Navajo Nation will provide sustainable homes under a partnership with manufacturer
Views 0 Navajo Nation citizens have spent decades in need of new and improved housing across their reservation. In response, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is working with ZenniHome in a public-private partnership to bring sustainable and affordable factory-made housing to its citizens.
Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
Views 0 (The Hill) – The Justice Department announced Thursday it has submitted a final rule to the federal register that would close the so-called “gun show loophole,” a significant step in the Biden administration’s efforts to curb gun violence and better regulate gun sales.
New Mexico’s largest mental health facility to receive multi-million dollar upgrade
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A multi-million dollar project at our state’s largest mental health facility is picking up speed. Developers are finalizing their plans for a new forensics unit at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. That’s the so-called mental health hospital in Las Vegas.
Governor eyes special session and license requirement for panhandling in NMPBS interview
Views 2 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham still says there is a high likelihood that she’ll call a special legislative session this year to try to get more public safety bills on the books. One of those laws could require people who panhandle to get business licenses.
New Mexico governor joins Arizona in asking for better uranium mine cleanup
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has hundreds of old uranium mine sites around the state, and the federal government has been working to understand the scope of contamination at some mine sites. Now New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said more needs to be done.
Farmington airport to undergo major upgrades ahead of potential partnership
Views 0 FARMINGTON, N.M. – A partnership between an airline and an airport in the Four Corners is up in the air. That’s even after the airport made requested changes.
New Mexico United makes changes to stadium design
Views 0 Neighbors still not happy, they want a complete roof ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A group of neighbors are fighting to stop the New Mexico United from building a stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park. Now, the soccer team has responded by changing the design of the stadium in an attempt to make them happy.
New Mexico pays off college debt for 133 CYFD employees
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is putting hundreds of thousands of dollars towards helping social workers pay off educational debt. The state’s Higher Education Department recently awarded relief to 133 state employees.
NM State Senator Bill Burt chooses not to seek reelection, reflects on time in office
Views 0 KC Counts talks with New Mexico District 33 State Senator Bill Burt about his decision not to seek another term, changes he’s seen during his time in office and more.
New Mexico State Fair holding auditions to sing the National Anthem
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Do you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem at the State Fair? If you think you might, you can audition virtually or in person. Live auditions will be held at the EXPO New Mexico on August 6, 2024.
