J&J Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine After 6 Months May Have Big Benefits
511 Views Johnson & Johnson says it has evidence that people who received its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine could benefit from a booster shot after six months. The pharmaceutical giant said in a news release Wednesday that when it gave participants in a study a second jab of its coronavirus vaccine after six months, their antibody levels were nine […]
Hospitality industry renews its plea for more workers
562 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Hotels, restaurants, and other tourist destinations have been riding a rollercoaster of restrictions and reopenings for the past year. “It’s been probably the toughest eighteen months of my career,” said Adrian Perez, the president of Heritage Hotels and Resorts.
Bernalillo Co. Commission selects a replacement for legislative seat
374 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Commissioners appointed a replacement for the Former State Representative Sheryl Williams Stapleton, following her resignation amid a corruption scandal.
Albuquerque megachurch not enforcing masks indoors, defying New Mexico’s public health order
578 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Less than a week after New Mexico’s new public health order went into effect, mandating masks indoors, an Albuquerque megachurch is saying it won’t follow it. Calvary’s head pastor said people can come mask or not.
Majority of voters back mask mandates
556 Views A majority of New Mexico voters support a mandate to wear masks indoors, an action that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state Department of Health took place last week a day after a poll conducted for NM Political Report ended. An even larger majority thought schoolchildren under the age of 12 should be required […]
Zozobra, Balloon Fiesta organizers are reviewing COVID-19 protocols
319 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — All who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine must show proof of being fully vaccinated to enter the grounds of the New Mexico State Fair. During the governor’s briefing with state officials Tuesday, she encouraged other event organizers and venues to follow suit.
Lawmakers, 4H families calling on governor to drop state fair vaccine mandate for kids
344 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some state lawmakers and 4H families are calling on the governor to drop the vaccine mandate for children at the New Mexico State Fair. They said they have worked this past year raising their animals and preparing their produce. With the state fair starting in just a few weeks, the mandate […]
Woman makes history as first female police chief in Taos Pueblo
451 Views TAOS, N.M. — Summer Mirabal is making history as the first female police chief for the Taos Pueblo Police Department. “I’ve always wanted to be a cop since I was a little girl,” Mirabel tells KOAT. Mirabel said she’s always felt a strong desire to help people.
Holloman AFB Says Security Forces Responded Wednesday Night To Alleged Incident At Main Gate
694 Views On Wednesday night, Holloman Air Force Base officials announced on the base Facebook page that the main gate to the base had to be closed Wednesday evening until further notice due to ongoing security forces and local law enforcement responding to an incident at the gate.
Four Roswell schools now closed due to state Rapid Response List
403 Views ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Roswell Independent Schools now have 4 schools closed due to the number of COVID cases increasing. The four schools are Goddard High School, El Capitan Elementary, Valley View Elementary, and as of late Tuesday afternoon, Roswell High School announced they will voluntarily close and switch to virtual learning starting Wednesday.