Report shows ‘systematic failures’ at New Mexico water system
89 Views  The water system has received more than $13.6 million for water projects from New Mexico since 2012 SANTA TERESA, N.M. — A local water system in southern New Mexico is described as “failed” in a report by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Former HSD contract workers share their concerns on SNAP benefit processing
79 Views  Former contract workers believe issues aren’t being addressed with urgency. “The citizens of New Mexico need to know that these programs serve them, and right now they’re not serving them.” The man speaking does not want his name made public, but is a former contract worker for the Human Services Department. He believes issues […]
Breaking Barriers: First-ever female firefighter in Roswell
93 Views  ROSWELL, N.M. — For the first time in its 135-year history, the Roswell Fire Department has a female firefighter. Firefighter Kayla Lewis graduated alongside 13 other recruits in January. She said she has worked with the fire department for years during her time with a private ambulance company.
How lawmakers are trying to address MMIP efforts
82 Views  Families and advocates are worried there isn’t enough being done to address missing and murdered indigenous people issues. SANTA FE, N.M. — Families are frustrated with lawmakers as they wait for them to come up with solutions for missing and murdered indigenous people. Lawmakers say they have plans to bring back a task force […]
A fight for the 2nd district: One-on-one with Gabe Vasquez and Yvette Herrell
88 Views  LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The fight for New Mexico’s second congressional district. It’s a huge portion that represents much of the southern and western areas, including parts of Albuquerque.
Making fentanyl child exposure a crime in New Mexico
96 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Only 10 days are left in this year’s legislative session and some lawmakers at the Roundhouse are focusing on passing a bill targeting fentanyl use around kids. House Bill 106 aims to create penalties for parents who expose their children to fentanyl.
Clean fuel standard bill passes through the House floor
83 Views  Some representatives say it helps with carbon intensity; others say gas prices will rise Santa Fe – House Bill 41, also known as the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard, passed on the house floor in a vote of 36-33 this weekend. Representatives say the goal of the bill is to reduce carbon intensity and […]
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal film set shooting
119 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a Western movie set in New Mexico.
Spring a leak? Google will find it through a new partnership aimed at saving water in New Mexico
76 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico is teaming up with Google to hunt for leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the drought-stricken state prepares for a future in which growing demand puts more pressure on already dwindling drinking water supplies.
Highest paid Albuquerque officers involved in FBI Investigation
84 Views  Two officers of the homes raided during the FBI investigation are on Albuquerque’s top 250 earners list ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above: More into the federal investigation involving the Albuquerque Police DWI Unit. ‘The top 250 Earners of the City of Albuquerque’ list for 2023 reveal two of the officers allegedly involved rank among the highest-paid employees […]