New Mexico’s utility regulation committee ousts chairwoman
283 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s utility regulation committee ousted its Navajo chairwoman for what she claims is retribution for pushing for more broadband access in rural communities. The state’s Public Regulation Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday to replace Chairwoman Theresa Becenti-Aguilar with Commissioner Stephen Fischmann. Becenti-Aguilar claims the recall occurred because […]
PED: One student, 6 staff test positive for COVID-19
343 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Education Department has announced that as of Thursday, Sept. 17, there are seven new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The following cases were reported:
DEA conducting mulitple operations in New Mexico
302 Views Operations target source, distribution and abuse of illegal drugs ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — You’ve probably heard of Operation LeGend, but what you might not know is that the Drug Enforcement Administration has two other operations that are going on right now. Operation LeGend drew national attention after its high profile announcement by President Trump and the […]
How the Navajo People are using culture to fight back against ‘Covid Monster’
388 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 continues its series on the coronavirus’ impact on the Navajo Nation and its people. Navajo leaders say using the culture in the fight against the virus is helping them win the battle, but they’re not letting their guard down just yet because the fight isn’t over.
Navajo Nation will participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials
358 Views PHOENIX (AP) — Navajo Nation officials say they will participate in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trials amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases. The American Indian territory once had the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country, but has since seen a substantial decrease in community spread.
Luján: Virus bill may keep me away from more Senate debates
310 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján says work on a potential COVID-19 relief bill may keep him away from an early October U.S. Senate debate against Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti.
5 missing children believed to be with family in the area
301 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are asking for the public’s help finding five missing children. Tennayah Bell, 11; Ataliah Bell, 6; Tanylah Craig-Bell, 4; Trinity Craig-Bell, 3; and Selma Craig-Bell, 10 months, were last seen at their father/stepfather’s home on Western Skies Drive in southeast Albuquerque around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Virtual 2020 New Mexico State Fair begins
315 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2020 Virtual New Mexico State Fair kicks off on Monday. New Mexicans can head to the State Fair’s social media and website to join in on the entertainment, shopping, and online competitions.
Southern New Mexico highway checkpoints set up based on need, Border Patrol says
352 Views Smuggling activity west of Santa Teresa, New Mexico prompts spot checks, additional border wall construction COLUMBUS, New Mexico (Border Report) — The U.S. Border Patrol is deploying temporary highway checkpoints as needed in Southern New Mexico, the agency said on Wednesday.
Las Cruces Swift Water Rescue Team Dispatched to Luna County
249 Views At the request of the Luna County Office of Emergency Management, the Las Cruces Fire Department is sending a Swift Water Rescue Team and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue is sending a crew to an area near west Deming where severe flooding has stranded several residents.
