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Holloman AFB Announces First COVID-19 Case
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – 49th Medical Group officials confirmed that an individual assigned to Holloman AFB tested positive for COVID-19, March 31, 2020.
New Mexico panel OKs abandonment of coal-fired power plant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators have green-lighted an application by the state’s largest electric utility to abandon its interest in a major coal-fired power plant.
New Mexico officials anticipate surge in coronavirus cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state is bracing for a surge in coronavirus patients. The governor announced on Tuesday that the state is stocking up on supplies, has plans for a field hospital in Albuquerque, and is expanding who can get tested for the virus.
Two UNM Hospital patients start clinical trials for new COVID-19 treatment
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Experts around the world are scrambling to find a cure for COVID-19, including doctors in New Mexico. This week, doctors at the University of New Mexico Hospital launched their first two clinical trials of two different medicines to help treat patients fighting the coronavirus.
Resident at Albuquerque retirement community tests positive for COVID-19
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — La Vida Llena has announced that a resident has tested positive for COVID-19. They say the independent-living resident was exposed by a private caregiver and was placed in isolation.
Teachers struggle to get lessons to some students
About 8,000 kids in New Mexico don’t have internet. So, how do you get them an education now that all state schools are going to be closed for at least five months?
It’s an issue that has educators on the front lines worried and trying to find creative ways to get at-risk children the lessons they need.
Government officials warn abuse of open spaces could force closures
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Closures of restaurants, theaters and large gatherings are encouraging more people to turn to outdoor recreation.
New Mexico food bank gets helping hand from ‘Stranger Things’ actress
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Northern New Mexico food bank says they’re needing donations now more than ever. To their luck, workers got a celebrity donation to help ramp up supplies.
The Food Depot, serving Northern New Mexico, says its shelves were needing some help. With people at a loss of jobs and incomes, they’ve seen a need for their services double.
New Mexico official in video blames ‘Asians’ for virus
DEMING, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus pandemic on “Asians.”
Navajo Nation readies extra medical stations, urges New Mexico to prepare for Navajo medical needs
A federal medical station with 58 beds for COVID-19 patients is being established on the Navajo reservation at the community center in Chinle, Ariz. The beds and supplies were delivered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but it’s not enough said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Dollar General Announces Discount to Medical, Guardsmen and First Responder Communities
Beginning today, Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.
Health experts look at future impact of COVID-19
State health department says 26 people have recovered
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 26 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered.
Mayor of Belen hosts online karaoke party
BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mayor of Belen Jerah Cordova is encouraging people to participate in virtual karaoke. He and his wife started up a Saturday night karaoke live group on Facebook now that their go-to karaoke brewpub is no longer open in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s giving people a creative outlet while still following the governor’s directive to stay at home.
Inmate at MDC tests positive for COVID-19
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has had an inmate test positive for COVID-19. The Bernalillo County jail learned of the positive test Sunday.
Blood donation centers feel impact of COVID-19
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hospitals across Albuquerque are in critical need of blood donations because coronavirus is impacting the number of donations coming in. On Wednesday, March 25 United Blood Services, now Vitalant, is holding a blood drive at Longfellow Elementary School and is adapting to social distancing protocol.
How much power does the governor have during the COVID-19 pandemic?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— When it comes to coronavirus orders, there’s some difference between ones that come down from the federal level versus the state level, but which ones hold more weight? Criticism from people on both ends of the political spectrum have said that the on the state level, the governor is doing too much or not enough.
University of New Mexico postpones commencement due to virus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The University of New Mexico is postponing its spring commencement due to the coronavirus pandemic.
First COVID-19 death reported in New Mexico
EDDY COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico has reported it’s first death related to COVID-19 Wednesday. According to the New Mexico Department of Health a man in his late 70s died Sunday in Eddy County.
Coronavirus makes out-of-country ski workers stuck in New Mexico
ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each year, some of New Mexico’s ski resorts hire seasonal workers from all around the world to help out but since the coronavirus has shut down borders and flights around the world, those workers are stuck here.
New Mexico Supreme Court halts evictions in landlord-tenant cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court has ordered a temporary moratorium on evictions for inability to pay rent during the COVID-19 outbreak.
What the stay-at-home order means for you
SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had an urgent message to New Mexicans Monday, stay at home.
In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 the governor has ordered all non-essential businesses close effective Tuesday, March 24 and lasts until April 10.
Heinrich Calls On Trump Administration To Reopen Obamacare Enrollment
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement calling on the Trump administration to create a special enrollment period to allow people without health insurance to purchase an Obamacare plan through the health insurance marketplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic:
Nurse makes homemade masks hoping to protect others, raise awareness
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Designed by a nurse, for a nurse. Some in the medical field say personal protective equipment is becoming harder to find across the state. Now, one Albuquerque nurse is trying to make the masks they do have last a little bit longer.
Navajo Nation reports 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus
Window Rock, NM — The Navajo Nation has reported 14 cases of COVID-19, according to a press release sent Thursday.
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan to self-quarantine after coming in contact with someone who has COVID-19
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, the U.S. House Assistant Speaker, announced Monday that he will self-quarantine after a brief interaction with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
