Powell’s age and cancer bout left him vulnerable to COVID
1,195 Views   Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer, highlighting the continued risk to many Americans until more of the population is immunized.
Fully vaccinated man dies from COVID-19
583 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Tafoya family is dealing with a loss they thought was impossible. Lawrence Tafoya, the anchor of the family of six kids, eight grandkids, and thirteen great-grandchildren, died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
Jon Hamm, Tina Fey starring in film production underway in NM
874 Views   SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Film Office announced on Wednesday the feature film, Maggie Moore(s), is currently in production. Maggie Moore(s) stars Jon Hamm and Tina Fey and is directed by Mad Men’s John Slattery. Filming will take place in Albuquerque during October and November.
Authorities find missing Roswell boy safe after nearly 2 years
1,359 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After nearly two years, Osiel Ernesto Rico has been found safe. New Mexico State Police made the announcement Tuesday evening. In January of 2020, an Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Osiel. Police said he was taken from his home in Roswell by his father, Jorge Rico-Ruvira, and was believed to be […]
New Mexico honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day
1,126 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the City of Albuquerque are among the New Mexico institutions observing the statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  The IPCC will be hosting a public celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature dance performances from five different Indigenous groups, starting at 11 a.m. with […]
New Mexico prepares to resettle 400 Afghan refugees
733 Views   LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is preparing to welcome 400 refugees who fled Afghanistan amid the withdrawal of U.S. troops in August. About 100 of those refugees are expected to resettle in Las Cruces.
Federally sanctioned marijuana grow operation to open in New Mexico
1,047 Views   GRANTS, N.M. – Marijuana use is becoming more widely accepted – but for decades there’s been one powerful opponent: the federal government. It is still classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning the feds view it like they view cocaine, heroin and meth.
Father-son duo pilot special shape balloons at the Balloon Fiesta
614 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Father and son balloon pilots, Art and Johnny Hodges, had a very special day Tuesday – not just because they were flying special shapes – but because they got to fly together for the first time.
Police searching for escaped Chaves County jail inmate
734 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. – Police are looking for a man who on Sunday escaped from the Chaves County Detention Center. According to the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Cobos, 37, escaped from jail late Sunday. Cobos is described as having tattoos all over his neck and face. If seen, deputies are encouraging people to call […]
Newly-described horned dinosaur found near Truth or Consequences
844 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Researchers at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science and two other institutions have described a new horned dinosaur that lived in New Mexico during the Cretaceous period.
