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UNM Health Sciences Researchers to Test Psychedelic Drugs as Treatments for Depression, PTSD and More
Psychedelic drugs – often associated with 1960s counterculture – are attracting newfound attention from physicians and neuroscientists who are studying their potential to help people suffering from an assortment of behavioral health problems. University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers are at the forefront of several new studies...
Why did the new Marble Arno Pump Station fail to stop flooding in Albuquerque?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a month after a huge storm on June 29 which led to massive flooding around the city, many in the community are left wondering why the flooding was so bad in Martineztown—especially since the city had just built a new pump station there.
Santa Rosa Lake State Park welcoming boaters; water restored to Storrie Lake State Park
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two lakes at state parks are welcoming visitors. One had its water restored, and the other reopened its boat ramp. Santa Rosa Lake State ParkThe New Mexico State Parks Division is reopening the boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park. On May 16, it was announced that 25,250 acre-feet would be […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District Welcomes 39th District Commander
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Lt. Col. Matthew T. Miller assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough during a formal change of command ceremony today at the Balloon Fiesta Park Golf & Event Center. Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the district serves...
A UNM museum has remains of more than 500 Native Americans. Returning them to their rightful homes is not so easy.
The remains of more than 500 Native Americans at a local museum have yet to be made available for return to their tribes. But representatives of the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico said they have repatriated many other remains in the collection and they are working with tribal officials in the state and elsewhere to return more to where they belong. The remains that haven’t been made available for return have not yet been definitively identified, they said.
NMSU awarded collaborative DOD grant to study tactical edge
The New Mexico State University College of Engineering is a collaborating partner in a research team led by the University of Houston on a research project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. The grant, titled “Analysis Capabilities for Competition, Crisis, and Armed Conflict Combat,” or AC4, has University of...
A cultural hub: Find artwork at the Traditional Spanish Market
The Traditional Spanish Market is a vibrant event that serves as a cultural hub where artists and artisans can display their talents. This event also preserves and promotes the rich Hispanic heritage deeply rooted in New Mexico’s history. Peter Sanchez, CEO of Atrisco Heritage Foundation, and Brissa Chilton-Garcia, Traditional...
Lindolfo Delgado reflects on Olympic experience but looks ahead to professional glory
Junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado represented Mexico in the 2016 Olympics. Though he was eliminated in the first round, the experience and process of fighting at the highest level of amateur boxing still resonates with him. Delgado will face Bryan Flores on Aug. 10 at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico,...
Pecos Cyber Academy includes music to curriculum for students
Pecos Cyber Academy is a virtual New Mexico online public charter school that provides education from first grade to 12th. PCA is dedicated to offering a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that mirrors the opportunities available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. One unique aspect of PCA is its commitment to including...
Albuquerque Public Schools’ graduation rate increases slightly
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools said its graduation rates increased slightly last year but the new superintendent said she is not satisfied. The district’s high schools combined for a 72% graduation rate in 2023, an increase of less than 2% from the year before. That figure is also below the state average of 76.7%. […]
There is a slight chance for rain tonight – temps will heat up the rest of the week.
Storms dumped heavy rain across parts of Las Cruces and El Paso early this morning. Most locations picked up anywhere from .25 - 1" of rainfall. Where you see the darker greens and yellows that is where the heaviest rainfall occurred. There is still plenty of moisture in the atmosphere so the isolated storm chances continue for tonight.
Judge sets trial date for man accused of shooting during Española protest
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of attempted murder after opening fire at a protest last year and injuring a man will go to trial in October. Ryan Martinez is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and reckless driving. He’s accused of shooting Jacob Johns in September 2023 during a […]
Las Cruces man arrested after leaving toddler in car to buy drugs, police say
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Las Cruces police arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly leaving his two-year-old son in a running vehicle to buy drugs Saturday morning. According to the Las Cruces Police Department, Jacob Lopez was arrested and charged with child abuse and two counts of possession of a controlled substance after police received a 911 call from a witness who said Lopez had left his son unattended while he went into a room at the Plaza Suites, at 301 E. University Avenue, known for drug trafficking.
Attention Drivers: Public Schools are Back in Session
The fall semester for area public schools has begun, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces schools began the fall semester on Monday, July 22. The Las Cruces Police Department provides these safety tips...
ABQ Fire Rescue sees spike in calls, adds new truck
In the period of two years between 2021 and 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue said the number of fires it responded to increased by more than 500% — mostly due to encampments along East Central Avenue. The dramatic increase spurred the department to ask Mayor Tim Keller to include funding...
Farmington man arrested in possible gang-related drive-by
A Farmington man was arrested in connection to what could be a gang-related shooting in Bloomfield, according to police. Kayin Lee Candelaria, 25, was charged with four fourth-degree felonies including shooting at a dwelling, shooting at or from a motor vehicle and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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