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Thunderstorms expected across New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Flood Watches are in effect as unsettled weather will expand, not only in the form of some rain, but also, cooler mornings, as The East Canyon Winds picked up earlier. Despite morning showers that dissipated, slow-moving storms are forming around from The Cerro Pelado and Hermits Peak / Calf Canyon burn scars […]
Tussock moth outbreak behind Cibola, Santa Fe National Forest defoliation
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials say tree defoliation is occurring in the trees on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains as well as the Española Ranger District. Press releases from the Cibola and Santa Fe national forests say the culprit is most likely the Douglas-fir tussock moth. The release states that defoliation happens within mixed […]
Hazard tree assistance available for landowners on Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is offering hazard tree assistance for trees that could damage structures, powerlines or roads on private land within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Fire area. Trees damaged by the fire are at greater risk of falling and causing damage to roads, structures, powerlines and […]
New Mexico offering grants for projects celebrating the Route 66 Centennial
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tourism Department has opened up a grant program for businesses and organizations wanting to participate in the Route 66 Centennial in 2026. The department is offering grants to support events, experiences, infrastructure, destination enhancements and marketing campaigns that related to Route 66 and New Mexico’s role in its history. Nonprofits, […]
FEMA rental insurance available for New Mexicans affected by fires, flooding
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Federal assistance may be available to renters or homeowners in Lincoln, Rio Arriba, Otero and San Juan Counties, or the Mescalero Apache Reservation whose primary residence is inaccessible or uninhabitable due to the South Fork and Salt Fires and burn scar flooding. Through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, FEMA would pay rent and […]
Albuquerque con man sentenced for violating probation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A career con man admitted to violating his probation from a 2007 racketeering case. Andrew Miller appeared in an Albuquerque courtroom Wednesday morning where Judge Angela Jewell sentenced him to 10 months in prison. Miller was initially sentenced to five years in 2017 for the...
When Sasha Krause Disappeared From Her Mennonite Community, Her Body Was Found 270 Miles Away
The Mennonite community is certainly not without its controversies. Sadly it is rife with sexual abuse and assault, which has even made its way to the movies in the form of 2022's Women Talking, inspired by the novel of the same name. And while these truths are incredibly sad, one thing this community rarely experiences is murder. Unfortunately, death came to New Mexico in January 2020, when one of its own was killed. What happened to Sasha Krause? Here's what we know.What happened to Sasha Krause? She was kidnapped, then murdered.Less than three weeks before she disappeared, Krause had visited...
Wonder on Wheels mobile museum stops in Rio Rancho Thursday
Wonders on Wheels is headed to Rio Rancho packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits. Wonders on Wheels, a mobile museum program of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, travels all over the state bringing museum exhibits to the people of New Mexico.
The largest radioactive disaster in U.S. history happened on the Navajo Nation 45 years ago
On July 16, 1979, the largest radioactive spill in U.S. history happened on the Navajo Nation, and those most harmed by it are thinking about the risk that new uranium mining poses near the Grand Canyon. Larry King worked as an underground surveyor at the Northeast Church Rock Mine. It’s...
Albuquerque Housing Authority accepting Section 8 Housing Voucher applications
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting pre-applications from July 15 – August 15 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Anyone interested in the program is invited to pre-apply. The pre-applications are accepted annually and selected randomly for eligibility screening. People who applied in previous years and were not selected […]
Teen sentenced after pleading guilty to opening fire on Albuquerque family in SUV
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen who admitted to opening fire on a family’s vehicle and killing the mother of a little girl right in front of her will spend a decade behind bars. Ty Gallegos pled guilty to first-degree murder in May. Court records said back in March 2022, two teenage girls told Gallegos, Estevan […]
Jon Jones pleads not guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged drug test incident
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges Wednesday in Bernalillo County (N.M.) court arraignment Wednesday. Jones, 36, appeared virtually with attorney Christopher Dodd at the hearing, which was presided over by Judge Brittany Maldonado Malott. Jones pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and interference with communications. MMA Fighting first reported details of the proceeding. With Jones released on his own recognizance, Malott ruled conditions for his continued release included that he not violate any laws, possess firearms, or consume alcohol or illegal drugs. He must also not contact the case victims. Jones awaits a bench...
Portales woman missing since Saturday found dead
PORTALES, N.M. (KVII) — A Portales woman missing since Saturday was found dead on Wednesday morning. According to the Eastern New Mexico News, Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said Mary Stinnett, 58, was found by family members on the opposite side of the railroad tracks from US 70. The...
Brenda Nichols Tapped to Lead WNMU Women's Basketball
SILVER CITY, N.M. – Executive Director of Athletics, Scott Noble, has named Brenda Nichols to lead the Western New Mexico University Women's Basketball program as their new head coach. "After an extensive search, we are excited to announce our new head women's basketball coach Brenda Nichols." Said Executive Director...
What to expect: APS board to discuss possible changes to strategic plan
Gabriella Durán Blakey’s first official meeting as superintendent could include revisions to some of Albuquerque Public Schools’ short-term performance metrics. The APS board will discuss its goals, and strategies for achieving them, at the regular meeting and possibly change the schedule for monitoring progress toward them. The...
Clovis woman who kicked officer in the head gets prison
CLOVIS, N.M.— Cheryl Yazzie, 31, of Clovis was sentenced to one and a half years in the Department of Corrections for Battery on a peace officer, on Wednesday, July 3, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray announced in a press release. On May 12, officers with the Clovis Police Department placed Yazzie “under arrest […]
‘Youth artisans of the future’ to be at Native American Artisans Portal Summer Youth Show
Supporting the talents of next-generation Native American artists is a goal of the New Mexico History Museum. This year, the museum is hosting the Native American Artisans Portal Summer Youth Show, fostering the development of young artists who are descendants of current Native American artisans. The show also aims to celebrate the importance of the continued traditions of Native American artistry.
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