Vaccine requirements for New Mexico students
576 Views For many Albuquerque students, now is the time to be having summer fun. But for parents, it’s time to start thinking about next school year. The “Got Shots” information page has a map to locate your county with a list of participating clinics with vaccination dates available.
Here’s why it’s so hot in New Mexico
690 Views NEW MEXICO — A heat wave is making its way through New Mexico bringing near-record high temperatures to parts of the state. Albuquerque is forecast to reach 100 degrees for the next several days.
Archdiocese of Santa Fe priest arrested for sexual assault
636 Views Daniel Balizan was the pastor of Santa Maria de la Paz in Santa Fe prior to his dismissal SANTA FE, N.M. — The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has commented on the arrest of former archdiocese priest Daniel Balizan, 61, who is accused of clergy sexual abuse of a minor.
Firework regulations for Fourth of July weekend
634 Views Fire departments issue guidelines and regulations ahead of the Fourth of July. As Fourth of July celebrations begin this weekend, here are guidelines from several fire departments. For full information on fireworks regulations and restrictions, you should contact your local fire department.
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial spaceflight
712 Views TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. — Virgin Galactic, the suborbital space tourism company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, is gearing up for its first commercial flight to the edge of space.
Are CYFD decision making tools being used correctly?
667 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When CYFD pursues a report of child abuse, a caseworker interviews the child and conducts a home visit. During the process, they use a structured decision-making model, also known as a decision tool, to help determine if the child is at risk.
Safety concerns following Century Rio movie theater shooting
592 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A weekend at the movies turned deadly after a shooting broke out in the Century Rio movie theater in Northeast Albuquerque. KOAT legal expert John Day tells us that changes need to be made in order to get customers back and feeling safe.
State wants to educate public on safe use of marijuana
689 Views The Regulation and Licensing Department acknowledges the benefits cannabis has brought to New Mexico — but still wants to cover a few things about it. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The addition of recreational and medicinal marijuana has its perks according to local businesses and health experts, but state departments, like the New Mexico Regulation and […]
Report: New Mexico at risk for power outages this summer
693 Views A surge in electricity demand could hit hard for New Mexico, with scorching heat temperatures on the rise ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The North American Electric Reliability Corporation released its 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment that shows New Mexico and most Western states could be at risk for power outages.
Rico Fire has grown to over 400 acres, 0% contained
523 Views Evacuation centers for people and animals are up and running SILVER CITY, N.M. — A wildfire in a remote, mountainous area in Grant County has quickly grown in size and is being fought by U.S. Forest Service personnel and equipment, assisted by local fire departments.
