Latest Covid-19 Updates
State, UNM require booster shots for most employees
A recent amended state public health order added new vaccine requirements for many workers in New Mexico — requiring those in “higher-risk environments” to receive an additional vaccination against Covid-19….
Huge dip in school Covid cases draws cautious optimism
by Shaun Griswold, Source New Mexico It might be a bright spot for New Mexico public schools fighting Covid-19. It might be an anomaly. Either way, Public Education Secretary-designate Kurt…
Governor extends indoor mask mandate
Gov. Lujan Grisham officially extended New Mexico’s indoor mask mandate on Wednesday, continuing it through at least Oct. 15. The order requires that face coverings be worn in all indoor…
New Mexico hospitals at capacity
A total of 433 people were hospitalized for Covid-19 in New Mexico as of Wednesday — a 23 percent increase from a week ago. On top of that, more than…
Governor announces return to statewide mask mandate
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has re-implemented a statewide indoor mask mandate, effective Friday, Aug. 20. Face coverings will be required in all public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. Gov….
New Mexico News
ABQ receives perfect score on national LGBTQ+ ‘report card’
Albuquerque received a perfect score on an evaluation that measures support for its LGBTQ community. The score is issued by the Human Rights Campaign, which annually rates some 500 cities…
NM Supreme Court orders Otero County to certify primary results
The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a petition by Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver requiring that the Otero County Commission certify the results of the 2022 primary…
Over and Over and Over Again
It happened again. That phrase has become a platitude. Three empty words we end up typing and speaking every few weeks, every few days. Funerals began this week for 10…
‘Rust’ production company fined for fatal on-set shooting
The production company behind the movie “Rust” was fined the maximum amount allowed under New Mexico law Wednesday for not following safety protocols on set. Details of an investigation by…
United, Sunport partner for ‘immersive experience’
Travelers arriving at the Sunport in Albuquerque will soon be greeted by an “immersive experience” that includes videos, messages, and projections featuring New Mexico United players throughout the facility. The…
FAA allows Fiesta balloons to fly over ABQ
The Federal Aviation Administration has agreed to allow hot air balloons to fly over the Albuquerque metro without a costly GPS device required on other aircraft. In September 2021, the…
Audiences return to Popejoy for first time since 2019
Popejoy Hall has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to the pandemic, but this week, it welcomed actors and audiences back as the national tour of “Mean…
State, UNM require booster shots for most employees
A recent amended state public health order added new vaccine requirements for many workers in New Mexico — requiring those in “higher-risk environments” to receive an additional vaccination against Covid-19….
Ronchetti quits KRQE, signals run for governor
Now former Chief Meteorologist Mark Ronchetti has submitted his resignation to KRQE, the station announced Thursday. Ronchetti apparently quit abruptly, citing that he planned to run for governor next year….
Popular app AllTrails leads people to sacred sites, some on tribal lands
by Shaun Griswold, Source New Mexico Leaving the hazy Albuquerque skies, escaping the smoke of distant wildfires covering the Sandia Mountains, you cross west past Nine Mile Hill — maybe…
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