Vaccine rollout: What you need to know
640 Views State health officials say planning continues for next phase of rollout As COVID-19 vaccine development and rollout continues across the country, KOAT has found how it’s going right here in New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Health Secretary-designate Dr. Tracie Collins fielded an onslaught of vaccine questions Wednesday.
Find out how much money went to struggling New Mexicans
932 Views More unemployment money sent across state as well as food help in the Duke City ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Throughout the pandemic you’ve likely heard about the millions of dollars in relief money the government has spent to help those in need. And that’s just here in our state.
Nearly 16K Moderna vaccine doses arrive for long term care residents, staff
695 Views According to state health officials, 15,700 Moderna vaccines are in New Mexico as of Sunday. New Mexico is one of the first states in the nation to give the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff at long-term care facilities on Sunday, according to state health officials. Eighty-three-year-old Briton Parkes-Berret said COVID-19 scares him.
Woman faces felony charge after coughing in health care worker’s face in Santa Fe
630 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — A Truchas woman is now facing serious charges after she reportedly refused to put on a mask and coughed in a health care worker’s face. It happened at a medical center in Santa Fe. Joy Ebel is being charged with battery upon a health care worker, a fourth-degree felony.
‘Still a lot of unknowns’ PED secretary works to address virtual learning challenges
689 Views As this year comes to a close, school and state leaders are reflecting on the highs and lows brought by this pandemic and the shift to virtual learning. “This year is a year unlike any other when it comes to enrollment,” said Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart.
Biden makes history, selects Deb Haaland to lead Dept. of Interior
758 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President-elect Joe Biden has made history, nominating New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. This is the first time a Native American will lead the agency overseeing tribal affairs.
COVID could have impact on MLG’s reelection bid
938 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — For weeks many believed that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was headed to Washington to serve on Joe Biden’s cabinet. So now that she has announced she is staying in New Mexico, what are the odds she can win another term. We asked our political expert and history for the answers.
Virgin Galactic flight ends prematurely
923 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely when the spacecraft landed safely at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico after its rocket motor failed to ignite high above the Earth.
Legal expert says people can lose their job for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
685 Views Many New Mexicans are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but legal experts said it may not be a choice for some. “It looks like employers can require their employees to get the vaccine,” KOAT legal expert John Day said.
Ski Santa Fe opens, COVID-19 related changes to be aware of
787 Views Skiers and snowboarders can’t just show up and buy lift tickets on the mountain. In order to go, people must activate their lift tickets and reserve a spot, according to Ski Santa Fe Operations Manager Tommy Long. SANTA FE, N.M. — Hundreds headed to the slopes for Ski Santa Fe’s opening weekend. If families are […]
