Balloon Fiesta announces special shapes for 2023
518 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here and officials say there will be over 100 special shapes flying over New Mexico’s sky. There will be 107 special shape balloons from 6 different countries.
New Mexico colleges and universities seeing increased enrollment
384 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Pre-pandemic college enrollment at state colleges were at nearly 122,000. By the fall of 2021, that number dropped to 105,000. In 2010, enrollment numbers throughout the state were more than 150,000 students.
Fire burns Walmart in Clovis, New Mexico
573 Views CLOVIS, N.M. — A fire has forced the closure of the Walmart in Clovis, NM. According to the Clovis Police Department, officials responded to the Walmart at 3728 North Price St. for a fire alarm. When officers and fire personnel arrived on the scene, they found the building on fire.
Medicaid scam targeting thousands of Native Americans for profit
586 Views It’s an operation that has garnered the attention of the FBI and the Attorney General’s Office, and it’s slowly becoming a national problem. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “They said they can give you the world. They can say anything you want. Well, make it better,” said a man identifying himself as “J.” He’s one […]
Human remains found at New Mexico Highlands University
467 Views “If we had known [the remains were there,] we would have had an archeological team in place when we began construction.” LAS VEGAS — Construction crews at New Mexico Highlands University alerted the school of the discovery of human remains near one of their buildings. It happened when the crews were digging a […]
SFPS board proposing ban on Santa Fe Fiesta Council in schools
569 Views Few from Thursday’s meeting agreed with the proposed ban saying, “The fiestas representation and activities have inadvertently perpetuate a narrative that glorifies the colonization or subjugation of indigenous peoples.” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Thursday parents and local Santa Fe residents voiced their frustrations towards a Santa Fe Public School resolution, which would ban the […]
PNM shares program to save on electric bill
553 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — PNM wants to remind customers about the multiple resources they have to help customers tackle their electric bills. One of them is called the Free PNM Home Energy Checkup.
The hold fentanyl has on New Mexico
591 Views Local officials and survivors know the dangers of fentanyl — but they both agree there are resources to help people beat the addiction before it gets the best of them ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s in our communities, it’s found wherever we go, and it’s something Bernalillo County officials say needs to be discussed […]
Early educators advocating for higher wages and better support
576 Views Parents and teachers talk about improvements to early education system. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Parents and early educators from across New Mexico love their kids, and they care about their futures. They say something needs to be done to address the state’s early education system.
99th Burning of Zozobra: Tickets, parking, how to watch
632 Views The 99th Burning of Zozobra is just around the corner and Old Man Gloom will go up in flames on Sept. 1 at Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe. Here’s everything you need to know about tickets, parking, how to get there and the schedule of events.
