APD: Family leaving ballpark targeted in fatal road rage shooting
269 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police released new details on a shooting that left an 11-year-old boy dead Wednesday night after he and his family left Isotopes Park. As the boy and his family were driving away from the park, their vehicle pulled in front of another vehicle, according to APD Chief Harold Medina.
New research shows COVID-19 impacted otherwise healthy Native Americans disproportionately
262 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New research is showing evidence that COVID-19 hit Native American communities even harder than previously thought. A recently-published study from the University of New Mexico shows, for the first time, there were disproportionately higher numbers of tragic outcomes even among Native Americans who did not have pre-existing conditions – meaning […]
Memorial services set for former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson
328 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — Memorial services will take place next week, honoring former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson who died over the weekend. Richardson Center officials say the former governor will lie in state at the State Capitol rotunda from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 13.
Jury convicts driver in boy’s death outside River of Lights
296 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Closing arguments were held Wednesday in the trial of a local man accused of driving drunk and killing a little boy outside the River of Lights. The state and the defense said Sergio Almanza was driving recklessly and caused the crash that killed 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya.
‘Paws in the Pen’: Program pairs shelter puppies with inmates
306 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The “Paws in the Pen” program at the state penitentiary in Santa Fe brings in pups to be teamed up with inmates. For eight weeks, 14 inmates will train seven rescue dogs from the Española Humane Society – but the dogs aren’t the only ones learning.
New report shows economic impact of Spaceport America in New Mexico
295 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.
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
252 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.
New Mexico officials project record budget in 2024
350 Views LAS VEGAS, N.M. – The Legislative Finance Committee presented its budget report Wednesday in Las Vegas, and it’s projecting a lot of extra money. This isn’t the first year they have projected big bucks coming in either, but what does this really mean for our state?
FDA approves heart pump study in New Mexico
302 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An FDA-approved heart pump study is being conducted here in New Mexico with the goal of improving recovery for patients. The Recover IV study focuses on heart attack patients and their long-term recovery. The New Mexico Heart Institute at Lovelace Medical Center is conducting the study.
New Mexico State preaches anti-hazing message as student-athletes return for fall season
234 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Top administrators at New Mexico State University wanted to find just the right wording to announce that they were pulling the plug on the men’s basketball season following reports of alleged hazing involving team members.
