THE NEW MEXICO OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL INVESTIGATOR HAS CONDUCTED AN AUTOPSY ON THE GUATEMALAN BOY WHO DIED AT A NEW MEXICO HOSPITAL MONDAY. O-M-I SAYS 8-YEAR OLD FELIPE GOMEZ-ALONZO HAD INFLUENZA…BUT IT’S TOO EARLY TO DETERMINE IF THAT’S WHY THE BOY DIED. THE DEATH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION, ALONG WITH THAT OF A 7-YEAR OLD…… MORE
Wells Fargo Settlement
THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO WILL BE GETTING A SETTLEMENT PAYMENT OF MORE THAN SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS FROM WELLS FARGO. THAT ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL HECTOR BALDERAS. HE SAYS THE PAYMENT RESOLVES CLAIMS THAT THE BANK VIOLATED STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ENROLLING NEW MEXICO CUSTOMERS INTO ONLINE BANKING SERVICES WITHOUT…… MORE
Improved Graduation Rates
A NEW RECORD HIGH FOR NEW MEXICO’S GRADUATION RATE IN 2018. THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE SAYS THE 2018 CLASS HAD A GRADUATION RATE OF 73 PERCENT, UP 10 PERCENT IN THE LAST SEVEN YEARS AND 2 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR. THE STATE SAYS THE FINAL AND COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DATA, INCLUDING BREAK-DOWNS BY STUDENT GROUPS…… MORE
Don’t be a Frozen Pipe Victim
IT’S GOING TO GET MUCH COLDER BEFORE IT GETS ANY WARMER. THAT’S WHY THE CITY-COUNTY WATER UTILITY AUTHORITY IS OUT WITH SOME TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID FROZEN PIPES. SPOKESMAN DAVID MORRIS SAYS THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT CAN REALLY HELP PREVENT ANY DAMAGE. HE SUGGESTS KEEPING A TAP DRIPPING SO THE WATER KEEPS…… MORE
Dealing With the Storm
STAY HOME IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE OUT ON THE ROAD FRIDAY IN NEW MEXICO. THAT’S THE ADVICE FROM STATE POLICE OFFICER RAY WILSON. BUT HE ADDS THAT STAYING AT HOME ISN’T AN OPTION FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE…SO JUST TAKE IT SLOW. WILSON SAYS ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO STOP…SINCE VEHICLES COULD SLIDE OFF…… MORE
Blizzard Conditions Expected in Albuquerque
A WORD OF WARNING…YOUR MORNING COMMUTE FRIDAY IN ALBUQUERQUE MAY BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WILL HIT NEW MEXICO THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY…BRINGING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TOTALS AND VERY STRONG WINDS. A BLIZZARD WARNING WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE METRO AREA THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGIST ROGER SMITH SAYS THERE WILL BE SNOW ALL…… MORE
Top Baby Names for 2018
THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RELEASED ITS LIST OF THE MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES FOR 2018. TOPPING THE LIST FOR GIRLS IS ISABELLA, FOLLOWED BY MIA, SOPHIA, OLIVIA AND EMMA. MIA HAS BEEN AMONG THE TOP TWO GIRLS NAMES SINCE 2014. ISABELLA WAS NUMBER FOUR LAST YEAR. ON THE BOYS SIDE, NOAH RANKS…… MORE
Possible Scam in Bernalillo County
IF YOU GET A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL WITH THE WORDS “PROPERTY NOTIFICATION” PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED, DISREGARD IT. THAT’S THE ADVICE FROM BERNALILLO COUNTY TREASURER NANCY BEARCE. SHE SAYS HER OFFICE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL REPORTS OF PROPERTY OWNERS GETTING THE NOTICE. SHE SAYS IT APPEARS TO BE A SCAM. THE POSTCARD INSTRUCTS THE OWNER TO CALL…… MORE
Winter Storm Heading Our Way
A WORD OF WARNING…YOUR MORNING COMMUTE FRIDAY IN ALBUQUERQUE MAY BE DIFFICULT. A WINTER STORM WILL HIT NEW MEXICO THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY…BRINGING SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TOTALS AND VERY STRONG WINDS. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGIST ROGER SMITH SAYS THERE WILL BE SNOW ALL OVER THE STATE. SMITH SAYS ALBUQUERQUE COULD GET FOUR TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW.…… MORE
18 Year Old Arrested in Child Porn Case
A TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES MAN IS UNDER ARREST CHARGED WITH SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN. STATE POLICE ARRESTED 18 YEAR OLD DARYL HARLAN THOMAS WITHOUT INCIDENT ON DECEMBER 20TH IN SILVER CITY. INVESTIGATORS WERE ABLE TO LINK THOMAS TO THE CHILD PORNOGRAPHY THROUGH HIS I-P ADDRESS. THE INVESTIGATION BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS YEAR. CHARGES INCLUDE…… MORE
