New Mexico leaders suggest next moves after Title 42
662 Views From infrastructure to immigration reform, the discussion on what happens next after Title 42 is up in the air. City leaders and legislators have an idea of what should be done. SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — In Sunland Park, New Mexico, city leaders say immigration has been problematic in their communities. “That has been an issue, […]
Swatting calls could be coming from the other side of the world
486 Views No arrests have been made in New Mexico hoaxes New data shows there have been more than 22 fake calls reporting an active shooter or some kind of threat to New Mexico schools, and it is costing more than $710,000 in lost instructional time.
Here’s how New Mexico and Texas are responding to the end of Title 42
707 Views The NM National Guard hasn’t been tasked by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for any mission at the border, but says just like any other crisis, they’re always prepared ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. officials are bracing for an influx of migrants at the southern border as Title 42 is set to expire on Thursday, May […]
Title 42 is ending soon. What should New Mexico expect?
766 Views When the law ends, officials say they are expecting a surge of migrants coming to Southern New Mexico, but others say asylum seekers will find it difficult. The end of Title 42 is nearly upon us. When the law ends, officials say they are expecting a surge of migrants coming to Southern New […]
New Mexico named worst state for drug use
682 Views A study into drug use across all 50 states saw New Mexico as the worst for drug use, according to WalletHub. The Land of Enchantment was placed in the lowest ranking spots in several categories. New Mexico was listed as No. 2 for the percentage of teenage drug users, trailing only Vermont.
Former Rio Rancho football player signs with Green Bay Packers
531 Views RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A former Rio Rancho football player will begin his professional football career with the Green Bay Packers. Defensive lineman Keshawn Banks signed a deal as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.
Flooding impacting residents in Ojo Caliente
802 Views OJO CALIENTE, N.M. — Water levels in the Rio Ojo Caliente are rising to flood alert criteria. One resident’s ranch is submerged in water as the melting snow pack up north continues to raise water levels. “I’m afraid that the river will jump over there and make the river here,” said Glen Lovato.
Disney film begins production in New Mexico
619 Views The film will include 10 New Mexican actors along with over 500 in-state workers participating SOCORRO, N.M. — A Disney family film has started filming in Socorro and will continue filming in New Mexico through May 2023. The film is a remake of, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.”
Cleanup efforts underway after floodwaters hit Chinle
933 Views CHINLE, Ariz. — Raging floodwaters from melting snowpack in the Chuska Mountains engulfed the Chinle community. A berm breach caused multiple residents to be displaced or stranded in their homes.
Report shows Albuquerque ranks 17th in the nation among other cities for homicide rate
703 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque is ranked 17th among 70 of the largest cities in the nation according to a report looking at trends for rape, robbery and aggravated assault but one of the eye-catching is the increase in homicides.
