New laws in New Mexico: Higher minimum wage, paid sick leave and recreational cannabis

911 Views   Starting no later than April 1, New Mexicans over the age of 21 can soon buy cannabis at the dispensary. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new year means new laws are in effect in New Mexico. “Statewide, the minimum wage in New Mexico has increased to $11.50 per hour. This will be particularly impactful in smaller communities where there are […]

Chopper video captures Sandia Tram rescue

821 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New footage is shedding light on the efforts to rescue 21 Sandia Peak employees from the Tram on New Year’s Day. Video from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department helicopter shows the tight landing zone rescue crews were faced with.

This New Year’s Eve tradition is a dangerous one in New Mexico

961 Views   Police going after people who fire guns illegally to ring in new year ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On New Year’s Eve in Albuquerque, you might not only hear fireworks but gunfire, too. “It’s a major concern for law enforcement,” said Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Montiel.

COVID was the top cause of death for officers in 2021

698 Views   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Undersheriff Jeffery Montoya served Colfax County for six years. “He was the life of the office, to be honest. I mean, he was always in a good mood, laughing, joking when it was time to be serious. He was serious, but he was always lighthearted, in a good mood,” said Colfax […]

Elephant dies at ABQ BioPark

601 Views   Thorn loses battle with virus A three year old male elephant at the ABQ BioPark has lost his battle with a virus. Thorn, an Asian elephant calf at the BioPark, died from EEHV – an ailment that can be fatal for young elephants. BioPark staff discovered the condition December 15, and often worked around […]

Gathering for the holidays? Dept. of Health urges at-home COVID testing before

915 Views   Earlier this month, the White House announced 150 million Americans who have private health insurance will be eligible for full reimbursement by their insurance company after they buy an at-home test. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Ahead of the holidays, the New Mexico Department of Health is urging New Mexicans to get tested before seeing loved ones. During a […]

Early morning winter blast hits New Mexico

537 Views   A wintry blast of weather blew through the state early Wednesday morning bringing strong winds and even snow to some parts. The snow was concentrated in the northern and western area of New Mexico, but the strongest wind gusts were seen along Interstate 40 in the northern part of the states.