CDC, doctors still recommend masks in some New Mexico counties
1,325 Views Doctors: Mask wearing depends on health and what county you’re in Are you tired of wearing masks or do you still want to keep them on? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some new recommendations when it comes to wearing masks. The new model focuses on serious cases of COVID-19 and […]
From segregated schools to the Hall of Fame: A Carlsbad native’s journey to the NFL
844 Views CARLSBAD, N.M. — Out of the 5 million who have played or coached, he became one of the few inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and even played in the NFL. John Wooten, a Carlsbad native, has seen a lot of success, but had to overcome racial injustices along the way.
Here’s where you still have to wear a mask in New Mexico
950 Views ALBUIQUERQUE, N.M. — The state of New Mexico ended its mask mandate last week after Gov. Lujan Grisham announced the news in a press conference on Thursday. However, there are still places in New Mexico that require people to wear a mask.
New Mexico Legislature looking to relieve pressure on health care industry
863 Views Legislation to recruit and keep health care professionals from New Mexico headed to governor’s desk Our state faces a massive health care worker shortage, and state lawmakers hope to address it. The Legislature is looking to spend about $171 million to recruit and retain health care professionals. They’re also looking to invest in our […]
Navajo Nation sues San Juan County over new redistricting map
474 Views President Jonathan Nez says the new map undervalues Native American votes in the county This month, the Navajo Nation filed a lawsuit against San Juan County over a new redistricting plan. Similar to the way state redistricting works, every 10 years, San Juan County uses new census data to realign its political districts.
New Mexico ending its mask mandate, effective immediately
1,117 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — The state of New Mexico is ending its mask mandate, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced. Speaking during a Thursday afternoon press briefing, the governor removed her own face covering, saying that the state’s face mask mandate for indoor public settings is lifted, effective immediately.
Alec Baldwin, ‘Rust’ producers sued by family of cinematographer killed on set
643 Views The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” is suing Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers for wrongful death, their attorneys said Tuesday. Lawyers for the family of Halyna Hutchins announced the lawsuit filed in New Mexico in the name of Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their […]
‘Sober Curious’ movement picks up speed
1,114 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Dry January and beyond, KOAT talks to Mericka Lehman, a New Mexico woman who passed the month to re-evaluate her relationship with alcohol — and she’s not the only one. She’s part of what’s called the ‘Sober Curious’ movement, which has gained popularity during the pandemic.
If you’re a PNM customer, you may experience blackouts this summer
855 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Some Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) customers could possibly face blackouts for the next two summers. On Wednesday, company officials announced resource adequacy had hit a new low.
Albuquerque crematorium gets license back to meet unprecedented need
849 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Jan. 8, thick black smoke was coming from the Fairview Memorial Park Crematorium on Yale Boulevard. Neighbors were so concerned they took video and reached out to Target 7.
