12-year-old dies of fentanyl overdose, mother and grandmother charged in death
1,084 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. — Two women in Carlsbad are facing child abuse charges after a 12-year-old boy died of a fentanyl overdose. According to police, 35-year-old Alexis Smith and 55-year-old Kellie Smith were arrested Tuesday night after police were called to the home on Western Way and found the boy unresponsive.
New Mexico hunting season in full swing
1,264 Views New Mexico Game & Fish said there was a 20% increase in permit seekers this season compared to previous. SANTA FE, N.M. — Hunting season is in full swing in the Land of Enchantment. A spokesperson with New Mexico Game & Fish division said they’ve seen an increase in people wanting to harvest game this […]
Las Cruces City Councilor Runs For Congress With Progressive Agenda
892 Views The 2022 midterm election is fast approaching and many are wondering how the results will affect their lives. With issues such as immigration, climate change, and the economy weighing heavily on voters, Las Cruces Councilman Gabe Vasquez is running for the Democratic nomination in New Mexico’s second Congressional District.
Virgin Galactic cleared to fly following conclusion of FAA inquiry
1,212 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Virgin Galactic is cleared to fly FAA-licensed spaceflights following the conclusion of an investigation of Richard Branson’s flight in July.
New Mexico continues decline in average number of new COVID-19 cases
777 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While community transmission remains high in most of New Mexico’s counties, the state continues to see a sustained decline in the total average of new COVID-19 cases. New Mexico’s top health experts updated the latest trends in COVID-19 cases for the state during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
New Mexico imprisons people at a higher rate than some countries
866 Views Lawmaker says state is behind even Texas on criminal justice reform A new report shows that New Mexico imprisons people at a higher rate than most U.S. states and every other country in the world, and there is little correlation between high incarceration rates and violent crime. The Prison Policy Initiative found that New Mexico incarcerates […]
Report: Students in New Mexico are far behind in learning due to coronavirus pandemic
1,101 Views On average, at-risk New Mexico students were already over half a year behind in learning before COVID-19. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Students in New Mexico are behind when it comes to public education. The topic is the latest discussion by elected members from the state’s Legislative Finance Committee (LFC). According to the committee’s report, which was […]
Balloon Fiesta countdown: Final preparations underway, new attractions announced
1,190 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — 648 pilots, 84 special shape balloons and thousands of visitors are ready for the 49th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Paul Smith, executive director of the Balloon Fiesta, said organizers prioritized safety as they made tough decisions about operations and procedures over the past two years.
Weeks-Long Ordeal After Teens Fall Critically Ill from COVID
1,117 Views For the past several weeks, Jason Baca has called The University of New Mexico Hospital home. Two of his teenage sons, his wife and his mother-in-law were diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-August. His wife, Renee Baca, was released from the hospital after a two-week stay. His mother-in-law, Sandra Moya, was admitted and passed away.
New Mexico school districts facing substitute teacher shortage
940 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has struggled with a teacher shortage for years but because of the pandemic, it’s only gotten worse. That shortage includes substitute teachers and it’s having a big impact on the classrooms. The Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent said because there aren’t enough subs to fill in when teachers are gone, other teachers, administrators […]
