U.S. Highway 180 collapses after flooding damages roadway
1,375 Views SILVER CITY, N.M. — U.S. Highway 180 remains closed after flooding caused part of the roadway to collapse. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the roadway outside of a bridge on U.S. 180 was undermined when extreme flooding went through the area. The collapse happened on Wednesday.
New species of dinosaur discovered in northwest New Mexico
419 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new species of a horned dinosaur was discovered by paleontologists in a 74-million-year-old rock formation south of Farmington. The Bisticeratops froeseorum was discovered in the Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness area.
NM unemployment rate hits 14-year low, still the worst in the country
810 Views Although the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 % in July. New Mexico still has the worst rate in the country. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 2008 and the governor was proud of it. Although the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 % in July. New Mexico still […]
Gila River sees record-breaking flood
1,006 Views The Gila River experienced a record-breaking flood last weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the Gila River crested at over 30 feet near Virden, New Mexico on Sunday night. The previous record was set on Dec. 19, 1978, at 29 feet.
Ruidoso flash flooding sweeps through homes
961 Views Residents near Gavilan Canyon near Ruidoso got the worst of it. RUIDOSO, N.M. — With heavy rain and flash flooding hitting some parts of New Mexico, residents near Gavilan Canyon north of Ruidoso got the worst of it. Heavy rain and flash floods swept through people’s homes which caused severe damage from yards to […]
Little League World Series player in critical condition after falling from bunk bed
567 Views WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A 12-year-old Little League World Series player from Utah was in critical condition Tuesday with what his family said was a head injury suffered when he fell off the top bunk of his bed at the dormitory complex.
Some New Mexicans to receive federal student loan forgiveness
500 Views The U.S. Department of Education has announced that all federal student loans remaining for borrowers that attended ITT Technical Institute from 2005, through the school’s closure in 2016, will be discharged. In New Mexico, 1,950 students will have their federal student loans discharged, totaling nearly $38.8 million.
Family of Jevon Descheenie marches to Navajo Nation offices for answers
678 Views WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — In October 2021, Jevon Descheenie was arrested by Navajo Nation Police. Hours later, he disappeared from police custody. He was found two weeks later dead in a canal.
West Nile virus found in Bernalillo County
578 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The city of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department and officials with Bernalillo County have detected the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitos in the county for 2022. City and county officials say the West Nile-positive mosquitos were found through routine testing at different locations throughout Albuquerque and unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County.
Target 7 Investigation gets results for Albuquerque property owners dealing with homeless camping
763 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Target 7 told you about a piece of property across the street from Coronado Park in an investigation that aired in late July. Despite ‘No Trespassing’ signs, the homeless would camp there while the park was being cleaned.
