Hannah García

Albuquerque Journal • 20th June 2025

Dispensaries say cannabis tax hike could blow customers — and profits — away

The cannabis excise tax included in the 2021 Cannabis Regulation Act, which legalized recreational marijuana use, is set to increase incrementally starting in July.

Albuquerque Journal • 12th June 2025

Meta, XGS Energy announce plans to build geothermal site in New Mexico

The announcement is the next step in New Mexico’s development of renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydrogen.

Albuquerque Journal • 7th June 2025

As Trump administration tries to pause Job Corps, New Mexico students are left in limbo

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a “phased pause” in operations at all 99 contractor-operated Job Corps centers nationwide, including two in New Mexico.

The Shorthorn • 19th April 2025

Arlington residents join nationwide efforts with second 'Hands Off!' protest

Arlington residents packed East Abram Street on Saturday for the second Hands Off! protest this month.

The Shorthorn • 15th April 2025

Trailers to Twiggy'z: Food truck owner dishes up UTA

Frank Leija, Twiggy’z Mangonadas y Mas owner, overcame obstacles before setting up shop at The Park almost every Wednesday.

The Shorthorn • 25th March 2025

National Medal of Honor Museum officially opens to public, hosts ceremony

The first Medal of Honor was awarded March 25, 1863. In 1990, Congress established this date as National Medal of Honor Day. Over 160 years later, the National Medal of Honor Museum officially opened to the public on the same day.

The Shorthorn • 25th March 2025

Griffin Institute aims to instill Medal of Honor values in America's youth

The institute completed its Moments That Matter pilot program in the Arlington Independent School District, with all 10 AISD middle schools enrolled by the 2025-26 school year.

The Shorthorn • 28th January 2025

Arlington City Council approves new natural gas drilling permit by day care center

The council unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit on Tuesday for Total E&P Barnett USA, LLC to create a new gas well site and drill zone.

The Shorthorn • 30th November 2024

Let's have a kiki: Unikiki serves vogue ballroom scene at UTA

Founded this year, the University Ballroom Scene Alliance, or Unikiki, creates a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and those who need a home away from home.

The Shorthorn • 27th August 2024

Lit up by limelight: Local artists shine at Golden Mic Night

Golden Mic Nights showcase local artists with Inclusion Coffee's weekly event.

The Shorthorn • 21st August 2024

Modern Languages introduces ASL and Deaf Studies minor

The minor focuses on beginner, intermediate and advanced American Sign Language skills, and will explore Deaf culture and ASL theory and linguistics.