SANTA FE: Republican congressional candidate Michelle Garcia Holmes discussed her campaign alone on local network television Tuesday after incumbent U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland declined the invitation for a live-broadcast debate.During five minutes of free broadcast time, Garcia Holmes said she believes negotiations on a new federal recovery package should continue in order to help a … Continue reading Congresswoman skips initial television debate in NM
New Volkswagen SUV to be named after New Mexico town
The name of New Mexico town will soon be on a new fleet of cars. Volkswagen is gearing up to roll out a new mid-sized SUV named Taos.The mayor of Taos says he’s excited for the town’s name to be featured on the new car and hopes people not familiar with the town will stop … Continue reading New Volkswagen SUV to be named after New Mexico town
Los Alamos County, NM Ranks As the Healthiest Community in the U.S.
U.S. News released its annual rankings for the Healthiest Communities in the U.S., and in 2020 — a year rife with health and safety issues — Los Alamos County, New Mexico, came out on top.Located about 40 miles from Santa Fe, Los Alamos is known for its national laboratory, where the first atomic bombs were … Continue reading Los Alamos County, NM Ranks As the Healthiest Community in the U.S.
New Mexico State Library’s bookmobiles return to roads with limited service
New Mexico State Library’s three bookmobiles that are based in Los Lunas, Cimarron, and Tucumcari will head back out on the road with limited services starting on Monday, Sept. 14. The bookmobiles will support the 2020 Census count efforts in addition to providing pickup and drop-off services for books that are ordered online or over … Continue reading New Mexico State Library’s bookmobiles return to roads with limited service
Trump endorses Herrell in close New Mexico U.S. House race
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind Republican challenger Yvette Herrell in a crucial U.S. House race in southern New Mexico.The president tweeted this week that Herrell had his “complete and total endorsement” and pointed to her support over border security, “brave law enforcement,” and the Second Amendment.The endorsement comes as Herrell is seeking … Continue reading Trump endorses Herrell in close New Mexico U.S. House race
Women for Trump bus tour makes stop in Albuquerque
A pink bus filled with women is hitting the road and traveling through New Mexico showing their support for President Trump. “It’s an honor, it’s an honor to a part of this campaign, be a part of history, to be a part of the excitement. You know, everyday people that we’re meeting, everyday New Mexicans … Continue reading Women for Trump bus tour makes stop in Albuquerque
Zozobra burns solo
The sun set, the Gloomies danced and Zozobra, packed full of Santa Fe’s glooms, burned to a crisp in the middle of an empty field at Fort Marcy park.Although the 96th annual burning of Zozobra on Friday night was different from any other event in its long history, those watching the 50-foot-tall marionette burst into … Continue reading Zozobra burns solo
Chaves County leads state in new cases
Chaves County led the state in new COVID-19 cases reported Sunday as the state continues to report low numbers.New Mexico added 107 new cases of the disease to its total on Sunday, along with one additional death. Southeastern New Mexico’s Chaves County, where Roswell is the county seat, led the state with 28 new cases. … Continue reading Chaves County leads state in new cases
Albuquerque’s emergency order gives city power to question visitors
ALBUQUERQUE: Out of towners - be careful if you park your car with out-of-state plates at a city park, community center or even a library. You might get a few questions from an officer or city official.“We did give ourselves the power to question out-of-state visitors, people with out-of-state license plates, on whether or not … Continue reading Albuquerque’s emergency order gives city power to question visitors
Medio fire grows to over 150 acres
A wildfire that ignited Monday night in a remote area near Rio en Medio, east of Tesuque, had grown to more than 150 acres by late Tuesday and was pushing east, away from populated areas and into the wilderness, forest officials said.Julie Anne Overton, a spokeswoman for Santa Fe National Forest, said no structures were … Continue reading Medio fire grows to over 150 acres
