Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton indicted on criminal charges
1,096 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton on Monday was indicted on 28 criminal charges. According to court documents filed Monday morning with the Clerk’s Office, Williams Stapleton’s charges include ten counts of 4th Degree Felony Engaging in an Official Act for Personal Financial Gain, seven counts of racketeering and four counts of fraud.
NMPED launches emotional learning portal
1,323 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state launched a new portal to help families with social and emotional issues. The Public Education Department partnered with 7 Mindsets, a national leader in online social-emotional learning solutions.
Indigenous community members share resources, message of hope during National Suicide Prevention Month
1,356 Views Suicides disproportionately affect a number of Native communities across the United States ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Native American communities in New Mexico are joining together to provide support. “It’s hard to ask for help sometimes, and I think that in our communities, it’s sometimes frowned upon,” Lynn Trujillo, […]
Two Navajo broadcasters make history announcing D1 college football game in Navajo language
922 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men from the Navajo Nation made history at Saturday’s Rio Grande Rivalry game, with a first-of-its-kind radio broadcast in Albuquerque. For the first time ever, two men from the Navajo Nation announced a D-1 college football game in the Navajo Language.
Three school districts to receive millions in mental health resources
1,263 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Farmington Municipal Schools, Santa Fe Public Schools and Socorro Consolidated Schools will all receive around $9 million over the next five years. The districts were chosen by New Mexico PED based on the number of students living in poverty and the number of families that speak languages other than English.
Last-minute cannabis license prompts calls for investigation
1,471 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials in late June briefly opened a window to submit applications for lucrative licenses for pot production and then approved the only application received. The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the Health Department issued the license June 28 to Albuquerque-based GH LLC after minimal public […]
Native Americans draft redistricting proposals in New Mexico
1,440 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Native American communities across New Mexico are putting the finishing touches on proposed redistricting maps aimed at greater self-determination in future public elections.
New Mexico health officials believe 1 is dead after livestock drug overdose
841 Views New Mexico Health officials believe at least one person has died in the state after taking ivermectin to treat COVID-19. In a press conference Wednesday Dr. David Scrase issued a stern warning to New Mexicans to not take the anti-parasite drug sold at veterinary supply stores as a potential treatment for COVID-19.
Staffing shortage causes Clovis school to temporarily close
898 Views CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – School districts across the state are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. One high school in southeastern New Mexico had to close Friday because they didn’t have enough teachers able to come to work. The Clovis Municipal School District had to close Clovis High due to a staffing shortage.
Vitalant to host nearly 300 blood donation events amid shortage
832 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – Between now and October 7, Vitalant is hosting nearly 300 blood donation events across New Mexico to address a donation shortage. Extreme weather events amid the pandemic have created an urgent need for blood donations.
