Florian Knowles
ReporterFlorian Knowles is a recent graduate of the University of New Mexico, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications. Originally from Aurora, Colorado, Florian is now happy to call Albuquerque home. His previous journalistic experience includes being a student reporter for KUNM, an audience engagement intern at Chalkbeat and a research intern for the New Mexico Local News Map.
Florian is a fellow with the New Mexico Local News Fellowships and Internships Program, which places emerging journalists in newsrooms across New Mexico. Learn more at www.newmexicolocalnewsfellowships.org.
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Route 66 turns 100 this year. The road has carried travelers from all walks of life. That includes people in the LGBTQ+ community who are now making efforts to document their history on the Mother Road. -
In the span of a few days, the Roswell Daily Record faced both its demise and rescue by acquisition. This week's issue was supposed to be the last edition. But on Wednesday, New Mexico News Group announced it would purchase the southeastern New Mexico paper. -
Many initiatives are underway to celebrate the 100th birthday of Route 66, including an event at the International District Library in Albuquerque, located right on the Mother Road. Organized by Together for Brothers, a Zine-making event will be held on Tuesday to document the history of queer culture on Route 66. -
Sensory overload is a hazard for some people on the spectrum at this time of year. Here are some tips. -
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced on Friday she’s endorsing Stephanie Garcia Richard for the Lieutenant Governor slot on her ticket. This came after Maggie Toulouse Oliver, who won the primary race for lieutenant governor, withdrew because of health issues. Meanwhile the Democratic Party’s State Central Committee (SCC) will vote on a replacement candidate. -
The Coyote vs. ACME movie, which takes place in New Mexico, just dropped its official trailer. The movie’s distributor Ketchup Entertainment dubbed it “The trailer ACME doesn’t want you to see.” -
Albuquerque City Council has confirmed Cecily Barker as the city’s first female police chief. It also took a big step by approving the appointment of Raul Bujanda to the newly created role of Executive Director of Public Safety. -
So Texas wants to annex part of New Mexico? Well get in line, pardner. On Wednesday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued a press release for April Fools’ Day where he joked about Colorado annexing northern New Mexico to protect it from Texas. -
On Sunday, about 80 people gathered in Albuquerque’s Tiguex Park to celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility, which officially happens on March 31st. -
A delegation representing the Gila River is in Washington, D.C. this week to speak to lawmakers about creating new environmental protections for the waterway.
