Baldwin to ABC about shooting: ‘I didn’t pull the trigger’
530 Views NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News has released a clip in which Alec Baldwin tells George Stephanopoulos that he did not pull the trigger on a gun that went off on a New Mexico film set, killing a cinematographer.
New Mexico sees lower costs for worker’s compensation insurance
452 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico insurance regulators are reducing a key component in rates for workers’ compensation coverage that should help employers spend less, starting next year.
How far behind are New Mexico’s schoolchildren?
461 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Almost two years into the pandemic, the state is still trying to grasp how much the closures and remote learning set New Mexico’s kids back. KRQE News 13 investigative reporter Gabrielle Burkhart spoke with parents, teachers, and the New Mexico Public Education Department to find out how far behind the state’s […]
Search warrant reveals who supplied guns, ammo for ‘Rust’
491 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New details are emerging about the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust” in Santa Fe. A new search warrant filed Tuesday reveals who supplied the guns and ammo for the movie, including the gun Alec Baldwin fired during rehearsal, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. The supplier was […]
Culture shock and heartache: Nurses describe working during a pandemic
474 Views “I never expected that I would be around death as much as I am now.” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — They were called heroes during the beginning of the pandemic. But now nurses tell KOAT, they are tired, overworked and stressed.
Estancia requires ‘armed’ meetings in response to new Roundhouse rules
427 Views ESTANCIA, N.M. – If you want to attend a town hall meeting in Estancia, you’re going to have to be armed. The new rule was approved during a meeting last week by town leaders and now they could be hit with a lawsuit for it.
Middle of Nowhere: New Mexico’s Multi-Million Dollar Blunder
435 Views A four month KRQE News 13 Investigation SOCORRO COUNTY (KRQE) – Established 400 years ago by Spanish Conquistador Juan de Oñate, the Royal Road of the Interior extended 1600 miles from Mexico City to Santa Fe. For three centuries, the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro played a critical role in the history of […]
Study: Emergency managers should plan for volcanic eruptions in the southwest
599 Views The southwest United States has thousands of volcanoes that were only active for a very short period of time and, a new analysis published in the journal Geosphere urges emergency managers to be aware of the potential for further volcanic activity. The authors of the study counted 2,229 volcanoes in 37 volcanic fields located in the […]
FBI: Holiday Scams
455 Views When shopping online during the holiday season—or any time of year—always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. Do your part to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim. Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and, […]
Aztec shelter in need of blankets to keep animals warm
283 Views AZTEC, N.M. – There’s never a quiet moment at the Aztec Animal Shelter, but unfortunately the shelter is full. “We’re really, really full,” Crystal Veach, shelter supervisor, said. “We have no dog kennels open right now because we’re so full, like I said, it’s been really rough. It’s been a rough summer – it’s […]