Journalism in the Crosshairs
643 Views This is a critical moment. The confluence of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the impending election, and widespread social unrest makes community connection and the news media more important than ever. But the dialogue between representatives of the press and everyday New Mexicans is lacking. A virtual town hall presented by Searchlight New Mexico […]
Torres Small, Herrell meet in 1st debate in close House race
651 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Xochitl Torres Small and Republican challenger Yvette Herrell finally have met in a debate in southern New Mexico’s closely watched U.S. House race. Torres Small stressed “bipartisanship” during the KOAT-TV/Albuquerque Journal-sponsored debate Sunday while Herrell tried to link the Democrat to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Presidential race heats up in New Mexico
671 Views KOAT political expert says Hispanics will decide if state goes red or blue ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Will New Mexico go red or blue in November and will we see any of the candidates come here? “These candidates in the closing weeks are going to focus on those states they think are competitive,” KOAT political expert […]
New Mexico’s utility regulation committee ousts chairwoman
640 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s utility regulation committee ousted its Navajo chairwoman for what she claims is retribution for pushing for more broadband access in rural communities. The state’s Public Regulation Commission voted 3-2 on Wednesday to replace Chairwoman Theresa Becenti-Aguilar with Commissioner Stephen Fischmann. Becenti-Aguilar claims the recall occurred because […]
PED: One student, 6 staff test positive for COVID-19
675 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Education Department has announced that as of Thursday, Sept. 17, there are seven new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The following cases were reported:
DEA conducting mulitple operations in New Mexico
656 Views Operations target source, distribution and abuse of illegal drugs ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — You’ve probably heard of Operation LeGend, but what you might not know is that the Drug Enforcement Administration has two other operations that are going on right now. Operation LeGend drew national attention after its high profile announcement by President Trump and the […]
How the Navajo People are using culture to fight back against ‘Covid Monster’
1,550 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — KOB 4 continues its series on the coronavirus’ impact on the Navajo Nation and its people. Navajo leaders say using the culture in the fight against the virus is helping them win the battle, but they’re not letting their guard down just yet because the fight isn’t over.
Navajo Nation will participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials
675 Views PHOENIX (AP) — Navajo Nation officials say they will participate in the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trials amid a steady decline in coronavirus cases. The American Indian territory once had the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country, but has since seen a substantial decrease in community spread.
Luján: Virus bill may keep me away from more Senate debates
625 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján says work on a potential COVID-19 relief bill may keep him away from an early October U.S. Senate debate against Republican challenger Mark Ronchetti.
5 missing children believed to be with family in the area
701 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are asking for the public’s help finding five missing children. Tennayah Bell, 11; Ataliah Bell, 6; Tanylah Craig-Bell, 4; Trinity Craig-Bell, 3; and Selma Craig-Bell, 10 months, were last seen at their father/stepfather’s home on Western Skies Drive in southeast Albuquerque around 7 p.m. Saturday.
