Strict rules keep business out of New Mexico loan program

303 Views    As written, the statute does not allow flexibility in the program for businesses that are less than a year old and therefore can’t compare revenues. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — According to a state agency, only about $20 million of a $400 million loan program for New Mexico small businesses hit by […]

New Mexico Girl Scout earns Gold Award for solar-power project

272 Views   LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Natalie Aulwes of Los Alamos earned the title of 2020 National Gold Award Girl Scout—the highest honor participants can receive by being a Girl Scout. This is a prestigious title she shares with nine other teen activists from across the country who have exhibited leadership skills and created positive change in […]

Coronavirus gives cleaning &disinfecting businesses a big boost

266 Views   Cleaning and disinfecting is a big concern for business owners all around New Mexico, who are fighting to stay open and stay safe. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Cleaning and disinfecting is a big concern for business owners all around New Mexico, who are fighting to stay open and stay safe. Like many business owners, Michelle Jacquez […]

NM jails report 900 new virus cases since June as population numbers tick back up

291 Views   New Mexico’s jail population dropped by a third earlier this year as officials agreed to incarcerate fewer people to avoid the spread COVID-19. But the population has crept back up since June and infections have soared among both inmates and staff from 37 cases by early June to nearly 970 as of September […]

New Climate Action Plan Adopted By The City Of Las Cruces

260 Views   Las Cruces will adopt a climate action plan focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions 19% by 2030. The city council unanimously approved the resolution during Monday’s meeting and will receive progress reports every two years.

Unemployment claimants must submit work search requirements starting Oct. 25

364 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says it will require weekly work searches for unemployment claimants beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25 barring any changes to the state health order and guidance issued by the New Mexico Department of Health and governor. Starting on the week of Sunday, Oct. 18, […]

New Volkswagen SUV to be named after New Mexico town

246 Views   TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The name of New Mexico town will soon be on a new fleet of cars. Volkswagen is gearing up to roll out a new mid-sized SUV named Taos. The mayor of Taos says he’s excited for the town’s name to be featured on the new car and hopes people not […]