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Josh Perry returns to football as ‘impactful’ walk-on at UNM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – During his senior season at Cleveland High School, running back Josh Perry eclipsed the 2,000 yard rushing mark and reached the end zone 32 times. He suffered a torn ACL during the 2022 state championship and has not played in a game since. After sitting out for a year, Perry joined the […]
City leaders announce two initiatives meant to bring new life to Downtown Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city leaders announced two major changes that could give the downtown area new life. “Downtown has to save itself, but we’re going to help,” said Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque. Putting power back in the hands of Albuquerque’s downtown community is the goal, fueled by two initiatives meant to increase […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield opens community center in the South Valley
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning for a center they hope will help the South Valley. The insurance company calls it a Blue Door Neighborhood Center. Visitors can learn more about health resources available to them as well as a community space. “This multipurpose room […]
Work begins on $8.6M Bosque restoration project in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Utility Water Authority is celebrating a new multi-million-dollar project aimed at restoring wetlands in the South Valley. “I hope they have a beautiful place to come down to enjoy the river and see how the Bosque is renewed,” said Albuquerque resident Marla Painter. Painter has been walking the Bosque […]
Pilot program launching to help offenders with mental health issues in San Miguel County
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Court systems across New Mexico repeatedly deal with the problem of low-level offenders released from jail, because they’re not competent to stand trial. Now the state is testing out a program to stop that cycle and connect people with mental health issues, with the help they need. The Competency Diversion […]
Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer won't face death penalty
NEW MEXICO (WPDE) — The man accused of killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare will not face the death penalty. The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico filed the notice Wednesday for Jaremy Alexander Smith. He is charged with carjacking resulting in death,...
Cohort completes Scale Up NM’s C-Suite Sprint for tech startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program, partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its third 2024 cohort of the C-Suite Sprint acceleration program. This accelerator initiative aims to equip founders of tech startups...
Santa Fe Reporter, 50-years young, returns to New Mexico ownership with deal to join Ctrl+P Publishing Group
Fresh off its 50th anniversary celebration, the Santa Fe Reporter is returning to New Mexico ownership in a deal announced today by its former owner/publisher and the local Ctrl+P Publishing Group (newmexico.news). Richard Meeker and Mark Zusman, publisher and editor, respectively, of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon,...
NM officials withdraw $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water
The fight between Texas and New Mexico over the sewage spill of more than 1 billion gallons into the Rio Grande near Sunland Park is over. A federal district court judge in Texas approved a settlement last week with New Mexico environmental officials, dropping a $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water Utility.
New Mexico provides nearly $100,000 for 'economic development' labyrinth
(The Center Square) - A New Mexico-based nonprofit is receiving nearly six figures from the state to build the largest permanent labyrinth in the United States. State officials say this will give a "significant boost" to the state economy. Cancer Awareness, Prevalence, Prevention and Early Detection (CAPPED, Inc.) in Otero County is receiving $99,999 from the Trails+ Grant program administered by the Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, according to a press release from the department. ...
Questa teen accused of murdering 13-year-old takes plea deal
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a shooting that shocked a community; a teen accused of shooting and killing his friend at his Questa home in July of 2023. His first trial ended in a hung jury and now he has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Porfirio Brown, who was 14 at the time, faced charges […]
PHOTOS: Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves small dog from house fire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue shared photos of the moments firefighters saved a small dog from a house fire. On Wednesday afternoon, August 14, crews were called out to a fire involving two homes near Broadway Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez. While searching the homes and putting out the fire, crews found the small […]
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