State leaders pursuing anti-hazing laws after reported incidents at NMSU, ENMU
1,032 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico is one of just six states that doesn’t currently have anti-hazing laws. State leaders are hoping to change that in 2024.
FBI: More than 650 people reported missing in New Mexico, Navajo Nation
1,000 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The first week of May marks the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. According to the FBI, 10% of the population in New Mexico identifies as Native American. Many organizations are hosting events to raise awareness this week.
Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge
963 Views   WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pandemic-era restrictions, according to four administration officials.
New study shows impact of alcohol on New Mexico
965 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Alcohol kills New Mexicans at a higher rate than anywhere else in the U.S. and that stat hasn’t changed since 1997. New Mexico has the highest alcohol-related death rate in the U.S. It sits at 86.6 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to 41.5 nationally, in 2020.
Edgewood considers blocking access to abortion pills by mail
980 Views   EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Edgewood leaders have a new proposal to block local providers from sending and receiving abortion pills through the mail. It’s a proposal that hinges on an outdated federal law.
Javonte Johnson commits to Colorado State
728 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Javonte Johnson is going back home and staying in the Mountain West. After three years with Lobo basketball, Javonte Johnson is transferring to Colorado State.
UNM opens new athletic training center
726 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After breaking ground nearly a year ago, Lobo athletes opened the doors to a new home Thursday – a brand new training facility for all athletes to take advantage of.
New Mexico hospitals ease COVID-19 restrictions
1,139 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It has been three long years since the COVID lockdowns and pandemic restrictions, but as we continue the return to normalcy, our state’s hospitals are also starting to return to some pre-pandemic operations.  The biggest change you may notice is mask requirements have been lifted at all the major hospitals. So, […]
New, deadly drug reportedly hits Albuquerque streets
1,054 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Just when we thought we were getting together some of the tools to fight the fentanyl crisis, there’s a new drug threatening some of New Mexico’s most vulnerable. A Good Samaritan’s trip to a relative’s house in Albuquerque’s International District took a dangerous turn last Friday night.
Albuquerque lands state funding for public safety, homelessness
1,035 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There were winners and losers that came out of the legislative session, and Albuquerque walked away as a winner with $100 million in funding for some high priority projects. “We got more funding than we have ever gotten before,” said Mayor Tim Keller.
