Questionable comment made by NM lawmaker
197 Views Rep. Susan Herrera makes eye-opening comment directed at people with intellectual disabilities during meeting SANTA FE, N.M. — A remark by a New Mexico state representative is getting a lot of attention and has some New Mexicans asking her to step down.
Balloon Fiesta reopens search for executive director
217 Views The board of directors for the world’s largest gathering of hot-air balloons is in search once again for an executive director. During its search, Paul Smith will return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as its interim executive director. Director Sam Parks left the role earlier in December.
New TSA unit aims to assist high travel volumes at Sunport
168 Views It’s part of a $87 million project funded by the airport to expand on what they believe will bring them into a new era of New Mexico travel. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Saturday morning, the city and Albuquerque Sunport officials announced a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint for all travelers. Director of Aviation Richard McCurley […]
First movie begins filming in New Mexico since SAG AFTRA strike
182 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Whole Hog Cafe on Central Avenue in Albuquerque has been sitting closed. But it’s back open with the lights, cameras, and plenty of action.
Winter storm warnings issued for parts of New Mexico
163 Views NEW MEXICO — A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of northeast and north central New Mexico through Friday. Areas included in the warning are Raton, Clayton, Roy, Wagon Mound, Mora, Taos, Las Vegas, Los Alamos and Chama.
New Mexico governor details gun violence prevention efforts
139 Views “This will be a very strong public safety session,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Expect to see assault weapons ban on my call.” SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Senior Public Safety Advisor Ben Baker and Department of Health Secretary Pat Allen to provide an update on the state’s public health […]
RECA compensation for New Mexico Downwinders rejected by US House
158 Views Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat, has introduced radiation exposure compensation bills in every Congress since he was first elected to the U.S. House in 2008 All members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation expressed outrage with the U.S. House leadership’s move to block compensation for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear […]
7 Keeps You Safe: Here’s how you can avoid holiday scams
221 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s that time of year when consumers are in the process of buying holiday gifts for family and friends. Many consumers are expecting holiday gifts to come in the mail.
Cannabis Control Division ramping up enforcement
213 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Target 7 was the first to tell you about how some cannabis dispensaries were not following the rules and were selling marijuana coming from outside New Mexico. In some cases, it was unregulated.
National leaders, gun safety advocates discuss gun legislation
187 Views “Our youth, we can tell you from first-hand experience they are frightened, confused and deeply stressed,” Miranda Viscoli with New Mexicans to prevent gun violence said WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich held a news conference to discuss his newly introduced legislation to help tackle gun violence nationwide on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
