Health department changes COVID-19 response in New Mexico

788 Views Changes are on the way for how the New Mexico Department of Health will address the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as the emergency public health order expired to begin April.
Hiker Rescued on Sandia Peak

763 Views Man was near the top of La Luz Trail ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Rescue crews saved a hiker who got stuck near the top of La Luz Trail in the Sandia Mountains. Officials say a 41-year-old man got to the last quarter of the trail Monday night and found himself stuck in waist-deep snow.
People more vigilant this fire season

499 Views Fire crews put out a fire near Jemez Springs that burned a few acres. A similar situation happened on Sunday on Highway 550 near Farmington.
First US lunar rover headed to the moon and college students made it

469 Views ‘Iris’ the small and lightweight rover will ride to the lunar surface on the rocket-powered Peregrine lander. The U.S. has had quite a presence on the moon throughout history. We landed the first person on its surface, staked the first flag, brought back samples, and we’re headed back in just a few years. […]
Farmington police shoot and kill man at wrong response location

542 Views FARMINGTON, N.M. — New Mexico State Police are investigating a police shooting that left one person dead in a Farmington neighborhood. The shooting took place around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night.
New drug mixture hits New Mexico, several overdoses reported

787 Views Four overdoses reported in Colfax County within 48 hours COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. — A new warning from deputies and paramedics regarding what is being called ‘Tranq’ by the Drug Enforcement Administration. In just 48 hours, Colfax County deputies responded to three overdoses from what they believe is due to the drug. The Raton Fire Department […]
Taos Ski Valley to reopen after water failure

753 Views The reopening comes just before the 2023 ski season comes to a close TAOS, N.M. — The Taos Ski Valley resort plans to reopen Thursday after a water system failure in the village closed the resort earlier this month.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses New Mexico infrastructure needs

975 Views In 2020, Target 7 highlighted the state’s lack of safety barriers and narrow medians on interstates, resulting in dozens of deadly head-on crashes ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited New Mexico on Tuesday as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” tour. In an interview with Secretary Buttigieg, KOAT asked […]
One injured, three homes destroyed in New Mexico wildfires

585 Views Wildfires sparked in different parts on New Mexico on Sunday. Echo Ridge Fire Crews are working to contain a wildfire that destroyed homes and injured one in Torrance county.
Court accepts plea for David Halls for his role in “Rust” movie shooting

783 Views A judge approved a plea agreement to resolve a weapons-related charge Friday against a codefendant in the case against actor Alec Baldwin for the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set.