UNM to pause COVID-19 vaccinations at The Pit due to vaccine shortage
582 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Pit was turned into a mass vaccination site just over a week ago, but the University of New Mexico will be pausing COVID-19 vaccinations next week due to a reported shortage in vaccine doses.
Fire marshals to assess whether schools are COVID-19-safe for hybrid learning
893 Views “This is a public health order inspection, not a fire inspection or fire code inspection,” Albuquerque Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Gene Gallegos said. There’s a list of requirements each school needs to check off to make sure it’s safe for kids and teachers to return. The fire marshal will play a part in getting […]
NMSP provide updates on officer-involved shooting in Carlsbad
683 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police gave an update on an officer-involved shooting near Carlsbad Wednesday. Authorities were searching for 29-year-old EJ Kincaid who was wanted for a parole violation and absconding. An officer attempted to pull him over near Mermod and Walnut when Kincaid took off.
New Mexico State Police Unit Arrests Missouri Fugitives
893 Views Carrizozo, NM – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, agents with the New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit received information from the United States Marshals Service that two wanted violent fugitives were driving through New Mexico. The fugitives were identified as Tracy Brown, 57, and Diana Thomas, 47, both of Bismarck, Missouri.
New legislation would drive government contracting dollars to New Mexico businesses
686 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A top priority during the legislative session is finding ways to boost the state’s economy. Lawmakers are introducing a bill they said would accomplish that by driving more government contracting dollars to local businesses.
Gov. Lujan Grisham discusses education, economy and mental health in State of the State
803 Views Governor Lujan Grisham started the State of State with what sounded like a motivational speech, telling New Mexicans this last year wasn’t easy. “My budget calls for an 800% increase in funding for suicide prevention services and programs for both youth and adults mental health care is healthcare,” she said.
4-year-old leaves UNM Hospital after months-long battle with COVID-19
575 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- UNM Hospital staff cheered as a four-year-old girl was released after a month’s long battle with COVID-19. Stella spent more than five months in the Pediatric ICU, according to a tweet from UNM Health Sciences.
State relief plans take shape at New Mexico Legislature
754 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An economic relief package is taking shape at the New Mexico Legislature as a Senate panel endorsed a $600 rebate to low-income workers and a separate bill that would waive licensing fees on liquor stores. Residents of New Mexico who earned up to $31,200 during 2020 would be […]
Las Cruces Moving Forward On Major Projects
840 Views The Las Cruces City Council, serving as the Tax Increment Development District (TIDD) Board of Commissioners, received updates on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 regarding projects in the downtown TIDD. Later, when convened for a City Council Work Session, the Council was updated on the General Obligation (GO) Bond Projects.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccine continues to grow
692 Views Just as fast as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are coming in to the state of New Mexico, they’re also going out. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Just as fast as doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are coming in to the state of New Mexico, they’re also going out. “We really did review the CDC recommendations for […]
