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New Mexicans get second chance for solar tax credits
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico taxpayers who missed out on solar tax credits have another chance to get in on the program. This new supplemental funding aims to help people who were denied by the New Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program between 2020 and 2023 because the program had hit its financial cap. Taxpayers […]
Storms later & haze with the 90s across New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hazy conditions with rain-free conditions are present across most of the region this morning, except for a few southward-moving showers that are dissipating with less numerous rumbles of thunder just to the west of Highway 84 in-between near Dulce and Chama on the northern side to the northwest of Los Alamos on […]
School choice is taking root all across America, despite the teacher unions
The Rio Grande Foundation recently hosted Corey DeAngelis for a series of events in New Mexico. DeAngelis is one of the most prominent voices for private school choice in the nation, and at events located in Albuquerque and Alamogordo, he discussed the shortcomings of government-operated educational systems and the strategic methods of the left used to gain control of America’s schools.
Cookies dispensary to pay $350K as part of settlement with New Mexico Cannabis Control Division
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque dispensary Cookies reached a settlement with New Mexico’s Cannabis Control Division after being accused of violating the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act. As part of the settlement, the company will have to pay hefty fines. Blue Whale Enterprises Inc., which operates Cookies, signed off on the settlement agreement on July 16. The violations took place during […]
Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM
A man seeking compensation for losses he suffered in the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire threatened to shoot up a federal claims office last week in northern New Mexico, according to the local sheriff’s office. The threat Thursday prompted a brief lockdown at the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office in Mora, according to a claims […] The post Threat of violence prompted brief lockdown at federal wildfire claims office in northern NM appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New Mexico Film Office Sets Film And Television Summit For September
EXCLUSIVE: The New Mexico Film Office announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources, will take place at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM on September 7.Jon Hamm To Star In & Exec-Produce QCode & Temple Hill Scripted Thriller Podcast 'Dungeon Masters' NMFO’s summit offers a deep dive into various aspects of the film and television industry, catering to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Attendees can expect panel discussions led by industry experts that will cover the following topics, among others: • Navigating Film Incentives: Learn about the ins...
One of Our 50 Is Missing: July 2024
A hair-rising mix-up at the salon. Illustration by Chris Philpot. A recent trim got hairy for REBECCA SCHULTZ in Waukegan, Illinois, when she mentioned an upcoming trip to the Land of Enchantment. “I wish I could go to New Mexico,” the hairdresser replied. “I’ve never been to another country.” Schultz had a tough decision to make: correct her stylist or let her spend the rest of the haircut talking about Mexico? Schultz says she used her head and kept quiet. It felt unwise to argue with a person wielding scissors.
7 Days: July 24, 2024
1. Gov. Lujan Grisham tells state legislators they should be “embarrassed” for ending session without considering her proposals. Lawmakers tell the governor whatever she says bounces off of them and sticks to her. 2. Sundance Festival considers Santa Fe for its 2027 relocation. Maybe the Guadalupe Street construction...
July 31 is the last day to donate to KRQE Cares Food for Kids
KRQE Cares Food for Kids aims to help close the gap when it comes to food insecurity in New Mexico. It’s no secret that New Mexico has struggled with food insecurity, but that doesn’t have to be our reality. Food for Kids partners with the Title 1 McKinney-Vento...
ALS New Mexico holds 10-year Ice Bucket Anniversary Party
The mission of ALS New Mexico is to offer solace, strength, and unwavering solidarity to all those touched by ALS. They also provide support, comprehensive care, and vital resources for those living with ALS along with their families as well. ALS New Mexico is holding an Ice Bucket Challenge on...
New Mexico preserves Medicaid coverage for thousands of children
(The Center Square) - New Mexico will reinstate Medicaid coverage for about 21,000 children this month. The New Mexico Health Care Authority announced that it will give these children's families a second chance to renew their healthcare coverage, according to a press release from the department. “Keeping children covered was one of our biggest priorities as the Public Health Emergency ended,” Kari Armijo, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Health...
NMPED received grant funds to provide free digital training for New Mexicans
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Public Education Department has received a $453,000 Google Kids Initiative grant to give media literacy training to residents. This is a result of a 2021 settlement between the New Mexico Department of Justice and Google. Training sessions will provide instruction to educators, parents, and community members on topics such […]
NM preschoolers discover purple carrots, plant organic veggies
Like kids everywhere, New Mexico preschoolers balk at eating fresh vegetables. But an educational project has found that with a creative nudge, they'll try just about anything - even purple carrots. Kids who start off eating processed foods are more likely to suffer health consequences, including obesity and juvenile diabetes....
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans public safety town hall in Las cruces
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Las Cruces Thursday to host a town hall on public safety. The event was announced Monday, July 23 via news release from the Governor's office, stating she sought to engage the public on the topic. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains...
New Mexico’s Safest Cities Are Close to El Paso
A new study on the safest cities in New Mexico ranked 24 cities (that met criteria) and found that, surprising, two of the towns in the top five were actually near the Sun City. The website Safewise just released their tenth annual safest cities report by using FBI crime statistics...
NM Democratic delegates rally behind Harris
President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce around Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket. New Mexico’s presidential delegates will represent the state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next...
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