ festival award

399 Views   Class prepares students for success in growing film industry A series created by students in a class in the Film and Digital Media Arts Department at The University of New Mexico recently won an award and may be on its way to the TV screen.

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