Study: Facebook’s Los Lunas Data Center represents $1B investment in New Mexico
583 Views LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Facebook released a study in partnership with RTI International on the economic contributions of Facebook data centers and their impact in the United States from 2017 to 2019. The study finds the social media company’s investments through capital expenditures, operating expenses, and direct wages in data centers totaled $11.5 billion, supported […]
Pandemic stress has people gritting their teeth, literally dentists say
611 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Worries about the pandemic and current events may be keeping people up at night, and even when you sleep, the stress isn’t taking a break, according to doctors. “We’re definitely seeing more than what I’m typically used to,” said Dr. Jesse Varoz, at Dental Care on San Antonio Drive.
Lapel video shows San Juan County Sheriff’s deputy kill suspect during confrontation
637 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. — The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) released video of a confrontation between a suspect and deputies in August. A crime spree and foot pursuit turned deadly after deputies shot and killed 36-year-old Marco Benito of Albuquerque.
Is New Mexico seeing a flu shot shortage?
610 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some states around the U.S. are seeing a flu shot shortage. COVID-19 uncertainty combined with the annual concerns the flu season brings is driving more people to go out and get the vaccine, which is causing the high demand in those states, but a spokesperson with the New Mexico Department of […]
Child support collectors intercept federal recovery checks
667 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico has increased annual child support collections by $18 million as it intercepts federal economic impact payments to separated or divorced parents whose children do not live with them.
Managers warn that Rio Grande could go dry in Albuquerque
616 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — If hot and dry conditions persist, federal water managers warn that it’s possible Albuquerque could see its stretch of the Rio Grande go dry this fall.
Website: Trump leads all Facebook ad spending in New Mexico
725 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Researchers say President Donald Trump has spent more money on Facebook advertising targeting New Mexico users since July than any other candidate.
College voters poised to impact 2020 election
577 Views Biden leads overwhelmingly among national student population As the 2020 general election approaches, the role college voters might play is taking shape. Early polling indicates young voters are highly engaged and that college students strongly favor Democratic nominee Joe Biden, making them a potentially pivotal group.
Few small businesses have applied for New Mexico Small Business Recovery Loan Fund
618 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A relief fund to keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic has seen very few applicants. Lawmakers passed the Small Business Recovery Loan Fund, setting aside $400 million in loans for small businesses.
4 Investigates: State prison system cuts funds to help newly released inmates
725 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — State legislators and community advocates are questioning funding cuts by the New Mexico Department of Corrections that reduce services for newly released inmates. Lawmakers have long argued that investing in rehabilitative services for this population decreases the chances they re-offend and increases their ability to thrive after they’ve paid their debts to […]
