Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of former Silver City police officer
270 Views  SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today upheld the first-degree murder conviction of former Silver City police officer Bradley Farrington for killing his estranged wife in 2014.
Marine veteran, former interim Navajo president and New Mexico lawmaker dies
434 Views  Thomas Atcitty, a former interim Navajo Nation president and longtime New Mexico state representative, has died. He was 86.
Second stimulus checks: Why a relief deal appears unlikely before Election Day
282 Views  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — When the full Senate returns to Washington Monday, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to push a “skinny” GOP COVID-19 relief bill designed to bring aid to hard-hit businesses. The bill is in stark contrast to a much larger package that would include additional $1,200 direct payments being pushed by President Donald […]
Blood donations needed in New Mexico amid surge of COVID-19 cases
289 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Vitalant, formerly known as United Blood Services, is in critical need of whole blood, platelets and convalescent plasma donations.
Season passes sell out in hours for Ski Santa Fe
413 Views  As many wait for ski areas to open up, you may have fewer chances to enjoy the slopes than you are planning for. SANTA FE, N.M. — As many wait for ski areas to open up, you may have fewer chances to enjoy the slopes than you are planning for. “We are all not […]
UTEP Takes Additional COVID-19 Precautions As Cases Rise In El Paso
269 Views  UTEP leadership continues to monitor the public health situation in El Paso daily and maintains close communication with City and County public health officials.
Local teacher arrested for helping felon who was also former student
268 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police arrested a New Mexico teacher for harboring or aiding a felon, who was also her former student. New Mexico State Police said 45-year-old Denise Romero, a teacher at an Albuquerque charter school, now faces two felony charges for helping a former student break the law and then trying to […]
Protest in Roswell calls to lift ban on fall sports competitions
529 Views  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Protests continue over the state’s restriction against youth sports competitions this fall. “Everyone wearing their masks, keeping six feet apart, it’s not like we’re taking this lightly. We are doing everything we can to abide by the rules,” one protester said.
UTEP Continues to Suppress Spread of COVID-19 on Campus, Assists with Containing Surge
307 Views  EL PASO, Texas – While the number of COVID-19 cases in El Paso County has risen significantly over the past two weeks, The University of Texas at El Paso is continuing its mission to teach and conduct research in a safe campus environment and is evaluating additional measures that will help the region […]
City leaders call emergency meeting after controversial monument is destroyed
597 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe City Council members held an emergency meeting on Monday after protesters tore down a controversial monument. By the evening, the obelisk was left in pieces and city crews were at the plaza to pick up what remained.