By Spencer Butler / NM News Port As New Mexico’s COVID-19 restrictions continue, issues persist for local gyms who are trying to balance public health guidelines while providing customers with a valuable workout space. As of August 28, The New Mexico Department Of Health has stated that Gyms are classified as “close contact businesses” meaning […]
By Ludella Awad / NM News Port As flu season returns this fall, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and public health officials are urging New Mexicans to participate in voluntary flu vaccinations. This comes as the city also prepares for a potential mass vaccination effort against COVID-19. “We’re coming into the fall. We’ve got two challenges […]
By Celia Raney / New Mexico In Depth / Going against federal guidance during the era of COVID-19, Albuquerque city personnel periodically roust homeless encampments. Waking inhabitants before sunrise, police deliver orders over a megaphone for men, women, sometimes families to move along in as quickly as 30 minutes. In the frenzy of gathering themselves […]
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By Devin Muzzey / NM News Port As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, mass testing capabilities continue to be crucial to help slow the spread of the virus. New Mexico’s notable testing capabilities come at the direction of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state government task force responsible for helping fight the outbreak. […]
By Madison Spratto / New Mexico News Port The University of New Mexico is helping students who need mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering a variety of services online. During times of loneliness and stress, mental health can take a hit, including for UNM students whose college experience has been transitioned […]
Earlier this year, we launched a new Curious New Mexico project: Curious UNM. You asked us your questions about the University of New Mexico and we reported on the answers. Now, we’re using that same model to report on the coronavirus outbreak. We want to hear from you: How are you and your community experiencing […]
By Ludella Awad / NM News Port / Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and New Mexico’s Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley used a public briefing to urge workers displaced by coronavirus closures to take action to receive unemployment assistance. The Department of Workforce Solutions is expanding jobless benefits for an estimated 62,000 New Mexicans eligible to […]
By Ludella Awad / NM News Port / As the coronavirus continues to spread across New Mexico, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller declared an emergency and announced measures to protect public safety and health. Keller reaffirmed the call for social distancing and urged residents to stay home while non-essential businesses and services remain closed. These directions […]
