First Lady Jill Biden visits South Valley health care center as part of 3-day visit
789 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The first lady of the United States started her three-day trip to the Southwest with a visit to a health care center in Albuquerque’s South Valley. First Lady Jill Biden and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham visited the First Choice Community Medical Center where New Mexicans were receiving the Moderna vaccine.
LISTEN: NAACP President Dr. Bobbie Green On The Chauvin Verdict
1,263 Views We now continue our coverage in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. KRWG News talked with Doctor Bobbie Green on Tuesday. She is the President of the NAACP of Dona Ana County.
NMAA: Students must follow COVID-19 safety rules
1,346 Views NMAA concerned about sports & graduation Monday morning, school district superintendents from across New Mexico held a special meeting to discuss concerns that too many students and spectators are not following COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Efforts underway to get New Mexico students vaccinated
805 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics specifically for Albuquerque Public School students and their families are scheduled for next week but the spots are not filling up. Registration has been open to students since last week, but APS says Monday the state changed it, so parents are no longer required to accompany their 16- or […]
MDC plans to provide Moderna vaccines to inmate population
886 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) is planning to vaccinate all inmates in custody who wish to receive a vaccine.
High court takes up case on virus relief funding for tribes
908 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in a case that will determine who is eligible for more than $530 million in federal virus relief funding set aside for tribes last year.
Immigrant Girls Being Removed From Houston Facility
881 Views HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it is removing immigrant girls from a facility in Houston. HHS said that about 450 girls are being removed from the Emergency Intake Site for Unaccompanied Children operated by the National Association of Christian Churches where were housed since April 1.
BCSO Sheriff announces run for mayor
870 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales announced on Monday that he will be running for Mayor of Albuquerque. Gonzales said he’s running for mayor to address the cities crime issue, as well as create jobs and improving New Mexicans quality of life.
NMAA cracks down on COVID-safe practice violators
1,252 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Activities Association is cracking down on teams violating COVID-safe practices. “Right now, I’m very worried if what we’re doing continues that we will not have the chance to finish the season,” said NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez.
Mayfield High School In Las Cruces Moves To Remote Learning; District Investigates “Secret Prom”
1,062 Views Under advisement from the New Mexico Public Education Department and the Department of Health, Mayfield High School will voluntarily switch to remote learning for the next ten days while Las Cruces Public Schools investigates allegations that a so-called secret prom occurred over the weekend. Remote learning will be in effect between Friday, April 16 and Monday, April 26 to mitigate any potential spread of COVID-19.
