By Tristen Critchfield, The Paper. — While the New Mexico United is cautiously optimistic regarding future plans for its own stadium, the franchise is still very much in a holding pattern. In March, a group of state leaders including Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller voted 6-1 to build a sports stadium […]
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New Mexico jury finds Meta guilty of putting profits over child safety, ordering $375 million fine
After hearing more than seven weeks of evidence, a Santa Fe jury took less than two days to decide that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, prioritized profits over the safety of children who were targeted and exploited on its platforms. The jury set a fine of $375 million, a maximum available of […]
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Gov, Board give final OK to $114M State Fair redevelopment with a stadium option
Burqueños and the International District moved a step closer to a major Fairgrounds transformation Monday after the state board approved the first phase of a $200 million redevelopment plan that includes a new multipurpose stadium and hundreds of housing units. The New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board, chaired by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, approved the […]