RECA compensation for New Mexico Downwinders rejected by US House
166 Views Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat, has introduced radiation exposure compensation bills in every Congress since he was first elected to the U.S. House in 2008 All members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation expressed outrage with the U.S. House leadership’s move to block compensation for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear […]
7 Keeps You Safe: Here’s how you can avoid holiday scams
236 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s that time of year when consumers are in the process of buying holiday gifts for family and friends. Many consumers are expecting holiday gifts to come in the mail.
Cannabis Control Division ramping up enforcement
222 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Target 7 was the first to tell you about how some cannabis dispensaries were not following the rules and were selling marijuana coming from outside New Mexico. In some cases, it was unregulated.
National leaders, gun safety advocates discuss gun legislation
196 Views “Our youth, we can tell you from first-hand experience they are frightened, confused and deeply stressed,” Miranda Viscoli with New Mexicans to prevent gun violence said WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich held a news conference to discuss his newly introduced legislation to help tackle gun violence nationwide on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
4 women file lawsuit against NMSU, allege sexual assault
215 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 16-page civil complaint is targeting New Mexico State University and a man named Adrian Gutierrez from San Miguel County New Mexico. Attorneys representing four Jane Doe’s claim Gutierrez was a New Mexico Department of Transportation employee for 24 years conducting Commercial Driver’s License examinations before he was contracted through the […]
Virgin Galactic shares plunge after finance announcement
212 Views Shares of Virgin Galactic, the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, are plunging after the British billionaire said he has no plans to invest more money in the company as he says it has “sufficient funds” already.
Interstate 25 closed near Santa Fe due to winter weather
213 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — Interstate 25 northbound has been closed due to severe driving conditions caused by winter weather. Traffic is being diverted off the interstate at the Santo Domingo exit.
How are teens getting guns in New Mexico
208 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
186 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A winter storm with rain and snow are taking aim for New Mexico. Here’s the latest track and timing.
Holiday season could increase domestic violence
198 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.