NMDOH issues new public health order to address rising respiratory illnesses

NMDOH issues new public health order to address rising respiratory illnesses

The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a public health order due to an increase in respiratory virus cases and hospitalizations. Every state hospital has been directed to work together as well as ensure that patients are treated with the appropriate levels of care through the order.The NMDOH says the order is necessary because … Read more

Albuquerque hospitals teaming up to tackle rise in respiratory viruses

Albuquerque hospitals teaming up to tackle rise in respiratory viruses

Albuquerque hospitals have continued to see a surge in respiratory illnesses over the past few weeks. With a rise in cases, The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is now activating its Emergency Operations Center. “Because of these multiple viruses hitting all at once, many of our clinics and hospitals are really feeling the strain,” … Read more

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and … Read more

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89

Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series, has died at the age of 89. Her son Kyle Johnson said Nichols died Saturday in Silver City, New Mexico. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and … Read more