New year, new laws in 2024
422 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The traditional New Mexico yellow license plates will now be available as a special acequia license plate benefiting the acequia and community fund with the goal of advocating for water rights.
New vaccine could lower bad cholesterol developed at UNM
466 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2 in 5 adults have high cholesterol, and a new vaccine developed by researchers at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine could help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol.
Protesters at Coronado Mall bring attention to Israel-Hamas war
564 Views For months, groups have been trying to spread awareness of the conflict between Hamas and Israel. Protesters once again did that before Christmas. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The sights and sounds of last-minute holiday shopping filled the Coronado Center, but one group at the mall had a different plan — to protest the Hamas-Israel conflict.
Questionable comment made by NM lawmaker
402 Views Rep. Susan Herrera makes eye-opening comment directed at people with intellectual disabilities during meeting SANTA FE, N.M. — A remark by a New Mexico state representative is getting a lot of attention and has some New Mexicans asking her to step down.
Balloon Fiesta reopens search for executive director
498 Views The board of directors for the world’s largest gathering of hot-air balloons is in search once again for an executive director. During its search, Paul Smith will return to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as its interim executive director. Director Sam Parks left the role earlier in December.
New TSA unit aims to assist high travel volumes at Sunport
1,362 Views It’s part of a $87 million project funded by the airport to expand on what they believe will bring them into a new era of New Mexico travel. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Saturday morning, the city and Albuquerque Sunport officials announced a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint for all travelers. Director of Aviation Richard McCurley […]
First movie begins filming in New Mexico since SAG AFTRA strike
465 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Whole Hog Cafe on Central Avenue in Albuquerque has been sitting closed. But it’s back open with the lights, cameras, and plenty of action.
Winter storm warnings issued for parts of New Mexico
382 Views NEW MEXICO — A winter storm warning has been issued for parts of northeast and north central New Mexico through Friday. Areas included in the warning are Raton, Clayton, Roy, Wagon Mound, Mora, Taos, Las Vegas, Los Alamos and Chama.
New Mexico governor details gun violence prevention efforts
371 Views “This will be a very strong public safety session,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Expect to see assault weapons ban on my call.” SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Senior Public Safety Advisor Ben Baker and Department of Health Secretary Pat Allen to provide an update on the state’s public health […]
RECA compensation for New Mexico Downwinders rejected by US House
377 Views Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat, has introduced radiation exposure compensation bills in every Congress since he was first elected to the U.S. House in 2008 All members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation expressed outrage with the U.S. House leadership’s move to block compensation for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear […]
