2021 Legislative session will see plenty of firsts
1,039 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A different type of legislative session starts Tuesday. There will be no State of the State address from the governor and new lawmakers could be sworn in virtually. This is according to the House Speaker’s Communication Director Daniel Marzec. He told KOAT some incoming lawmakers might not be there in person to […]
Teeter-totters at U.S.-Mexico border win UK design prize
848 Views   LONDON (AP) – A collection of teeter-totters that briefly allowed children on both sides of the US-Mexico border wall to play together has won a prize from London’s Design Museum. The three hot-pink seesaws were installed through the slats of the wall, with one seat in the El Paso, Texas suburb of Sunland […]
Tribal leaders blast congressman opposed to Biden nomination
812 Views   DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A group of Native American tribes in a Minnesota congressman’s district is rebuking him for his attempts to derail President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for Interior secretary. If confirmed, Rep. Deb Haaland, a Democrat from New Mexico, would be the first Native American to lead the Department of the Interior.
Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin remains in custody following arrest in D.C.
1,020 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A controversial New Mexico politician remains in federal custody Monday after he was arrested in Washington, D.C. over the weekend. Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin faces federal charges for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
New Mexico Capitol on High Alert
1,955 Views   In the wake of riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the FBI warned all 50 states to anticipate armed protests at their state capitols. Protests are expected to take place in the days leading up to the January 20 presidential inauguration. Is New Mexico ready for potentially violent demonstrations? And who’s […]
New Mexico confirms second COVID-19 case with B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant
713 Views   SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Tuesday announced the state’s second COVID-19 case with the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant. This case is a close household contact of the first case, announced on Wednesday, January 13. The female in her 30’s has experienced mild symptoms and has not required hospitalization. No additional […]
Heavy snow and strong winds expected with a winter storm
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FBI: Cowboys for Trump founder taken into custody in connection to Capitol riots
1,405 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Cowboys for Trump founder and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, 47, was detained in Washington, D.C. Sunday for his involvement in the Jan 6. Capitol riot.
New Mexico National Guard troops fly to Washington D.C. ahead of inauguration
1,100 Views   The Pentagon opened the door to have up to 25,000 service members in D.C. for the presidential inauguration. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Security is getting beefed up at the nation’s capitol as the FBI warns of possible violence by extremists. New Mexico military is stepping up to help.
Gov. Lujan Grisham declares state of emergency due to threat of riots and insurrection
1,217 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a state of emergency due to the ongoing and pervasive threat of riots and insurrection.
