UNM expands health resources through partnership with TimelyCare
308 Views The University of New Mexico has partnered with TimelyCare, higher education’s most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, to offer students free and equitable access to mental health support, medical care and basic needs assistance.
Medicaid scam targeting thousands of Native Americans for profit
286 Views It’s an operation that has garnered the attention of the FBI and the Attorney General’s Office, and it’s slowly becoming a national problem. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “They said they can give you the world. They can say anything you want. Well, make it better,” said a man identifying himself as “J.” He’s one […]
What is going on with college athletic conference realignments?
284 Views Listed to improve athlete welfare, the athletics department Research and Public Service Projects Funding request was increased by $3.5 million from last year. This increase comes amidst conversations about the potential realignment of the Mountain West Conference.
Local parent asks for a formal review of a book included in a Las Cruces Public Schools library
341 Views Recently we reached out to Las Cruces Public Schools’ Public Information Officer Kelly Jameson, and asked about a recent incident where a parent asked for a formal review of a book at Mayfield High School titled Jack of Hearts and Other Parts.
Human remains found at New Mexico Highlands University
277 Views “If we had known [the remains were there,] we would have had an archeological team in place when we began construction.” LAS VEGAS — Construction crews at New Mexico Highlands University alerted the school of the discovery of human remains near one of their buildings. It happened when the crews were digging a […]
New report shows economic impact of Spaceport America in New Mexico
279 Views TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. – Spaceport America has been at the center of national attention recently as more Virgin Galactic commercial flights launch from New Mexico. But according to a new report from New Mexico State University and the Arrowhead Center, it’s more than just the shuttle thrusters that have been going sky-high.
New Mexico looking to pay farmers to let their land go dry near lower Rio Grande
264 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico’s Interstate Stream Commission is boosting its efforts to conserve water around the lower Rio Grande. The commission will take grant applications for farmers to let their land go dry.
Local Economy Benefits from White Sands National Park Tourism
309 Views Las Cruces, NM – On this edition of PUENTES a la comunidad, bridges to the community, host Emily Guerra spoke with White Sands National Park Program Manager of Interpretation, Brian Powers, about tourism and local economic benefits. A recent report from the National Park Service (NPS) showed that tourism to White Sands National […]
Tennessee woman wins HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico
178 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman from Kingsport, Tennessee was named the lucky winner of HGTV’s Smart Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Stacey Braswell won the grand prize package valued at $2.2 million.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
242 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson could soon add Nobel Prize winner to his resume. Richardson is nominated for his work to free hostages and political prisoners in foreign countries.
