New Mexico health officials report human plague death
515 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday reported the state’s first human plague death since 2020. Officials said a Lincoln County man died after he was hospitalized with the plague. He was the first person in New Mexico with the plague since 2021.
FEMA holding workshop in Las Vegas for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims
574 Views LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The FEMA Claims Office will hold a three-day workshop to assist those affected by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire. Those who attend will be able to visit one on one with claims office representatives to ask questions about the claims process. Attendees will also be able to […]
New Mexico Senator Bill Burt to retire after serving 14 years
613 Views New Mexico Republican State Senator William “Bill” Burt announced his retirement from the Senate Friday after serving 14 years. The District 33 Senator will complete his term through 2024, according to an emailed statement released by the Senate Republican Leadership Office. Senator Burt was appointed to the Senate by former Republican Governor Susana […]
Over half of New Mexico hospitals aren’t compliant with a federal transparency rule, says advocacy group
656 Views Hospitals have to be transparent about their prices by posting them online. That’s because of a Hospital Price Transparency Rule that went into effect a few years back. In New Mexico, fewer than half of hospitals are following that rule.
Sandia Peak Tram to reopen next week
547 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — After closing for two months to update the motor system, the Sandia Peak Tram will officially reopen next week. The Tram will officially reopen Thursday at 9 a.m. They will have a ribbon cutting, tours, a Little Bear Coffee pop-up shop and live music.
Target 7 investigates where money for New Mexico United Stadium is coming from
510 Views In the past, New Mexico United has stated the stadium will be funded privately, but multiple city officials have previously said funds will be used for the facility. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the past, New Mexico United has said their new stadium would be funded privately. “The stadium costs the city nothing,” United President Ron […]
Stokes delivers State of the University on campus climate, safety and engagement
484 Views ‘There may, at times, be no message’ On Monday, March 4, Garnett Stokes, president of the University of New Mexico, gave her annual State of the University address. She reflected on UNM’s past as it embarks on its future with discussions of safety, student success and overall campus climate at the forefront of her speech.
New Mexico lawmakers react to governor’s vetoes in budget
442 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a more than $10 billion budget into law but not before using the veto pen to strike a few things from it. News 13 spoke with leaders in the House and Senate about their reactions to some of what didn’t make the cut.
Lobos win at home over Fresno State
492 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — March is primetime grindtime for college basketball teams and the Lobo men’s basketball team grinded out a crucial win to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives want accountability from the state’s task force
488 Views Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state budget Wednesday which included $200,000 to address the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. But advocates are saying it’s not enough.
