Balloon Fiesta countdown: Final preparations underway, new attractions announced
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â 648 pilots, 84 special shape balloons and thousands of visitors are ready for the 49th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Paul Smith, executive director of the Balloon Fiesta, said organizers prioritized safety as they made tough decisions about operations and procedures over the past two years.
Weeks-Long Ordeal After Teens Fall Critically Ill from COVID
Views 0 For the past several weeks, Jason Baca has called The University of New Mexico Hospital home. Two of his teenage sons, his wife and his mother-in-law were diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-August. His wife, Renee Baca, was released from the hospital after a two-week stay. His mother-in-law, Sandra Moya, was admitted and passed away.
New Mexico school districts facing substitute teacher shortage
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â New Mexico has struggled with a teacher shortage for years but because of the pandemic, itâs only gotten worse. That shortage includes substitute teachers and itâs having a big impact on the classrooms. The Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent said because there arenât enough subs to fill in when teachers are gone, other teachers, administrators […]
Fecha Limite para Solicitar Ayuda del Programa Fondo Impacto Comunitario
Views 0 The deadline to request $ 1,000 of aid from the âCommunity Impact Fundâ program is next Tuesday, September 28 before 5:00 pm To qualify, you must prove that your income was affected during the pandemic, you did not qualify for unemployment, you did not qualify for one or more of the direct economic […]
A wet week ahead for New Mexico
Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â A wet week of weather is ahead for New Mexico as two storm systems bring widespread rainfall. Heavy rain and storms will be possible for some, while the northern mountains could see their first snowfall of the season.
New Mexico Offers Guidance on Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
Views 0 SANTA FE – On Monday, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) offered guidance on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster distribution, following a series of steps taken by the federal FDA and CDC last week.
‘Missing White Girl Syndrome’: The MMIW Epidemic Continues To Be Overlooked By The Law
Views 0 The recent disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito has outraged people all over the world. But, what about the victims closer to home? Indigenous women go missing and are murdered regularly here in New Mexico at disportionate rates. Reporter Taylor Velazquez speaks with lawmakers, advocates, and survivors about how vulnerable the state is […]
Amber Alert issued for 2-year-old girl taken by father
Views 0 BELEN, N.M. â An Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Italy Hernandez. According to the Belen Police Department, Italy was taken by her father, Francisco Hernandez, who is wanted for a stabbing that occurred Monday morning.
New Mexico to start giving COVID-19 booster shots ‘immediately’
Views 0 New Mexico will start administering COVID-19 vaccine booster doses to eligible groups immediately. Based on the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance people between the ages of 18 and 49 with underlying medical conditions or those who have an increased risk for COVID-19 exposure because of occupational or institutional settings should get […]
Business Growth in Desert Southwest More than Twice National Average
Views 0 The Desert Southwest region has long set a dizzying pace for population growth, expanding by at least twice the national average every decade from 1950 and 2010. Does business growth in this region mirror this population change? In a word â yes. Driven by big, growing counties and fueled by industries such as […]
