Zozobra organizers gearing up for 97th annual burning Friday
294 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— With old man gloom going up in flames in just three days, organizers of the 97th Burning of Zozobra still have their work cut out for them leading up to the big event.
Deadline approaching for New Mexicans to qualify for $100 vaccine incentive
468 Views  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aug. 31 is the last day for New Mexico residents to qualify for the state’s $100 vaccine incentive. New Mexicans vaccinated between Aug. 2 through Aug. 31 are eligible to receive the incentive but must register by 5 p.m. on Sept. 10.
Big News For Las Cruces: NMSU named lead institution for Energy Department consortium
473 Views  The College of Engineering at New Mexico State University has been named the lead institution for a U.S. Department of Energy consortium. The goal is to grow a pipeline of under-represented minority students ready to enter the workforce and ensure quality control in the new generation of materials and processes used in advanced […]
COVID cases remain low at New Mexico colleges, where vaccination rates are high
374 Views  Albuquerque, NM – Colleges and universities around the state have been requiring many students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, for others frequent COVID-19 testing is required. At the University of New Mexico, there are 18,986 confirmed fully vaccinated students, faculty and staff. For most New Mexico universities, the case counts are low in comparison to […]
Ten Thousand Waves first to call for guests’ vaccine proof
445 Views  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A Santa Fe hotel will likely be the first such establishment in the city and New Mexico to mandate proof of vaccination for access. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that Ten Thousand Waves guests who want to book a room, use the spa or eat indoors will have to be […]
Texas software firm announces 250 new jobs in Albuquerque
486 Views  WATCH NOW: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Top Albuquerque city and the state of New Mexico officials are expected to make a jobs announcement Monday morning. KRQE News 13 will livestream coverage of the announcement on this website beginning around 10 a.m.
Deadline nears for Couy Griffin recall petition
391 Views  NEW MEXICO – Petition organizers have a month left to get 700 more signatures to initiate the recall election of Couy Griffin. Griffin, a commissioner in Otero County, is facing federal charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 US Capitol riots. Earlier this month, prosecutors offered him a plea deal that, […]
New Mexico Afghans gather donations for Holloman Air Force Base
524 Views  As the situation in Afghanistan intensifies, Afghan Albuquerque residents are doing everything they can to support the Afghans that are being flown into Holloman air force base. Mohammad Sharif said his neighbors have given him donations to collect for the Afghan Society of New Mexico.
Texas Man Who Fought Against Safety Measures Dies From COVID-19
405 Views  SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — A man who led efforts in his Central Texas community against mask wearing and other preventative measures during the coronavirus pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.  Caleb Wallace died on Saturday, his wife Jessica Wallace said on a GoFundMe page […]
Balloon Fiesta concerns as COVID cases rise and restrictions tighten
416 Views  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With COVID-19 and the new Delta variant spreading rapidly, people are starting to get concerned about the fate of this year’s Balloon Fiesta. The event is a little over a month away. “Balloon Fiesta has been working a bit ahead of the curve,” said Tom Garrity, spokesperson for the Balloon Fiesta.