New Mexico Lawmaker says federal aid money being misused
1,160 Views   Millions going to undocumented immigrants ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — This week, City of Albuquerque staff announced $2.5 million in federal aid would be given to people they say are those most in need, regardless of their immigration status. Those who qualify will receive $2,000 per family.
Biden-Harris transition team recruits Navajo Nation doctor for COVID-19 advisory board
739 Views   In a press release, the president-elect’s team said Dr. Jill Jim, of the Navajo Nation, will help the incoming administration tackle the pandemic. “[Dr. Jim’s] leadership has been essential to the COVID-19 response on the Navajo Nation, as the Navajo Department of Health is authorized to respond to the declared public health emergency,” the […]
Resources to help families with food this Thanksgiving
745 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With lines out the door at many grocery stores in New Mexico, many people are looking for cheaper and free alternatives to get food on the table this Thanksgiving. “We see communities who are having 35-40% of their children who could be at risk for hunger during this time frame,” said […]
New experimental COVID treatment happening at UNM
854 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The treatment will help patients experiencing breathing and kidney problems.
New Mexico mayor puts barricades around hotel holding COVID-19 patients
947 Views   Mayor, residents at odds over handling of situation SOCORRO, N.M. — Socorro Mayor Dr. Ravi Bhasker had police place barricades outside the Days Inn on Monday. While Bhasker tells me police are not preventing people from coming and going, the whole situation has both Bhasker and some residents very upset.
Acoma governor: Closing of vital services at ACL hospital ‘devastating’ to area
869 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Leaders of the Pueblo of Acoma are declaring a state of emergency after they said Indian Health Service has shut down critical health care services at their only hospital. The Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Hospital, also known as ACL Hospital, is the only healthcare facility available for residents who people who live in that area.
Longtime KOAT anchor Johnny Morris dies
1,279 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A longtime member of the Action 7 News family, Johnny Morris, has passed away. Many welcomed Johnny into their homes when he began at KOAT in the 1970s. In 1979 he teamed up with Mary Lynn Roper on the news desk becoming New Mexico’s first male and female co-anchor team. He […]
Hospitals using hundreds of travel nurses to help with COVID-19
800 Views   Out-of-state workers being contracted to help with increased hospitalizations ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — COVID-19 has hospitals around the state approaching or already above capacity. Hundreds of out-of-state workers are now helping handle that increase. KOAT spoke with the largest hospitals in the state.
Coronavirus, the flu and you
746 Views   Slowing the spread is the same for both The southern hemisphere, which has already had its winter, saw a drop in the number of influenza cases. KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo said whether or not hand-washing, social distancing and mask-wearing were the driving force behind the decrease, he said those COVID-safe practices certainly […]
New Mexico’s governor is on President-elect Biden’s transition team
855 Views   Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was selected as one of five co-chairs ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was chosen as one of five co-chairs for President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition team. The transition team is a group of experts which helps the president-elect transition into their new role.
