New Mexico Corrections Officials Want Lawmakers To Know The Cost Of Detention
181 Views  In Fiscal Year 2023, the 25 New Mexico Counties that operate adult corrections facilities spent $336 million on personnel, operations, capital, and medical for their jails. That’s an average of 31% of the counties’ general fund costs.
Lobo women win overtime thriller
163 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern Illinois punched the Lobos in the mouth in the first half, but UNM but clawed back to force overtime. In the end, the girls wearing cherry and silver left the Pit with a 81-78 win.
Climate Assessment highlights a need for immediate action
134 Views  The Fifth National Climate Assessment was released on Nov. 14 by the U.S. Government. The report contains updates on the state of climate change, basic risk assessments and ideas for communities to lower their emissions and live a more environmentally conscious life.
How are teens getting guns in New Mexico
162 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Guns have been a focus for everyone around the state. The concern of more gun violence is apparent with shootings.
Winter storm takes aim for New Mexico
152 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A winter storm with rain and snow are taking aim for New Mexico. Here’s the latest track and timing.
New Mexico governor to establish MMIP Advisory Council
183 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is establishing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Advisory Council, officials said Tuesday.
Mobile classroom will take trades training around the state
168 Views  ESPAĂ‘OLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The United Association Local 412 Plumber and Pipefitters Union launched a mobile classroom to extend outreach and bring training to rural and tribal communities in the northern part of the state. The goal of the unit is to train unemployed or underemployed people in a chosen trade so they can secure […]
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
167 Views  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping cart and three wagons, Will Taylor spent a summer morning helping friends tear down what had been their home and that of about a dozen others. It wasn’t the first time and wouldn’t be the last.
Holiday season could increase domestic violence
158 Views  An expert said a big cause is financial issues The holiday season is something most people look forward to, but for some, it can be the scariest time of the year. Trith Hoffman, the founder of Women Against Crime, is a survivor herself.
Ransomware attack impacts hospitals nationwide, including Lovelace Health System
192 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lovelace Health System is looking into a cyberattack they detected on Thanksgiving.  Lovelace’s parent company, Ardent Health Services, was targeted by the ransomware attack, impacting its hospitals nationwide.