New developments in the dramatic prison riot caught on video

367 Views   Larry Barker Follow-Up Investigation CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – “We don’t want to ever see something like this happen again,” says Northeast New Mexico Prison Warden Tim Hatch. He’s referring to a defining moment at the Clayton, NM prison on September 23, 2017.

Resources to help families with food this Thanksgiving

256 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With lines out the door at many grocery stores in New Mexico, many people are looking for cheaper and free alternatives to get food on the table this Thanksgiving. “We see communities who are having 35-40% of their children who could be at risk for hunger during this time frame,” said […]

State launches proactive testing and contact tracing program for essential businesses

314 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The state has launched a new proactive testing and contact tracing program to help keep more stores open.  The voluntary program is only being offered to essential businesses and allows businesses to avoid closing down after they’ve had positive COVID cases.  Businesses must agree to test 100 percent of their employees […]

New Mexico Legislature Passes Relief Package Including $1,200 For Jobless Residents

337 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Legislature has approved a $330 million economic relief package aimed at helping unemployed workers and certain businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Passage came Tuesday night as lawmakers rushed to wrap up a one-day session that was called by Gov. Michelle […]