Teachers struggle to get lessons to some students
267 Views About 8,000 kids in New Mexico don’t have internet. So, how do you get them an education now that all state schools are going to be closed for at least five months? It’s an issue that has educators on the front lines worried and trying to find creative ways to get at-risk children […]
Government officials warn abuse of open spaces could force closures
250 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Closures of restaurants, theaters and large gatherings are encouraging more people to turn to outdoor recreation.
New Mexico food bank gets helping hand from ‘Stranger Things’ actress
244 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Northern New Mexico food bank says they’re needing donations now more than ever. To their luck, workers got a celebrity donation to help ramp up supplies. The Food Depot, serving Northern New Mexico, says its shelves were needing some help. With people at a loss of jobs and […]
New Mexico official in video blames ‘Asians’ for virus
635 Views DEMING, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus pandemic on “Asians.”
Navajo Nation readies extra medical stations, urges New Mexico to prepare for Navajo medical needs
274 Views A federal medical station with 58 beds for COVID-19 patients is being established on the Navajo reservation at the community center in Chinle, Ariz. The beds and supplies were delivered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but it’s not enough said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Dollar General Announces Discount to Medical, Guardsmen and First Responder Communities
253 Views Beginning today, Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.
Health experts look at future impact of COVID-19
236 Views State health department says 26 people have recovered ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 26 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered.
Mayor of Belen hosts online karaoke party
261 Views BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mayor of Belen Jerah Cordova is encouraging people to participate in virtual karaoke. He and his wife started up a Saturday night karaoke live group on Facebook now that their go-to karaoke brewpub is no longer open in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s giving people a creative outlet while still […]
Inmate at MDC tests positive for COVID-19
265 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has had an inmate test positive for COVID-19. The Bernalillo County jail learned of the positive test Sunday.
Blood donation centers feel impact of COVID-19
446 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hospitals across Albuquerque are in critical need of blood donations because coronavirus is impacting the number of donations coming in. On Wednesday, March 25 United Blood Services, now Vitalant, is holding a blood drive at Longfellow Elementary School and is adapting to social distancing protocol.