NM school efforts to improve graduation rates
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 2022 graduating class had a 76% graduation rate — a less than 1% decrease from the year before. Santa Fe Public Schools and Albuquerque Public Schools are focusing on students’ mental health.
Death lawsuit filed against CYFD for 1-month-old infant
Views 0 LOS LUNAS, N.M. — The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department now faces a lawsuit stemming from a 2021 infant death in Los Lunas. The death of 1-month-old Waylon Padilla was ruled a homicide by police during its investigation. This led to mother Kiria Milton facing a charge of child abuse resulting in death.
Sandia Labs develops sensor to use during cancer treatment
Views 0 The Sandia National Laboratories has developed a new sensor to detect radioactive materials during proton radiotherapy. Researcher Patrick Doty, among others, created a plan to use an imaging patch, which makes it easier to provide dosages to the correct areas. Doty explains how this can help, especially with younger patients with cancer.
How to avoid COVID-19, flu and RSV this holiday season
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Video above provides the latest COVID-19 stats, community levels for Bernalillo County November and December are festive months full of gatherings and celebrations with loved ones. According to health experts, increases in respiratory viruses such as the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, are expected this holiday […]
New Mexico attorney general calls for change in red flag gun law
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez urged lawmakers and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to consider changes to the state’s current red flag law at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s office on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks part of New Mexico
Views 0 MENTONE, Texas — An earthquake rocked parts of southeast New Mexico and parts of far West Texas early Wednesday morning. According to the USGS, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake was measured 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas.
Meow Wolf highlighting Native American history
Views 0 Victor Ortiz began his work as an artist at the age of 6. He’s been on a mission to show people the importance of Native American culture through his art. SANTA FE, N.M. — From the Cochiti Pueblo to traveling the world, one artist has followed his dream but has never forgotten his roots.
Bills addressing migrants, border issues dividing parties
Views 0 Representative Gabe Vasquez has been working on a package of bills to tackle border issues, but its effectiveness is being questioned by republicans. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Representative Gabe Vasquez brings together migrant workers who specialize in health care, oil and gas, education and more.
Oñate protest shooting suspect charged with hate crime; pleads not guilty
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Juan de Oñate has been a controversial figure for centuries celebrated by the Spanish for the conquest of New Mexico and disgraced for the violence that came with it. A month ago in Española Rio Arriba County officials planned to re-install a statue that had been removed.
A stabbing stops train in New Mexico, raising passengers’ questions
Views 0 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s not every day New Mexico State Police respond to a moving crime scene. “Hello, folks. So, unfortunately, right now, this is a crime scene,” said a New Mexico State Police officer in a body cam video Target 7 obtained.
