16-05-2025
Sandoval County Measles, PNM rate increase, Windy weekend, Screwworm legislation, New Albuquerque mural
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[1] Adult and child diagnosed with measles in Sandoval County, NMDOH confirms – The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed the first measles case in Sandoval County on Thursday. NMDOH said an adult of unknown vaccination status and an unvaccinated child under the age of four contracted the virus. The Sandoval County cases, plus diagnosed cases in Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy and Lea counties brings the state total to 73. For a list of locations where New Mexicans may have been exposed to measles, click here.
[2] New Mexico's largest electricity provider is raising its rate in 2025, 2026 – PNM received approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to raise its rates in 2025 and 2026. PNM said in a news release the phased-in rate adjustment allows the utility company to continue to provide reliable service as it transitions to carbon-free electricity. The rate adjustment will be implemented in two phases. The first increase will take place in July 2025 and other in April 2026. The average monthly residential bill increase in both phases will be $6.23.
[3] Warmer weather before next dusty system arrives in New Mexico – Calmer winds return all across New Mexico Friday. Winds start picking up again this weekend though with windy weather returning Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will start a warming trend all across the state as well that will continue into Saturday afternoon. A cold front will move across New Mexico Sunday, bringing in cooler air to start next week.
[4] Bill to combat screwworm outbreak co-sponsored by NM Senators – New Mexico's senators are co-sponsoring a bill in Congress aimed at fighting flesh-eating screwworms. An outbreak that began in Mexico is spreading into Texas and New Mexico, leading the U.S. to halt cattle imports at the southern border. If the bill passes, it would create a new facility to produce sterile male screwworm flies, that would then be released into infested areas to slow the growth of the screwworm population. The senators say the same method was implemented successfully in the 1960's.
[5] New street mural on display in downtown Albuquerque – A new piece of art is on display in downtown Albuquerque. Chris Martinez created the street mural on Central Ave. at 3rd St. as part of the city's public art program. The piece celebrates the upcoming Route 66 centennial, featuring several iconic Albuquerque images, like hot air balloons, a road runner, and the Kimo Theater sign. The mural took about 100 hours to complete.
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