Dust and visibility concerns force closure of U.S. Highway 285 in Chaves County
649 Views U.S. Highway 285 is closed in Chaves County at West Darby Road Chavez County – New Mexico State Police has issued a temporary closure of several roads in Chaves County due to windy conditions and brownouts.
Trailblazing in science during Women’s History Month
319 Views A New Mexico woman leading the way for others in STEM as the Director of New Mexico Tech’s 2.4-meter telescope. SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. — Science, technology, engineering, math — those are the fields that make up the STEM careers. High above most of Socorro County, perched on a summit at 10,600 feet up in the […]
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to New Mexico nonprofits
435 Views Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call for applications.
Proposal to raise electric rates in New Mexico heads to state supreme court
333 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A proposal by PNM that could raise electricity bills is headed to the New Mexico Supreme Court. Earlier this year, the Public Regulation Commission rejected a proposed rate hike by PNM. Instead, the commission approved a smaller rate hike.
Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
385 Views WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former New Mexico county commissioner who was kicked out of office over his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Lobos topple Boise State and continue run in Las Vegas
391 Views When the final buzzer sounded, the Lobos stood tall and are keeping the pace in the Mountain West Tournament. LAS VEGAS — The New Mexico Lobos found themselves in a thrilling victory Thursday night against a team that beat them twice this season. When the final buzzer sounded, the Lobos stood tall next to […]
UNM Lobos fly past Air Force in Mountain West Tournament
344 Views As the sunset scattered across Las Vegas, the UNM Lobos rose to the occasion with a win against Air Force. LAS VEGAS — The Lobos survive to see another day in the Mountain West Tournament as they get a big win against the Air Force Falcons.
Five hikers stranded on La Luz Trail
397 Views BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — Five hikers have called for rescue while working their way up La Luz Trail on Sandia Mountain. Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue says the men were visiting from out of state and started up the trail around 1:00 Tuesday afternoon. When they ran into heavy snow, they called for help. […]
Target 7 investigates where money for New Mexico United Stadium is coming from
399 Views In the past, New Mexico United has stated the stadium will be funded privately, but multiple city officials have previously said funds will be used for the facility. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In the past, New Mexico United has said their new stadium would be funded privately. “The stadium costs the city nothing,” United President Ron […]
Legislatures to receive hefty pension increase
349 Views SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico lawmakers are going to see a 50% increase in retirement payouts. The governor has already signed that bill into law, but critics say that the increase was passed quietly.
