By Ludella Awad / NM News Port The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is expanding its monitoring of social media to track illegal drug transactions as part of an initiative to prevent violent crime. “We have social media being used as a means for dealing drugs,” said Interim Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina. In a press… Continue reading APD expands use of social media to track illegal drug activity
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Albuquerque rousts people from makeshift camps, risking virus spread
By Celia Raney / New Mexico In Depth / Going against federal guidance during the era of COVID-19, Albuquerque city personnel periodically roust homeless encampments. Waking inhabitants before sunrise, police deliver orders over a megaphone for men, women, sometimes families to move along in as quickly as 30 minutes. In the frenzy of gathering themselves… Continue reading Albuquerque rousts people from makeshift camps, risking virus spread
Interactive map: New Mexico COVID-19 cases
by Celia Raney, New Mexico In Depth CoronaInNMGraphic Infogram This article first appeared on New Mexico In Depth and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
NM News Port named “Best Independent Online Student Publication”
The Society of Professional Journalists awards national and regional honors to UNM innovation and collaboration lab (Indianapolis, Ind.) — The Society of Professional Journalists has announced its regional and national winners in its “Mark of Excellence Awards,” and the list includes New Mexico News Port, an independent news lab based at the UNM Communication and… Continue reading NM News Port named “Best Independent Online Student Publication”
Stay at home order a ‘perfect recipe for a nightmare’ of domestic violence
By Celia Raney / New Mexico In Depth With the latest order from the governor’s office asking all New Mexicans to stay home except for issues of health and safety – like grocery shopping or going to a doctor – victims of domestic violence may be stuck in their homes, too, with their abusers. “This… Continue reading Stay at home order a ‘perfect recipe for a nightmare’ of domestic violence
Lawmakers may be more accessible via social media
Celia Raney / New Mexico In Depth When the legislative session comes to an end today, lawmakers will disperse throughout the state. But communicating with them doesn’t end when legislative leaders gavel the session to a close. All legislators have contact information like a phone number or email address listed on the state’s legislative website,… Continue reading Lawmakers may be more accessible via social media
ABQ celebrates music and culture at SOMOS festival
By: Madison Spratto / NM News Port Music, art, culture, food and drink came together at SOMOS Albuquerque, an annual Burque festival. Civic Plaza in Downtown was filled with food trucks, vendors, performers and more Saturday afternoon, until late in the evening. All senses were necessary to experience what the festival had to offer. It… Continue reading ABQ celebrates music and culture at SOMOS festival
Social media creates digital drug market
By Celia Raney / NM News Port / In the same way social media allows some people to see photos from their aunt’s cruise or friend’s baby shower, it allows others to advertise, buy and sell drugs undetected. Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, even Tinder; these apps are downloaded onto smartphones everyday, and most people use… Continue reading Social media creates digital drug market
UNMPD and city’s homeless population butt heads
By Celia Raney / NM News Port / Andrew Gunn is a philosophy student at UNM. He is experiencing homelessness. On February 19, when the University was closed for a snow day, Gunn was found sleeping in a practice room in Popejoy Hall by two UNM Police Department officers. Most universities, including the University of… Continue reading UNMPD and city’s homeless population butt heads