Interior shortlist puts focus on New Mexico lawmakers
259 Views The shortlist of potential nominees to lead the Interior Department is heavily focused on the New Mexico congressional delegation, setting up a potential battle between a senator whose father once led the agency and a House lawmaker who would be the first ever Native American in the Cabinet post.
Coronavirus, the flu and you
306 Views Slowing the spread is the same for both The southern hemisphere, which has already had its winter, saw a drop in the number of influenza cases. KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo said whether or not hand-washing, social distancing and mask-wearing were the driving force behind the decrease, he said those COVID-safe practices certainly […]
New Mexico universities use wastewater samples to detect COVID-19 early
296 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Could what goes down the drain be the key to early detection of COVID-19? Some wastewater researchers think so. More states are starting to test wastewater and sewage for the virus—a method that dates back to polio research. Now, student researchers at NMSU are trying it out on campus.
Albuquerque shelter officials concerned about rise of COVID-19 cases
411 Views The number of COVID-19 cases in Albuquerque’s largest homeless shelter has risen to more than 114, which comes as the shelter was re-opening in advance of winter weather.
Election revives recreational pot initiatives in New Mexico
340 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – State legislators are rekindling efforts to open New Mexico to recreational marijuana production and sales, with an emphasis on economic opportunity amidst the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic.
Meat Manufacturer Sues New Mexico After Plant Ordered To Close Due To COVID-19 Cases
249 Views A meat manufacturer is suing New Mexico, saying the state violated an executive order from President Trump by ordering a plant to temporarily close.
