NMDOT prepared to tackle winter storm
1,672 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — NMDOT is ready to combat the winter storm heading towards parts of New Mexico. They said they are fully staff and have plenty of supplies to clear out roadways.
New Mexico residents fight for change as drug overdoses continue to rise
750 Views Methamphetamine and fentanyl are driving the increase of deadly overdoses in New Mexico, contributing to 78% of overdose deaths last year. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Leaders in Albuquerque are calling for change when it comes to drugs and addiction. On Monday, community members participated in a forum focusing on the epidemic in New Mexico. The event […]
Germany locks down unvaccinated people, as leaders there plan to make shots compulsory
873 Views Germany on Thursday announced a nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated, as its leaders backed plans for mandatory vaccinations in the coming months. Unvaccinated people will be banned from accessing all but the most essential businesses, such as supermarkets and pharmacies, to curb the spread of coronavirus, outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor, Olaf Scholz, […]
Can you get New Mexico chile at Taco Bell? The answer will soon be yes
948 Views LEMITAR, N.M. — The chile season in New Mexico has not been easy this year. In August, chile farmers were worried about entire crops going to waste because of worker shortages. Glen Duggins of Five Star Chili Farmer said he did not expect the season to end like this.
Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff sentenced to 3 years in prison
983 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — UPDATE: James Lujan has been sentenced to three years in prison Thursday, after being convicted the day before. A former Rio Arriba County sheriff has been found guilty of harboring a felon, according to a jury in Santa Fe on Wednesday.
Hospitals say delta COVID-19 variant is still biggest threat
809 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The majority of people in the hospital are still unvaccinated COVID-19 patients and here at University of New Mexico Hospital, they are operating at over 140% capacity. This means every single bed and even different units are being used and converted into patient areas but as we continue to fight the […]
Culture shock and heartache: Nurses describe working during a pandemic
858 Views “I never expected that I would be around death as much as I am now.” ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — They were called heroes during the beginning of the pandemic. But now nurses tell KOAT, they are tired, overworked and stressed.
Can churches endorse political candidates? Tax laws say no
523 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Tuesday, Pastor Steve Smothermon at Legacy Church, told his congregation to vote for Lori Robertson, a candidate in Albuquerque’s upcoming city council run-off race. “Listen, early voting is open now. Go vote till Dec. 4 because we need people like her on the city council,” said Smothermon at Tuesday’s service.
New Mexico’s COVID-19 numbers not looking good
838 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — When it comes to COVID-19, the numbers in the Land of Enchantment are not looking good. “I think we’re the victims to a large degree of our own success,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in an interview with KOAT.
DA files petition against Facebook
878 Views District attorney taking on Facebook, seeking info on militia group ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Prosecutors in Bernalillo County are taking on Facebook, asking for information about members of the New Mexico Civil Guard. District Attorney Raul Torrez says members of that group are far-right extremists and were at the Onate sculpture protest last year.
