BCSO Sheriff announces run for mayor
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales announced on Monday that he will be running for Mayor of Albuquerque. Gonzales said he’s running for mayor to address the cities crime issue, as well as create jobs and improving New Mexicans quality of life.
NMAA cracks down on COVID-safe practice violators
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Activities Association is cracking down on teams violating COVID-safe practices. “Right now, I’m very worried if what we’re doing continues that we will not have the chance to finish the season,” said NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez.
Mayfield High School In Las Cruces Moves To Remote Learning; District Investigates “Secret Prom”
Views 0 Under advisement from the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Department of Health, Mayfield High School will voluntarily switch to remote learning for the next ten days while Las Cruces Public Schools investigates allegations that a so-called secret prom occurred over the weekend. Remote learning will be in effect between Friday, April 16 and Monday, April 26 to mitigate any potential spread of COVID-19.
Study suggests wearing a mask affects performance during exercise
Views 0 NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mask wearing during the pandemic can be a bother and an inconvenience at times but a new study shows how masks actually affect your performance during exercise. These days COVID-19 masks are as much as part of athletics as the basketball, a wrestling mat, or the track.
Pot producers eager to ramp up, as legalization approaches
Views 0 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Several medical marijuana providers on Wednesday warned of a potential cannabis shortage in late June, when the first provisions of a new law go into effect to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico.
Gov. Lujan Grisham’s campaign reaches settlement in sexual misconduct allegation
Views 0 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s campaign has reached a settlement with a former staffer. James Hallinan accused the governor of sexual misconduct back in 2019 and said it was because of the campaign that he could not get or keep a job.
Doctors, state health officials address vaccine hesitancy
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When the COVID vaccine distribution started in New Mexico, plenty of people rushed out to get their first dose. However, other people were more hesitant to sign up.
Family of fallen officer plans on suing NMSP, Department of Homeland Security
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The family of fallen officer Darian Jarrott plans on suing New Mexico State Police and the Department of Homeland Security over his death. Jarrott was killed after pulling over Omar Felix Cueva, an armed drug dealer who had a violent criminal history.
Economic Analyst: 2021 Is Looking Good For Las Cruces, El Paso
Views 0 The Paso del Norte World Affairs Council held a virtual panel with University of Texas El Paso’s Dr. Tom Fullerton to discuss economic predictions for 2021’s 3rd and 4th quarter.
Marc Beyer Tells His Story of Small Business Survival and Offers Tips to Others
Views 0 Wake Up Call’s MK Mendoza speaks with local businessman Marc Beyer, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of OCD Custom Cycles & Auto Repair in Santa Fe, New Mexico about what it has been like to survive the pandemic and tips he shares with others for how to do the same.