Federal judge to decide if state violated Legacy Church’s First Amendment rights
339 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal court judge is deciding whether the governor violated an Albuquerque mega church’s First Amendment rights.
State could be part of national pilot program in fight against virus
318 Views Governor says she wants New Mexico to lead national effort SANTA FE, N.M. — On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said because of the way the state has handled the pandemic so far, with social distancing, testing and determining how and where the virus is spreading, New Mexico could actually be part of […]
NM Republicans ask governor to give hospitals more flexibility to provide additional services
317 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Republican leaders in New Mexico sent a letter to the governor– asking her to allow hospitals to provide more services. They believe that would prevent hospital systems from furloughing health care employees and improve patient care.
Las Cruces Highlighted for Targeting Ambitious Solar Goals
383 Views This month’s American City & County magazine featured Las Cruces and two other cities in writer Peter Dye’s article Smart Cities are Solar Cities. Dye shares how cities have implemented solar power systems at a record pace in recent years. Las Cruces’ success is attributed to setting ambitious renewable energy goals thanks to the City’s leadership.
New Mexico prepares for coronavirus surge
303 Views New Mexico state’s Medical Advisory Team has released a plan to go along with the New Mexico Crisis Standards, all in preparation for what they said is an upcoming surge of the coronavirus. SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico state’s Medical Advisory Team has released a plan to go along with the New […]
Gov. Lujan Grisham, health officials say social distancing is working
257 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Wednesday that social distancing is working and that the state is getting the equipment it needs. She also said she’s working with the White House and New Mexico could soon be the role model for other states.
Gov. wants people to vote via absentee ballot to prevent spread of COVID-19 during primary election
302 Views SANTA FE, N.M.- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham encouraged people to vote by absentee ballot in the New Mexico primary election, which will be held June 2. The governor said the secretary of state will mail out absentee ballot application forms to voters. Each voter will have to respond to the application to actually receive […]
New Mexico hospitals cross-train staff, brace for increase of COVID-19 patients
474 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico hospitals are bracing for a surge of COVID-19 patients and that means beefing up ICU staff. “It’s been nine years since I’ve worked in the intensive care unit,” says Sunni Gee.
El Paso Extends “Stay At Home” Order Until May 17
332 Views The City of El Paso Public Health Department is reporting 8 new COVID-19 cases bringing the county’s total number to 300, the number of deaths remains at two.
New Mexico church files suit over coronavirus restrictions
297 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A church has filed a lawsuit against the state of New Mexico after houses of worship were removed from an exemption of a public health order limiting gatherings to no more than five people to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
