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Bacon, Thomson retain state Supreme Court seats

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2020/11/bacon-thomson-retain-state-supreme-court-seats or https://newmexiconewsport.com/bacon-thomson-retain-state-supreme-court-seats/ High court retains 4-1 Democratic edge, all three Court of Appeals justices survive By Spencer Butler  Published 11/04/20 5:45pm Nov. 3, 2020 may become in retrospect one of the most consequential days in U.S. political history, as 131 million voters turned out to vote on not only the presidential election but the smaller statewideContinue reading “Bacon, Thomson retain state Supreme Court seats”

NM voters to pick two state Supreme Court justices

https://newmexiconewsport.com/nm-voters-to-pick-two-state-supreme-court-justices/ By Spencer Butler / NM News Port Among the election decisions facing New Mexicans this year is whether to keep or replace two New Mexico Supreme Court justices, which could change the pendulum of power within the state. Currently, the court is composed of four Democrats and one Republican. The two seats that areContinue reading “NM voters to pick two state Supreme Court justices”

With Balloon Fiesta grounded, local businesses struggle

https://newmexiconewsport.com/with-balloon-fiesta-grounded-local-businesses-struggle/ By Spencer Butler / NM News Port One of New Mexico’s highest-profile COVID cancelations year was that of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, an annual nine-day hot air balloon festival and the largest annual tourist draw for the city. In the wake of the cancellation, the Balloon Fall Fest, was created by the city of AlbuquerqueContinue reading “With Balloon Fiesta grounded, local businesses struggle”

Local gyms strive to rebound after COVID lockdown

https://newmexiconewsport.com/local-gyms-strive-to-rebound-after-covid-lockdown/ By Spencer Butler / NM News Port As New Mexico’s COVID-19 restrictions continue, issues persist for local gyms who are trying to balance public health guidelines while providing customers with a valuable workout space. As of August 28, The New Mexico Department Of Health has stated that Gyms are classified as “close contact businesses” meaning thatContinue reading “Local gyms strive to rebound after COVID lockdown”

Stansbury sworn into Congress after special election victory

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2021/06/stansbury-sworn-into-congress-after-special-election-victory By Spencer Butler  Published 06/14/21 11:49pm WASHINGTON D.C. — On June 14, Democrat Melanie Stansbury, former representative for the 28th District for the New Mexico House of Representatives, was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New Mexicans in the state’s 1st Congressional District.  In the ceremony, Stansbury was sworn in by Speaker of the HouseContinue reading “Stansbury sworn into Congress after special election victory”

Lobo Basketball begins to fill out its coaching roster

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2021/04/lobo-basketball-adds-to-its-coaching-roster By Spencer Butler  Published 04/07/21 6:49am On March 16, the University of New Mexico announced that it had hired Richard Pitino as the new head coach for the men’s basketball team. In the time since his introductory press conference, Pitino has begun to fill out his coaching staff for next season. While most assistant coaches’ contractsContinue reading “Lobo Basketball begins to fill out its coaching roster”

UNM plans fall return to campus

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2021/02/unm-plans-fall-return-to-campus Prospect of normalcy elicits emotional reactions from students By Spencer Butler  Published 02/28/21 4:18am A faculty-wide memo released by the University of New Mexico provost’s office on Feb. 26 said that while the University can’t predict the future status of the public health crisis in the U.S., fall semester classes will likely be held in person. “TheContinue reading “UNM plans fall return to campus”

Weir out after four underwhelming seasons

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2021/02/weir-out-after-four-underwhelming-seasons $490K contract buyout, UNM’s third in four years, to be paid by ‘private’ entities By Spencer Butler  Published 02/28/21 1:45am University of New Mexico men’s basketball head coach Paul Weir will step down at the conclusion of the 2020-21. Weir’s exit was announced on Friday, Feb. 26. Weir currently has a 58-60 record at UNM andContinue reading “Weir out after four underwhelming seasons”

NM’s ‘Student Athlete Endorsement Act’ passes first hurdle

https://www.dailylobo.com/article/2021/02/nms-student-athlete-endorsement-act-passes-first-hurdle Bill would defy NCAA restrictions, allow college athletes to profit By Spencer Butler  Published 02/16/21 4:48pm On Feb. 3, the Senate Education Committee passed SB 94 — known as the “Student Athlete Endorsement Act” — clearing a hurdle for the bill to become law and allow student-athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness (NIL). SimilarContinue reading “NM’s ‘Student Athlete Endorsement Act’ passes first hurdle”