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Gold rush mines are a 21st-century safety hazard. It may take Colorado decades to close them all
This story originally aired on “Marketplace” on July 30. Mere feet from a prospect pit where miners dug for gold in the second half of the 19th century, bikers whizzed by on the Maryland Mountain trail system west of Denver. “This one is 15-to-16-feet deep with vertical walls....
Johnson to Arizona, N.M. for Dem convention week
Speaker Mike Johnson will be out West this week on a campaign swing that will take him to Arizona and New Mexico, according to a person familiar with his schedule. Johnson will be in Arizona Wednesday and Thursday, fundraising for Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) and Abe Hamadeh, who is running to fill retiring Rep. Debbie Lesko’s (R-Ariz.) seat in the Phoenix suburbs.
Widespread heat & spotty rain around New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hot air will once again be the big story for most today with mostly rain-free conditions as well. Despite a few hit-or-miss light showers quickly moving to the northeast in the Four Corners this morning, virtually all of the rain that formed yesterday afternoon has ceased. While some moisture is still […]
Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Art Gathering returns to Edgewood
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Heart of New Mexico Fiber and Art Gathering is returning to Edgewood at Wildlife West Park over Labor Day Weekend. 25 artists from around the region will be showcased. Visitors will have an opportunity to see raw wool and yard creations, handcrafted wool items, fine art, baskets, jewelry, books and more. […]
Disabled music fans in Colorado are still fighting venues for equal access
Kirstin Kurlander Garcia loves going to concerts, from Planet Bluegrass shows in Lyons to Red Rocks Amphitheatre. She’s also a big sports fan, and has seen games at Ball Arena, where her beloved Colorado Mammoth play lacrosse. But as a deaf person, she often has to fight for basic...
Colorado scientists make toad-ally "game-changing" discovery
For the first time in seven years, endangered boreal toad tadpoles have been discovered at a mountain wetland above Pitkin, northeast of Gunnison. Why it matters: The "potentially game-changing" finding marks a major victory in Colorado's conservation efforts. Local scientists have been working for decades to boost the state's boreal toad population, which has dramatically declined due to habitat loss and a deadly fungus.
Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 1
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly […]
The Art of Lowrider Bicycle
Recognized worldwide in the lowrider bicycle scene, co-founder of Albuquerque’s Oddfellas Bike Club, Aaron Gonzales builds community along with his custom low-to-the-ground bicycles. THE ZYDECO KRUSH. Leader of the band “The Zydeco Krush,” Rusty Metoyer brings the upbeat sound of Zydeco music to the world. PATTERNS IN...
Polis may compromise over property taxes and Naropa says it plans to sell central Boulder campus
Polis looks to compromise over property tax issues. Gov. Jared Polis has called a special session in Colorado starting next week to address property tax issues. According to The Denver Post, the last-minute session is an attempt to prevent Initiatives 50 and 108 from appearing on the November ballot, which could lead to severe budget cuts for schools and local services.
Las Cruces prepares for rival game against Mayfield in first game of the 2024 season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For the first time in history the Las Cruces Bulldogs will face its rival the Mayfield Trojans in the first game of the season on August 23rd at the Field of Dreams at 7p.m. The Bulldogs took a hard loss in the Semifinals losing to...
It took 50 years but Colorado finally met federal standards to lower carbon monoxide pollution
Five Colorado cities hit a benchmark for reducing carbon monoxide in the air and now Colorado will ask the Environmental Protection Agency to release it from federal oversight for monitoring those emissions. It would be the first time in nearly 50 years that Colorado would not be under federal oversight...
Western Colorado is Expected to See More Rain
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Western Slope Rain This Morning & Afternoon:. Live radar shows lingering precipitation over the state of Colorado this morning. The Western Slope will briefly clear up around midday. By the afternoon, scattered cloud coverage will return. With the return of cloud coverage, strong wind, rain, and thunder are possible.
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