NM Highway 304 bridge, near Belen, closed due to flooding
1,254 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Flooding closed the N.M. 304 bridge at milepost 16, near Belen, the New Mexico Department of Transportation says. Crews are evaluating the issue. Detours are in place.
Lobos’ season ends with 83-69 loss against Utah Valley
671 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Justin Harmon’s 32 points led Utah Valley over New Mexico 83-69 on Wednesday night in the NIT. Harmon shot 13 for 20 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Wolverines (26-8).
UNM lifts COVID-19 vaccine requirement
940 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico announced Monday they’ll no longer require the students and employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Santa Fe community participates in wildfire evacuation exercise
637 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — On Saturday, a community outside of Santa Fe prepared and simulated what could happen if a wildfire sparked near their homes.
Jaramillo becomes first woman to be appointed AFR fire chief
717 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mayor Tim Keller appointed Emily Jaramillo as chief of Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Jaramillo was officially promoted Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state’s largest fire rescue in its 123-year history.
NMAA Boys and Girls Basketball State Tournaments: Wednesday scores
971 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Activities Association’s boys’ basketball state tournament gets into full swing as the girls continue Wednesday. Here are the scores from Wednesday.
Proposed state budget includes millions for water projects
1,127 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — It’s the “year of water” at the New Mexico State Capitol. That’s according to some state lawmakers who believe the state Legislature is taking a more serious look at decreasing water supplies across the state.
Paid medical leave bill passes Senate, heads to House
714 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — At the Roundhouse this weekend, state senators spent several hours picking apart and amending the Paid Family & Medical Leave Act. Senate Bill 11 wants to follow nearly a dozen other states in creating a state-run family and medical leave program.
Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge
848 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a political committee at a trial in southern New Mexico.
New Mexico’s next storm system set for Thursday
811 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s next storm system is set for Thursday but warnings and advisories are already posted Wednesday. That’s because some snow showers will roll into the northwestern part of the state Wednesday. Places like Farmington and Gallup are already under a winter weather advisory.
