COVID-19 booster shot immunity with breakthrough cases
1,016 Views It’s been eight months since the first COVID-19 vaccine was made available, and booster shots are on the horizon. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people take the booster shot at that eighth-month mark, but what happens if you’ve gotten the virus after being vaccinated?
Tribes, states seek review of Native child adoptions case
1,450 Views FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to review a case that centers on whether Native American families should receive preference in adoptions of Native children.
Elected officials call for new path to citizenship for undocumented essential workers
1,208 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – 90 elected officials from New Mexico are calling on the Biden administration to open the door for undocumented immigrants, especially the ones who have helped keep the country running during the pandemic.
New Mexico data shows apparent ‘deceleration’ in new COVID-19 cases
829 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After more than a month of concern about a steep upward trend of new COVID-19 cases amid the spread of the more infectious Delta variant, New Mexico’s top health officials indicated signs of hope for a slowing rate of new infections. The latest data presented in a news conference Wednesday […]
Plenty of New Mexicans traveled on Labor Day weekend
978 Views Number of people at airports hit pre-pandemic levels ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Millions of New Mexicans hit the road and the friendly skies this weekend and for some of them, it was the first time since the pandemic they have traveled. “For the most part it is at full capacity,” said Simon Gonzalez who went […]
Some New Mexicans turn to livestock drug to treat, prevent coronavirus
765 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local health officials said some New Mexicans are taking a drug meant for livestock to treat or prevent COVID-19 in people. Despite the drug not being approved by the FDA or other national health organizations to treat COVID, the state’s Poison Center said they’ve seen an increase in New Mexicans […]
Building The Next Generation Of Healthcare Professionals In New Mexico
804 Views New Mexico has faced a healthcare professional shortage in the past few years. Dr. Alexa Doig, Director of New Mexico State University’s School of Nursing, says recruiting faculity for the local nursing program is crucial.
NM winery adapts as worker shortage leads to ‘necessary evil’
1,304 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – As New Mexico’s worker shortage continues, some business owners are adapting, including at some of the state’s vineyards. They’ve rebounded from the drought, but as a 5th-generation farmer told KOB 4, the way some operate may have changed forever.
Video shows flash flood wiping out road in southern New Mexico
1,954 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Video shows a flash flood wiping out a road in Southern New Mexico. Steven Aldridge works for the Lincoln County Road Department and says this is the gap road off Highway 380 near Capitan on Tuesday.
Balloon Fiesta will require masks, cancel some events amid virus surge
895 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The International Balloon Fiesta on Wednesday announced they will require masks for all guests in all indoor areas and in crowded outdoor settings. The Music Fiesta and the Balloon Discovery Center will each be cancelled for this year’s festivities. The Music Fiesta is being cancelled due to the close proximity of […]
