Sunland Park fire chief says more resources are needed to address issues at border
448 Views   This week, officials in Doña Ana County say they are working to get a new provider to run the county’s crisis triage center. Meanwhile, advocates and area healthcare providers are working to fill the void left by the center.
NMDOH: Northeast New Mexico seeing high number of norovirus cases
512 Views   NEW MEXICO (KRQE) â Norovirus season is upon us and the country is seeing a high number of cases. The stateâs Department of Health is urging New Mexicans to stay vigilant in hopes of reducing the spread of the GI tract-attacking illness.
Wildfire season arrives in New Mexico
576 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â Meteorologists with the National Weather Service say a cigarette might not seem like much, but all a fire needs is a spark to spread.
UNM womenâs basketball defeats San Diego State
506 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) â Itâs mission accomplished for Mike Bradburyâs UNM womenâs basketball team. The Lobos made clutch free throws down the stretch to defeat San Diego State at The Pit Wednesday night 66-63. âItâs a normal thing, we play a one-possession game every game,â said UNM head coach Mike Bradbury. âSo, this time […]
Officials report first child flu death during flu season
581 Views   The child died from influenza complications; the first reported death of the 2023-24 flu season ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. â The state health department announced the first pediatric flu death of the influenza season in late February.
Roswell Animal Shelter passes spay and neuter responsibility to pet adopters
625 Views   ROSWELL, N.M. â If youâve ever adopted a pet, you know by law, pet owners are required to have their pets spayed and neutered. Itâs usually part of the adoption process.  Now, the Roswell Animal Shelter is handing that responsibility to the owners.
Expert Says Gun Wouldn’t Malfunction in “Rust” Shooting
574 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) â Courtroom testimony by an independent gun expert February 27th cast new doubt on Alec Baldwin’s account that his gun went off without pulling the trigger in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a 2021 rehearsal on the set of the Western movie âRust.â
School district in Silver City may go to voters with bond question
495 Views   This week, Silver Consolidated Schools looks into a possible bond question, the Silver High band room is named in honor of a former band director who passed away in 2022. Also, Congressman Gabe Vasquez hikes with local organizations to bring awareness to conservation legislation. Nick Seibel with the Silver City Daily Press shares […]
Cimarron High School bans backpacks and jackets
507 Views   CIMARRON, N.M. â A high school in New Mexico announced it will prohibit backpacks and other clothing items. Cimarron Municipal Schools cited “current challenges” for the change in policy at Cimarron High School. Backpacks were officially prohibited at the school on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Departing state lawmakers in New Mexico
417 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. â Itâs no secret all of our state lawmakers have to fight to keep their seats in the Roundhouse at some point. Thatâs how our Democratic process works.
