October wildfires point to grim climate future
624 Views In recent weeks, New Mexico has seen hazy skies from ongoing wildfires in neighboring states. Experts say they’re concerned this could become the new normal. While it has had a relatively calm fire season in New Mexico, it’s been a very active season in the greater western United States. That’s a troubling trend to […]
Border Patrol agent impersonator in New Mexico gets prison
603 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A man in New Mexico has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for impersonating a Border Patrol agent. Prosecutors say 45-year-old James Christopher Benvie received a 21-month prison term after being convicted in the case in March.
How a late night bathroom stop saved these campers from raging wildfire
821 Views APD officers, veterans say training, faith reason they’re alive
AVANGRID acquires PNM Resources to create national renewable energy platform
649 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —AVANGRID will acquire the Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) parent company, PNM Resources, officials announced Wednesday. The merger intends to create a large, diversified national regulated utility and renewable energy platform.
Economy, Health and COVID-19 Top Hispanic Issues in 2020
624 Views Although non-Hispanic white voters still make up the largest slice of the eligible voter pie in the U.S., the fastest growing group of voters is Hispanic. New Mexico Hispanics hold the record with a whopping 43 percent of all eligible voters in the state. What are their top issues? The top three issues are the […]
FAQ: What you need to know about New Mexico’s Public Health Emergency Order
714 Views New Public Health Order expires Nov. 13 The purpose of the amended Public Health Emergency Order is to further restrict business operations and public gatherings to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus in New Mexico. The initial public health emergency order was announced on March 11, 2020.
Why are New Mexico hospitals seeing a surge in patients?
1,016 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — UNM Hospital says its beds are all full. Presbyterian and Lovelace are both reporting a huge increase in patients. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced hospitalizations are up 74% in New Mexico.
New Mexico Tech closes campus Monday after several weekend parties
907 Views SOCORRO, N.M. — New Mexico Tech will be closed Monday, Oct. 19, in order to help limit the spread of COVID-19. “It has come to my attention that anywhere between 50-100 New Mexico Tech students gathered this past weekend at multiple local, off-campus parties,” New Mexico Tech President Stephen Wells wrote in a notice […]
Supreme Court affirms the murder conviction of former Silver City police officer
659 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
795 Views Thomas Atcitty, a former interim Navajo Nation president and longtime New Mexico state representative, has died. He was 86.
