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NMSP officer attacked with AR-15 style rifle
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A New Mexico State Police officer in Farmington Monday night was traveling east along Pinon Hills when he saw a car speeding west. As he initiated a traffic stop the suspect exited the vehicle armed with an AR-15-style rifle and fired at least 50 rounds toward the officer’s unit as the cop retreated to safety. The suspect, identified as 40 year old Fernando Silva, was chased by the NMSP officer but the police vehicle became disabled by the gunshots. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said Silva was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon. He faces, among several other charges, attempted murder in the second degree and aggravated assault upon a peace officer with a deadly weapon.
Pateros graduate sinks hole in one with PGA scholarship
PATEROS -- Aidan Hall, a 2021 graduate of Pateros High School and now attending New Mexico State University, shot the equivalent of a hole-in-one when he was selected as one among 25 students at 15 colleges awarded a prestigious $8,000 scholarship from the PGA WORKS John and Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program.
Rams overpower visitors in season opener
RIO RANCHO — Rio Rancho High School boys soccer opened its season with a 3-0 drubbing of out-of-town visitors, the Las Cruces Bulldogs, on a hot Tuesday evening at RRHS soccer field. The Aug. 20 match opened with a grinding, physical pace. The Bulldogs used their size advantage to...
Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive class
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of Albuquerque’s future mechanics are getting a chance to put their knowledge into practice, thanks to a big donation. “We’re excited to learn about the new parts,” said Lucas Sait, student at Sandia High School. Students at Sandia High School automotive shop can’t wait to get their hands on their newest project […]
Albuquerque City Council rejects ordinance to raise minimum wage
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council rejected an ordinance to raise the minimum wage in a 6-3 vote on Monday night. The bill would have raised the city’s minimum wage to match the state, including for tipped workers, from $11.20 to $12 an hour. It would also have bolstered enforcement of wage theft violations. […]
Devon Dampier ready to drive the Lobos offense as QB 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Devon Dampier is ready to go into his sophomore season at New Mexico as the starting quarterback. He will play his first game as QB 1 when the Lobos host Montana State in the season opener on Aug. 24. Dampier does the same thing before...
Law firm threatens to sue FEMA over delays in aid for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Victims of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire are still struggling to get federal assistance. The destructive blaze burned more than 300,000 acres in 2022 devastating homes and businesses. Residents said the federal government has failed to respond or have stalled claims for recovery assistance. A law firm representing many of those […]
Lobo Round-Up: Nuñez goes to Houston
The University of New Mexico athletics has been at the center of significant developments this week, marked by leadership changes, challenging season openers, and promising new recruits. These events have drawn attention across Lobo Nation, as the university prepares for a new chapter in its storied sports history. Eddie Nuñez’s...
Lions Soccer Kicks Off 2024 Season on Road at UTEP & NMSU
COMMERCE – For the first time in the 2024 season, the Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team is on the road as the Lions play at UTEP and New Mexico State this weekend. LIONS’ WEEKEND SCHEDULE BIG START TO THE SEASON The Lions downed Oral Roberts 4-1 last Thursday to begin the season with a 4-1 record, marking the first time in the Division I era and first time since the spring season of 2021 that the Lions won their season opener. BELL KEEPS RINGING Hannah Bell (Duncanville) scored the first two goals in the win over Oral Roberts as a…
Legislative Finance Committee reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in Ruidoso
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The damage left by wildfires in and around Ruidoso have reshaped the area for years to come. Now facing millions of dollars in repairs, the state is also trying to work toward preventing another destructive wildfire in the area. Lawmakers spent hours talking about the Salt and South Fork Fires Tuesday morning and said […]
Rio Rancho City Council to hear open space proposal for land near Southern and Unser
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) wants to officially turn some of their land into an open space for the public to enjoy. “It’s nice to have an area in the center where the residents can come and do something other than a regular park with playground equipment, […]
207 Speeding Tickets Issued in New Mexico I-40 Traffic Operation
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico State Police carried out a major traffic enforcement operation on Interstate 40 on August 19, 2024. Officers from District 5, District 6, and District 9 participated in the high-visibility operation, targeting aggressive drivers, distracted driving, and seatbelt violations. During the operation, officers issued 207...
Fun, Weird, Labor Day Weekend Getaway In New Mexico
If you're looking for something fun and different to do this Labor Day Weekend, this New Mexico event is an easy drive from El Paso. Santa Fe, New Mexico is about a 4.5 hour drive from El Paso. It's a beautiful, relatively small city that's home to the oldest state capitol in the country, the oldest house in the USA and only 25 miles from one of the holiest sites in the world. (Check 'em out below.)
Tri-Cities Events Calendar: Things to do in northwestern New Mexico
Nature's Brushstrokes Art Exhibit, Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Free. Plein-air painters of the Four Corners paintings from the beautiful Four Corners. Details: https://bit.ly/4frjQ2c. Wednesday, Aug. 21. San Juan Fly Fishing Federation, 7 p.m. Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Free to guests; $15 annual family membership. Fly...
10 more states join DOJ antitrust case against Live Nation, Ticketmaster
Ten more states have joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, the agency announced Monday. The attorneys general of Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah and Vermont signed on to the case, joining 29 other states and the District of Columbia. …
New Mexico’s governor speaks at Democratic National Convention
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It’s Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention and the theme was A Bold Vision for America’s Future. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered a speech on health care and said the country is excited to elect Kamala Harris. In her speech, the governor claimed a Harris presidency would cap drug prices and ensure […]
Funds for new correctional officers
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — The New Mexico Corrections Department is getting a financial boost with the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s commitment of $24.8 million to bolster public safety by funding 189 new correctional officer positions. The significant investment will help offset the cost of new correctional officer salaries for three years, reinforcing the state’s commitment to enhancing the security of its correctional facilities. Gov. Lujan Grisham said, the investment is a clear message that New Mexico is serious about public safety and the well-being of both our communities and those who serve them.
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