Data: New Mexico has highest job numbers in state history
1,387 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Department of Workforce Solutions announced New Mexico has the highest job numbers in its history. KOB 4 spoke with an official from the state Economic Development Department who says there’s been several efforts all working together to create this job growth.
Contractors dig deep to build new air shaft at US nuclear waste repository
1,011 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy says it’s making progress on a new ventilation shaft at the nation’s only underground nuclear repository that will allow the facility to ramp up operations as it disposes of tons of waste from decades of research and bomb making.
Supreme Court preserves law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families
810 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved the system that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children, rejecting a broad attack from some Republican-led states and white families who argued it is based on race.
Court documents show prosecutors may choose to recharge Alec Baldwin
864 Views SANTA FE, N.M. – We could find out in the next six months if actor Alec Baldwin will face any charges connected to the deadly shooting on the set of “Rust.” That’s one of the revelations contained in recent court filings in the case of the film’s armorer — Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Very Large Array to expand from 27 antennas to 260
590 Views SOCORRO, N.M. – The Very Large Array near Socorro is scanning space frequencies and life, and it’s been doing that for decades. Soon, we can expect to see that Very Large Array to expand.
Navajo landowners protest U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s visit to NM after new ban
908 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Some people on the Navajo Nation disagreed with a new rule that aims to limit oil and gas activity around Chaco Canyon for the next 20 years.
New statewide ad campaign encourages cannabis safety
903 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s recreational marijuana industry is bringing new opportunities and new concerns to residents across the state. On Wednesday, the state’s Cannabis Control Division launched a new ad campaign reminding New Mexicans about the rules and regulations surrounding the drug.
5 Albuquerque teens killed in surge of shootings
688 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On Tuesday, Albuquerque police identified five teens killed in a surge of shootings all within the first week of June. “There are more and more teens armed with firearms now than any other period than I’ve ever seen,” said APD Chief Harold Medina during a press conference Monday.
Rep. Christine Trujillo announces resignation from Legislature
570 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — State Rep. Christine Trujillo, D-Albuquerque, announced Saturday that she will resign from the New Mexico House of Representatives at the end of the month.
New Mexico’s free fishing day is this Saturday
933 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — This Saturday, anglers can fish for free in New Mexico as the state celebrates National Boating and Fishing Week. Throughout the state, for Saturday only, anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters. However, you must respect rules and regulations, such as the limits on how much you can […]
