High winds prompt dust storm warning and health alerts in New Mexico
88 Views NEW MEXICO — Another windy day in New Mexico is prompting alerts statewide for blowing dust and poor conditions Tuesday.
What would happen without a Leap Day? More than you might think
88 Views NEW YORK (AP) — Leap year. It’s a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.
Lincoln National Forest prepares for fire season
97 Views ROSWELL, N.M. – At 1.1 million acres, the Lincoln National Forest stretches from Alamogordo to Carlsbad. With an area that big, officials are preparing for fire season and most importantly, staffing. Each year, the National Forest Service has fire hire events to have a fully staffed fire crew for the fire season.
First-of-its-kind EV carshare program launches in Albuquerque
125 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico has its first electric vehicle carshare program after the Affordable Mobility Platform launched in Albuquerque. The platform’s New Mexico base is the PAH! Hiland Plaza Apartments, just west of Central and San Mateo. They’ll have EV charging stations and two EVs for people to use.
Cocaine use reportedly on the rise among teens
168 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cocaine is a drug that rose to prevalence and prominence decades ago but now reports show its use may be on the rise among teens.
Albuquerque’s pollen report shows high juniper and elm levels
107 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pollen is on the rise in Albuquerque. If you’ve been sneezing or dealing with watery eyes lately, juniper and elm are probably the culprit.
3 joint resolutions headed to this year’s ballot
131 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – All joint resolutions that make it out of the Roundhouse have to be put on the ballot during the next general election. This year, the Legislature passed three joint resolutions: one dealing with land jurisdiction at Kirkland Air Force Base, another making changes to the Judicial Nominating Commission, and […]
State lawmakers aim to tighten up cannabis regulations in New Mexico
119 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Many lawmakers wanted to clean up and clarify our cannabis industry laws this session. They did that in large part by passing a massive bill still waiting on the governor’s approval.
Advocates frustrated over lack of mental health legislation
139 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the legislative session wrapped Thursday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is frustrated because several public safety bills didn’t pass.
Taos Ski Valley becomes first resort in country to use electric snowcat
106 Views TAOS SKI VALLEY, N.M. — Taos Ski Valley is already a world-renowned resort but they’re attracting even more attention for a first they say could ensure their survival.