Government officials warn abuse of open spaces could force closures
271 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Closures of restaurants, theaters and large gatherings are encouraging more people to turn to outdoor recreation.
New Mexico food bank gets helping hand from ‘Stranger Things’ actress
270 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Northern New Mexico food bank says they’re needing donations now more than ever. To their luck, workers got a celebrity donation to help ramp up supplies. The Food Depot, serving Northern New Mexico, says its shelves were needing some help. With people at a loss of jobs and […]
New Mexico official in video blames ‘Asians’ for virus
663 Views DEMING, N.M. (AP) — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus pandemic on “Asians.”
Navajo Nation readies extra medical stations, urges New Mexico to prepare for Navajo medical needs
299 Views A federal medical station with 58 beds for COVID-19 patients is being established on the Navajo reservation at the community center in Chinle, Ariz. The beds and supplies were delivered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but it’s not enough said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.
Dollar General Announces Discount to Medical, Guardsmen and First Responder Communities
280 Views Beginning today, Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases*. Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.
Health experts look at future impact of COVID-19
251 Views State health department says 26 people have recovered ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 26 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered.
Mayor of Belen hosts online karaoke party
281 Views BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mayor of Belen Jerah Cordova is encouraging people to participate in virtual karaoke. He and his wife started up a Saturday night karaoke live group on Facebook now that their go-to karaoke brewpub is no longer open in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s giving people a creative outlet while still […]
Inmate at MDC tests positive for COVID-19
287 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) has had an inmate test positive for COVID-19. The Bernalillo County jail learned of the positive test Sunday.
Blood donation centers feel impact of COVID-19
466 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hospitals across Albuquerque are in critical need of blood donations because coronavirus is impacting the number of donations coming in. On Wednesday, March 25 United Blood Services, now Vitalant, is holding a blood drive at Longfellow Elementary School and is adapting to social distancing protocol.
How much power does the governor have during the COVID-19 pandemic?
345 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— When it comes to coronavirus orders, there’s some difference between ones that come down from the federal level versus the state level, but which ones hold more weight? Criticism from people on both ends of the political spectrum have said that the on the state level, the governor is doing […]
