After nearly a year of isolation — time away from loved ones, online learning rather than in-person schooling and no sports team practices — the Academy for Technology and the Classics sophomore hopes the vaccine, which began rolling out last month, will provide a new beginning that prioritizes better protection for her community.“It is very … Continue reading New Mexico Teens hopeful vaccine will mean return to normal
New Mexico woman denies coughing in health worker’s face
ALBUQUERQUE. — A New Mexico woman is accused of coughing into the face of a health care worker after refusing to wear a mask, authorities said.Joy Ebel, 53 of Truchas, was charged with a fourth-degree felony for battery on a health care worker, which carries a maximum penalty of 18 months in jail and/or a … Continue reading New Mexico woman denies coughing in health worker’s face
Storage problem causes loss of 75 vaccine doses in New Mexico
The state confirmed Tuesday it had to discard 75 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine because of potential overheating during delivery to a Clayton hospital.It was unclear how troublesome the loss of the vaccine would be for the state, given the limited volume of 17,550 doses New Mexico has received this week for front-line medical workers. … Continue reading Storage problem causes loss of 75 vaccine doses in New Mexico
Netflix Commits $1 Billion More In New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos are announcing that Netflix will boost its presence in the state by expanding its ABQ Studios and committing to an additional $1 billion in production spending.The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in … Continue reading Netflix Commits $1 Billion More In New Mexico
Happy Thanksgiving New Mexico
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to everyone across New Mexico
New Mexico becomes the first state to elect all women of color to the House
SANTA FE, N.M. New Mexico has become the first state in history to elect all women of color to the U.S. House of Representatives.Early Wednesday, the state confirmed victories for incumbent Rep. Deb Haaland, Yvette Herrell and Teresa Leger Fernandez in New Mexico's three congressional districts."Tonight the people of New Mexico have chosen hope over … Continue reading New Mexico becomes the first state to elect all women of color to the House
Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan won
Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan won the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico, bringing the total of Latino senators to five."Thank you, New Mexico! Tonight, our campaign showed that people power can elect the son of an ironworker and a public school employee to the Senate," Lujan tweeted early Wednesday. "I'm grateful for every vote … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan won
Some parts of New Mexico see record cold temperatures
A major winter storm is hitting New Mexico bringing record cold, heavy snowfall, and freezing rain for some. Winter weather will continue into the middle of the week.A heavy band of snow stretching through Albuquerque to Santa Fe continues to remain stationary this afternoon dropping heavy snow and reducing visibility. Slick roads will continue through … Continue reading Some parts of New Mexico see record cold temperatures
Governor announces new health restrictions amid spike in cases
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham tightened her administration’s public health restrictions Tuesday as New Mexico’s novel coronavirus numbers continued to spike far above the state’s targets.The governor will extend the state’s emergency public health order Friday, when the current restrictions are due to expire, and will add new rules aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.The … Continue reading Governor announces new health restrictions amid spike in cases