Job changes due to coronavirus – Here’s what you need to know
250 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week the state of New Mexico began assisting workers whose hours are reduced or who are laid off because of the COVID-19 public health emergency with applications for unemployment insurance benefits. Under the emergency provision to the Unemployment Insurance rules, the requirement for “work search” has been waived for up […]
NM reporter in self-quarantine after possibly being exposed to COVID-19
432 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Christian Marquez is a reporter for KOB 4 partner, Searchlight New Mexico, who had recently attended a journalism conference in New Orleans. When he returned to New Mexico, he was notified that multiple people at the conference had tested positive for COIVD-19.
Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales Gives COVID-19 Updates on Deming Radio
236 Views  Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales called into Deming Radio this morning (Thursday) and spoke with John Krehbiel about how New Mexico continues to deal with the Coronavirus. Details of the conversation are below:
New Mexico Department of Health To Begin COVID-19 Testing Friday In Las Cruces
259 Views  SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)’s Public Health Division will be providing COVID-19 coronavirus testing Friday, March 20th in Las Cruces, NM with time and location to be announced tomorrow, March 19th.
Malls, gyms ordered to close, restaurants limited to take-out, delivery only
266 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — In a continued effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced several new orders to help with social distancing.
Coronavirus offers reprieve from air pollution
223 Views  Environmental experts say the planet is getting a breather from the constant output of pollution by humans as the coronavirus puts many activities by individuals and businesses on hold.
Navajo Nation asks tourists and other visitors to stay home as first Covid-19 cases emerge
231 Views  Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez sat at a desk with Chlorox handwipes as he announced through an online broadcast that the Navajo Nation was closed to outside visitors now that two Navajo people have tested positive in the Kayenta, AZ area.
First responders take extra precautions during COVID-19 pandemic
262 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—First responders are implementing new safety precautions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Holloman AFB Increases Base Access Measures
222 Views  HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The 49th Wing commander is increasing screening protocols for base access beginning Tuesday, March 17.
Santa Fe music shop closes after Idris Elba visits, tests positive for coronavirus
186 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — A Santa Fe music shop has announced plans to temporarily close after a Hollywood actor tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID 19, a week after visiting the shop.