As transgender ‘refugees’ flock to New Mexico, waitlists grow
171 Views This summer, Sophia Machado packed her bags and left her home in Oregon to move to Albuquerque, where her sister lived and where, Machado had heard, residents were friendlier to their transgender neighbors and gender-affirming health care was easier to get.
Women’s Basketball: Lobos win 65-55 at home
194 Views The women’s basketball team beat the Tarleton State Texans 64-55 on Sunday, Nov. 12. It was their third game of the season and they remain undefeated with a 3-0 record. The Texans fell to a 1-2 record.
Sandia Labs develops sensor to use during cancer treatment
194 Views The Sandia National Laboratories has developed a new sensor to detect radioactive materials during proton radiotherapy. Researcher Patrick Doty, among others, created a plan to use an imaging patch, which makes it easier to provide dosages to the correct areas. Doty explains how this can help, especially with younger patients with cancer.
Factors combine to boost hunger across Southern New Mexico
207 Views SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO – A perfect storm of factors appears to be driving extra demand for food assistance across the southern half of the state. First, in line with the federal government’s declared end of the pandemic emergency, financial aid to families for food via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits program – […]
New study of I-40 between Arizona and Albuquerque details major issues
176 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Miles of crumbling roads, dangerously short on-ramps, and high rates of crashes—a new study suggests those problems and more along I-40 between Arizona and Albuquerque; and there’s no easy fix. State officials offered their recommendations on what to do with the 150-mile stretch.
Bennie Hargrove’s family settles with APS for $900K
195 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – More than two years after Bennie Hargrove was shot and killed by a classmate at his Albuquerque middle school, his family has one more piece of closure. APS will pay the family $900,000 as the result of a civil suit against the district for its role in Bennie’s death.
Roadrunner Food Bank in need of food donations as holiday season approaches
172 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Higher food costs and inflation continue to impact New Mexicans, leaving many to turn to food banks for help especially during the holidays. One of the state’s largest food bank is seeing that demand, but there’s not enough donations.
Santa Fe Mayor proposes constitutional amendment on gun laws heading into legislative session
201 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Mayor Allen Webber is proposing a ballot measure that would amend the state constitution and give local government more power when it comes to gun regulations. Webber plans to introduce the proposal to the state legislature, which would remove a provision in the state constitution.
City Council abolishes & significantly alters Air Quality Control Board
206 Views The Albuquerque City Council approved two ordinances Nov. 8 to abolish the current Albuquerque-Bernalillo Air Quality Control Board and recreate it with substantial changes. The Board’s purpose is to maintain air quality standards put forth by the Air Quality Control Act by adopting, amending or repealing regulations with City Council approval, the Ordinance sponsored by Councilor Dan […]
How to avoid COVID-19, flu and RSV this holiday season
196 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above provides the latest COVID-19 stats, community levels for Bernalillo County November and December are festive months full of gatherings and celebrations with loved ones. According to health experts, increases in respiratory viruses such as the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, are expected this holiday […]
