List: States where COVID-19 cases are increasing
637 Views DALLAS, Texas — A resurgence in coronavirus cases is eliminating two months of nationwide progress as COVID-19 infections surge in the South and West. The U.S. recorded a one-day total of 34,700 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Wednesday, the highest level since late April, when the number peaked at 36,400, according to a count kept by […]
Grants votes to not hold Fourth of July parade
594 Views GRANTS, N.M. — It looks like the city of Grants will not hold their annual Fourth of July parade this year. Mayor Martin Hicks wanted to make it happen but wasn’t getting much support from city councilors. The disagreement led to a fiery exchange Monday night.
Pres. Trump Comments On Roswell During Campaign Interview
707 Views President Donald Trump says he’s heard some interesting things about Roswell, but he’s not sharing even with his eldest child. Trump made the comments Thursday in a Father’s Day-themed interview with his son Don Trump Jr., hosted by the president’s reelection campaign. Don Jr. wound down his interview by jokingly asking his Dad/President […]
Virgin Galactic will help train astronauts for NASA
985 Views TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic has signed a deal with NASA as part of the Space Act Agreement. The company will develop a new private orbital astronaut readiness program. The deal will include training for the private astronauts, transportation to the Space Station, and coordinate resources for future missions.
Bill requiring law enforcement to wear body cameras goes to governor for signature
677 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- A bill that requires all law enforcement officers in New Mexico to wear body cameras is headed to the governor’s desk. The bill passed in the state House, 44-26, Monday afternoon.
Organizers forced to cancel 2020 Balloon Fiesta amid COVID-19 concerns
710 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Monday Balloon Fiesta organizers announced that this year’s event would be postponed until 2021. The 49th annual event will still happen, just in 2021.
New Mexico Plan: Schools Will Only Open At 50% Capacity, Continuing Some Online Instruction
638 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Public Education Department is outlining a path for how schools will reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under a plan made public Tuesday, the state is requiring schools to open at 50% capacity. Students will alternate between time in the classroom and continuing with online […]
Robot being used to clean ABQ Sunport
724 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Sunport is really stepping up its cleaning protocols. The Sunport now has an autonomous robot named Breezy One that disinfects.
Election Bill Heads To New Mexico Governor
549 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Legislature has approved a bill to ensure adequate voting locations in Native American communities that have been hit hard by the coronavirus.
State House lawmakers expected to vote on body camera bill
560 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With nationwide calls for transparency and police reform, body cameras made the short list for police reform in New Mexico.
