/tags/veterans veterans en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:38:53 GMT /local-news/2023-11-10/book-chronicles-iraq-war-veterans-struggle-with-ptsd-and-homelessness Author Patrick Smithwick's new book "War's Over, Come Home" describes his family's harrowing attempts to find his son, Andrew, a decorated Marine who did two tours in Iraq, but has since struggled with PTSD and homelessness. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:38:53 GMT /local-news/2023-11-10/book-chronicles-iraq-war-veterans-struggle-with-ptsd-and-homelessness Megan Kamerick /local-news/2023-07-03/fireworks-can-trigger-ptsd-here-are-tips-for-coping-and-supporting-others-this-july-4th While fireworks lighting up the sky is a highlight of Fourth of July celebrations for many, the loud bangs, fire and smell that come along with them can be triggering for those living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But there are ways to cope with the holiday’s explosions and support those who get reminded of their trauma. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:20:22 GMT /local-news/2023-07-03/fireworks-can-trigger-ptsd-here-are-tips-for-coping-and-supporting-others-this-july-4th Nash Jones /local-news/2021-04-18/no-more-normal-legal-cannabis-takes-root After many attempts over what seems like forever, New Mexico has finally passed a law making recreational cannabis use legal for adults. But the rollout… Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:03:20 GMT /local-news/2021-04-18/no-more-normal-legal-cannabis-takes-root Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /kunm-news-update/2021-01-11/veteran-and-organizer-shares-her-thoughts-on-the-insurrection-at-the-capitol Air Force veteran Barbara Jordan led the Black New Mexico Movement in Rio Rancho in the summer, organizing for equality and justice for Black and Brown… Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:25:41 GMT /kunm-news-update/2021-01-11/veteran-and-organizer-shares-her-thoughts-on-the-insurrection-at-the-capitol Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-10-11/no-more-normal-whats-at-stake Let’s take a breath. In episode 12, we try to fend off that wild pandemic election news cycle we’ve been living inside of, which can feel like a deluge of… Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:29:02 GMT /local-news/2020-10-11/no-more-normal-whats-at-stake Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-06-05/abq-war-veteran-on-the-rise-of-police-militarization The militarization of local police forces has been on display as anti-riot squads have responded to Black Lives Matter protests in cities across the… Sat, 06 Jun 2020 01:42:26 GMT /local-news/2020-06-05/abq-war-veteran-on-the-rise-of-police-militarization Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /public-health-new-mexico/2020-04-21/irs-gives-some-folks-just-48-hours-to-file-for-dependents-stimulus The number of grandparents raising their grandkids has been rising all over the country, and especially in New Mexico. Those folks might be affected by a… Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:11:17 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2020-04-21/irs-gives-some-folks-just-48-hours-to-file-for-dependents-stimulus Khalil Ekulona /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-23/navajo-nation-council-approves-funds-for-veterans-health-center Getting health care when you’re a veteran living on the Navajo reservation can be an all-day affair, starting with hours of driving to Albuquerque. Last… Mon, 23 Apr 2018 23:11:37 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2018-04-23/navajo-nation-council-approves-funds-for-veterans-health-center May Ortega /local-news/2017-11-15/tim-keller-wins-big-in-abq-mayoral-race After an extra long campaign season in Albuquerque, voters gave Democrat Tim Keller a big win in last night’s runoff mayoral election against Republican… Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:06:50 GMT /local-news/2017-11-15/tim-keller-wins-big-in-abq-mayoral-race Marisa Demarco /public-health-new-mexico/2016-01-12/feds-award-housing-grants-for-native-american-veterans The federal government is giving nearly $400,000 to tribes in New Mexico to fund permanent housing for Native American veterans who are homeless. It’s the… Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:39:28 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2016-01-12/feds-award-housing-grants-for-native-american-veterans Ed Williams