Medicare recipients could be targeted in a Covid-19 test kit scam
539 Views Scammers are ordering Covid-19 test kits under other’s Medicare accounts As the seasons are changing, respiratory illnesses are starting to ramp back up. Covid-19 test kit scams are happening across the United States, including here in Albuquerque. Recently, two people, who want to stay anonymous, received the package in the mail.
Why the number of dispensaries is concerning the cannabis industry
618 Views There are more than 1,000 licensed dispensaries in New Mexico. Professionals in the cannabis industry speak on why it may worry them. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the most recent report from the state, New Mexico’s cannabis industry brought in more than $30 million every month from March to September.
Gordon Bennett race balloon crashes in Texas
547 Views Balloon Fiesta officials: accident involves Poland Team 1 CRANDALL, Texas — A gas balloon participating in the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett crashed in Texas. According to Balloon Fiesta officials, Poland Team 1 came into contact with a powerline near Crandall, Texas on Monday evening.
Balloons take to the sky for a kaleidoscope of color on Day 3 of Balloon Fiesta
607 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s day 3 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! The green flag is up and balloons are starting to take to the sky. If you can’t make it to Balloon Fiesta today, ride along with Sky 7 and we fly with the balloons painting the Albuquerque skyline.
WATCH LIVE: Balloons lift off in ‘unofficial’ kickoff to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
577 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pilots are lifting off in the “unofficial” kickoff to Balloon Fiesta with Albuquerque Aloft. Balloons are launched from from schools around the Albuquerque Metro.
Pilots prepare for ‘camping out in the sky’ as they compete in Gordon Bennett gas balloon race
453 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s been 15 years since the world’s elite gas balloon pilots have gathered in the United States for a race with roots that stretch back more than a century. The pilots will be launching for this year’s Gordon Bennett competition during an international balloon fiesta that draws hundreds of thousands […]
Asylum seekers are ending up homeless
555 Views The number of migrants coming to the Duke City has jumped from 35 people per week to 100 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Asylum seekers coming to Albuquerque for help are ending up homeless on the streets of the Duke City, Target 7 has learned. As a result, nonprofit organizations contracted by the city are […]
Over 100,000 are without Medicaid in New Mexico. Here’s why
514 Views During the pandemic, Medicaid helped provide numerous services for everyone — now that the health emergency is averted, what’s left for the program? ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico officials are sounding the alarm for people who have been on Medicaid during the pandemic. New Mexico Medicaid Director Lorelei Kellogg said coverage is lapsing […]
PNM working to keep balloonists and spectators safe during Balloon Fiesta
575 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Balloon Fiesta is a time when we see hundreds of balloons in the Albuquerque sky. While balloons fly, pilots need to be aware of powerlines in the area in order to stay safe.
New Mexico redistricting case set to begin
496 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The race for Congressional District Two is one of the most contested in the country. The new map includes areas of Bernalillo County, which led to a lawsuit from New Mexico Republicans accusing Democrats of gerrymandering with that redistricting.
