News from January 2022
'Saving lives': Navajo Nation requires all government workers on the reservation to get COVID-19 booster
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 23, 2022
As the nation and the world struggle to beat back the wave of positive COVID-19 cases that have come this winter, the Navajo Nation is taking a step that it believes will help in that fight.
New Mexico Attorney General warns residents to 'remain cautious' of potential COVID-19 test scams
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 23, 2022
As the nation attempts to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the New Mexico Attorney General is warning residents of scams relating to the COVID-19 testing process.
Albuquerque High continues to 'talk about tradition,' honor standout Owen Smaulding
By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 23, 2022
During the same month as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Albuquerque High School is making it a point of emphasis to honor star athlete alum Owen Smaulding years after he left his mark on the school, KRQE reported.
'Such a great honor': Crater on Mars named for late University of Mexico professor who broke ground among the stars
By David Beasley | Jan 23, 2022
A crater on Mars has been officially named for Wolfgang Elston, a longtime professor at the University of New Mexico, KRQE reported.
Federal government allocates $83 million in latest round of 'historic levels' of tribal housing funding
By John Suayan | Jan 23, 2022
The federal government on Jan. 19 announced the disbursement of $83 million in tribal housing grants.
Hit the slopes or decorate a cake: Santa Fe events Jan. 24- Jan. 30
By Julie Giyer | Jan 23, 2022
On Jan. 28, enjoy the invisible world of tribal cultures around the world through infrared photography.
Snoopy on the moon and Wolves on ice: Albuquerque events Jan. 24 - Jan. 30
By Julie Giyer | Jan 23, 2022
On Monday, learn about the Apollo 10 mission with Snoopy.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Oct. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2022
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Oct. 18.
City of Santa Fe Liquor Committee met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 22, 2022
City of Santa Fe Liquor Committee met Monday, Jan. 10.
Albuquerque private school decides to 'cease its dispute,' pay $5K fine for violating mask mandate
By Zachary Richter | Jan 21, 2022
According to the New Mexico Public Education Department, New Mexico's largest private school wasn't enforcing mask mandate on its campus, and now it has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine because of it.
Albuquerque Public Schools cancels classes in wake of cyberattack
By Zachary Richter | Jan 21, 2022
The superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools announced that the classes would be canceled for two days due to a cyberattack earlier this week.
'Room for improvement': Albuquerque continues tackling record pedestrian fatalities
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 21, 2022
Walking is New Mexico is much more dangerous than it has been in years, with the state reporting the highest number of pedestrian deaths in a decade.
University of Washington study: Shifting ocean closures help protect sea animals from accidental catch
By Michelle Ma | Jan 21, 2022
Accidentally trapping sharks, seabirds, marine mammals, sea turtles and other animals in fishing gear is one of the biggest barriers to making fisheries more sustainable around the world.
Chevron wins bid to provide new solar energy in New Mexico, 'estimated $7 million in new revenue'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 21, 2022
Energy providers Chevron have successfully won a solar energy bid for the Eddy County project last week in New Mexico designed to provide new solar panels to the state's landscape.
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Oct. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 21, 2022
City of Santa Fe Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 18.
City of Albuquerque City Council met Jan. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 21, 2022
City of Albuquerque City Council met Monday, Jan. 10.
'We're all in this thing together': Pandemic doesn't keep Albuquerque-area businessman, advocate away on MLK Jr. Day
By Karen Kidd | Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 stopped this year's march through Albuquerque in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, but one man turned out anyway, a local news outlet reported.
New Mexico hospitals stock 'about one day's worth of blood on the shelves'
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 20, 2022
There is a saying that it's only when you give of yourself that you truly give. Well, New Mexico is calling upon its citizens to give of themselves — literally.
'Why is it higher risk?' Navajo Nation to receive first medicine deliveries via drone
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 20, 2022
ZappCare is responding to what it sees as a healthcare concern among Native Americans by delivering medications to the Navajo Nation by drone.
Suspect accused of shooting Farmington officer arrested in Arizona amid 'very emotional week'
By Karla Florez | Jan 20, 2022
The man accused of shooting Farmington officer Joseph Barreto was found in Maricopa County, Ariz., earlier this month, according to the Farmington Police Department, KRQE reports.