New Mexico Highlands University suspends classes until April 14 after ransomware attack
546 Views LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University experienced a ransomware attack late last week which resulted in classes being canceled until Sunday. In response to the attack, the university took the impacted systems offline and commenced an investigation.
Federal trial against former New Mexico state representative accused of fraud set for June
460 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The federal trial against Sheryl Williams Stapleton is scheduled to begin in two months. She pled not guilty to 35 charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and multiple counts of bribery and money laundering.
Arizona abortion ban impact in New Mexico
482 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico has been one of the states that has enacted protections for reproductive health since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Those protections are still in place but now that’s not the case for Arizona women or health care providers.
Navajo Nation will provide sustainable homes under a partnership with manufacturer
507 Views Navajo Nation citizens have spent decades in need of new and improved housing across their reservation. In response, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is working with ZenniHome in a public-private partnership to bring sustainable and affordable factory-made housing to its citizens.
Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’
458 Views (The Hill) – The Justice Department announced Thursday it has submitted a final rule to the federal register that would close the so-called “gun show loophole,” a significant step in the Biden administration’s efforts to curb gun violence and better regulate gun sales.
New Mexico’s largest mental health facility to receive multi-million dollar upgrade
479 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A multi-million dollar project at our state’s largest mental health facility is picking up speed. Developers are finalizing their plans for a new forensics unit at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute. That’s the so-called mental health hospital in Las Vegas.
Governor eyes special session and license requirement for panhandling in NMPBS interview
523 Views Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham still says there is a high likelihood that she’ll call a special legislative session this year to try to get more public safety bills on the books. One of those laws could require people who panhandle to get business licenses.
New Mexico governor joins Arizona in asking for better uranium mine cleanup
576 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has hundreds of old uranium mine sites around the state, and the federal government has been working to understand the scope of contamination at some mine sites. Now New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said more needs to be done.
Farmington airport to undergo major upgrades ahead of potential partnership
667 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. – A partnership between an airline and an airport in the Four Corners is up in the air. That’s even after the airport made requested changes.
New Mexico United makes changes to stadium design
455 Views Neighbors still not happy, they want a complete roof ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A group of neighbors are fighting to stop the New Mexico United from building a stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park. Now, the soccer team has responded by changing the design of the stadium in an attempt to make them happy.
