New Mexico
NMDOH reports first child death of 2023-24 flu season
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Department of Health reported Tuesday the state’s first child flu death of the 2023-24 season.
NMDOH identified the child as a 5-to-12-year-old Bernalillo County child, who died from complications associated with the flu.
So far this season, there have been 94 pneumonia and flu-related deaths among adults. The 2022-23, 2021-22 and 2020-21 flu seasons saw 264 deaths, 197 deaths and 160 deaths, respectively.
Meanwhile, the 2019-20 and 2018-19 flu seasons saw 254 deaths and 237 deaths, respectively.
The health department says certain times of the year bring on spikes in respiratory illnesses but it can happen any time of year.
Last season, officials reported the first child death of flu season in April 2023.
Health officials recommend staying up-to-date with your vaccinations, being aware of risk factors and using safe practices. Learn more about all of that by clicking here.
New Mexico
Fiesta Subaru helps hundreds of New Mexico dogs find homes with big donation
Fiesta Subaru donated $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter, helping New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal rescue pay for food and medical care.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Fiesta Subaru donated $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter, helping New Mexico’s largest no-kill animal rescue pay for food and medical care.
Fiesta Subaru has helped hundreds of dogs find permanent homes over the years. The dealership sets aside part of its sales and then delivered one check for $58,000 to Watermelon Mountain Ranch Animal Shelter.
“Whenever someone is looking for a dog and they go to one of these facilities it really does go a long way,” said Derek Culach, president of Fiesta Auto Group. “These funds that we are setting aside to give to them for the food for the medical bills everything else these dogs need to find a home that’s healthy and everything that goes a long with that.”
The event brought together people who love pets to celebrate the donation and support the shelter’s work through the year.
People brought their dogs to play games and some also had a chance to meet a possible new pet.
New Mexico
Video: Roswell police respond to fatal crash involving teens
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A dramatic crash left one teenager dead in southern New Mexico. New video shows the moments Roswell police responded to that crash, calling it the result of reckless driving. It was a chaotic scene involving six people in the collision, and almost all of them are minors. Roswell police said no teenager is facing charges.
On March 10 at 6 p.m., Roswell police responded to a crash involving a Honda Accord and a GMC Yukon SUV. In the Honda were four Roswell teenagers: two girls, ages 15 and 16, and two 17-year-old boys. One of the girls died from the injuries in the crash.
A bystander says she pulled some of the teens out of the Honda, but was unable to get that girl. In the SUV was a 56-year-old woman with her 11-year-old daughter. She told police she tried to avoid the crash. Detectives later interviewed one of the teens, who said the boy driving was going way above the speed limit, and the driver spun out.
Two other teens in the car suffered severe injuries but survived. The passengers in the SUV suffered minor injuries. The 17-year-old driver is Clarence Cheadle Jr. He’s facing six charges, including homicide by vehicle, reckless driving, and causing bodily harm.
New Mexico
APD: Pedestrian hit and killed in early morning crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash after a vehicle struck a pedestrian early Saturday morning.
Police said the crash happened near Central Avenue and Maple. The pedestrian died at the scene from their injuries.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
Stay with KOB 4 Eyewitness News and KOB.com for updates.
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