Teachers struggle to get lessons to some students
269 Views About 8,000 kids in New Mexico don’t have internet. So, how do you get them an education now that all state schools are going to be closed for at least five months? It’s an issue that has educators on the front lines worried and trying to find creative ways to get at-risk children […]
Government officials warn abuse of open spaces could force closures
254 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Closures of restaurants, theaters and large gatherings are encouraging more people to turn to outdoor recreation.
New Mexico food bank gets helping hand from ‘Stranger Things’ actress
251 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Northern New Mexico food bank says they’re needing donations now more than ever. To their luck, workers got a celebrity donation to help ramp up supplies. The Food Depot, serving Northern New Mexico, says its shelves were needing some help. With people at a loss of jobs and […]
New Mexico official in video blames ‘Asians’ for virus
641 Views DEMING, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus pandemic on “Asians.”
Navajo Nation readies extra medical stations, urges New Mexico to prepare for Navajo medical needs
279 Views A federal medical station with 58 beds for COVID-19 patients is being established on the Navajo reservation at the community center in Chinle, Ariz. The beds and supplies were delivered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but it’s not enough said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.