Rio Rancho Walgreens ranked No. 1 in the country
1,022 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A Walgreens in Rio Rancho has just been named the best in the country. The study, done by SingleCare’s Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards, recognizes the top 25 of the nation’s top pharmacists, techs and teams.
Teachers in Texas are told they must teach ‘opposing’ views of the Holocaust
1,624 Views A Texas school district has once again become the center of controversy after an administrator reportedly instructed teachers to provide students with “opposing” views of the Holocaust. Gina Peddy, the executive director of curriculum and instruction for the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake, Texas, is alleged to have made the comments during a […]
Dozens of US nuclear lab workers sue over vaccine mandate
1,415 Views LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) – Workers at one of the nation’s premier nuclear weapons laboratories face a deadline Friday — be vaccinated or prepare to be fired. A total of 114 workers at Los Alamos National Laboratory — the birthplace of the atomic bomb — are suing over the mandate, saying exemptions have […]
Fully vaccinated man dies from COVID-19
731 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Tafoya family is dealing with a loss they thought was impossible. Lawrence Tafoya, the anchor of the family of six kids, eight grandkids, and thirteen great-grandchildren, died from COVID-19 earlier this month.
New Mexico looks to expand job safety workforce
1,245 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico is looking to hire more than 30 new state workers who will be part of its Occupational Safety and Health program. The New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that it will be hosting hiring events next week in Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque as the agency […]
NMSU professor that opposed vaccine mandates out of a job; UNM seeing over 98% compliance
780 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Colleges and Universities throughout the nation have implemented mask and vaccine mandates. While most students and faculty have been compliant, one New Mexico State University faculty member has repeatedly expressed opposition.
Las Cruces Job Fair Planned For November 4
1,187 Views The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department and the New Mexico Workforce Connection will partner to promote a free Job Fair. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 2021 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. Free workshops will be conducted for those who attend. Participants […]
Jon Hamm, Tina Fey starring in film production underway in NM
1,060 Views SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Film Office announced on Wednesday the feature film, Maggie Moore(s), is currently in production. Maggie Moore(s) stars Jon Hamm and Tina Fey and is directed by Mad Men’s John Slattery. Filming will take place in Albuquerque during October and November.
LISTEN: New Mexico News Podcast: Redrawing the state’s political map
1,557 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The effort to redraw New Mexico’s political boundaries is heating up and it could change who you’re able to vote for. The process is the focus of the latest episode of KRQE’s New Mexico News Podcast – now available for download.
Authorities find missing Roswell boy safe after nearly 2 years
1,593 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After nearly two years, Osiel Ernesto Rico has been found safe. New Mexico State Police made the announcement Tuesday evening. In January of 2020, an Amber Alert was issued for 3-year-old Osiel. Police said he was taken from his home in Roswell by his father, Jorge Rico-Ruvira, and was believed to be […]
