The American Hospital Association reports that violence in the health care system has significantly increased over the past decade, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the University of New Mexico implemented a workplace violence program three years ago.

In the fifth installment of our series taking a look at each Albuquerque mayoral candidate, we have an interview from our public media compatriot, New Mexico PBS. Host of New Mexico in Focus, Nash Jones, spoke with Louie Sanchez, an Albuquerque City Councillor representing District 1 on Albuquerque’s Westside, who is running for the top office.

The Dia del Los Muertos holiday takes place at the beginning of November. The celebration of the dead is recognized widely across New Mexico, and many events start this week.

While federal agencies are in turmoil due to layoffs, the shutdown has also affected research projects in the private sector that rely on federal grants or grant-funded resources.

Monday marked the beginning of International Open Access Week, but the Open Educational Resources Consortium at the University of New Mexico started celebrating Oct. 1 with webinars and workshops. This week it will host a free book fair.

In the fourth installment of a series looking at Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, KUNM’s Daniel Montano spoke with former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, Alex Uballez, who said his choice to run for mayor came from a desire to continue serving the public after leaving his position as the top federal prosecutor in the state.

Despite criticisms by Republican leaders that the second No Kings protest was about hating America, many participants came to express their patriotism and support of the country.

On Saturday, thousands of New Mexicans gathered in Downtown Albuquerque to participate in the second No Kings protest, following the first that took place back in June.

Let’s Talk New Mexico, 10/30/25 There are about twenty data centers in our state, including a big one owned by Meta in Los Lunas. They’re also in Albuquerque, Taos, Clovis and Sunland Park, and the rush is on to build more. However, people who live nearby worry about water and energy usage, and whether these developments really benefit their communities.

In our third installment of our series looking at all of Albuquerque’s mayoral candidates, KUNM’s Daniel Montano sits down with Eddie Varela, a retired fire chief with some unconventional ideas who says his background prepared him for a career in city government.