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Court hearings canceled over disease concerns at the Metropolitan Detention Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A lot of hearings in Metro Court were canceled Friday morning after worries about a disease spreading at the Metropolitan Detention Center. “There was a concern about potential infection of others and so a decision was made to send all the morning inmates back to MDC because there was some confusion about […]
1 person killed, 3 hurt in crash along NM 28 in Doña Ana County
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was killed and three people injured in a crash Saturday afternoon, Aug. 17 that closed part of New Mexico Highway 28 for several hours. Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart confirmed that one person was killed and three people were hurt and transported with unknown injuries in a […]
What drives the Indian Market and others like it? A new exhibit explores the culture surrounding them.
1974 Triumph TRB decorated by Hopi Tewa artist Dan Namingha and nine other Native American artists is apart of the newest exhibit. During this weekend’s Santa Fe Indian Market, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture is opening its newest exhibition, “Driving the Market.” It showcases the role of markets as a bridge between Indigenous artists and those who buy their work. KUNM sat down with the museum’s Head of Curatorial Affairs Elisa Phelps and Interim Director Danyelle Means from Oglala Lakota to find out more.
A conversation with Christie Green, author of "Moonlight Elk, One Woman's Hunt for Food and Freedom"
Sat. 8/17 12p.: On Women’s Focus; hear Christie Green, a hunter and landscape-designer who lives in Santa Fe. She talks about her book, "Moonlight Elk, One Woman's Hunt for Food and Freedom." Praise for the book:. ""Moonlight Elk courageous, pro-woman prose that unfolds in the crucible of the natural...
Scientist says there’s legacy plutonium contamination in Los Alamos
Los Alamos, the Atomic City, is facing a legacy of its nickname. High levels of plutonium present in samples taken in July from soil, plants and water in Los Alamos’ Acid Canyon may be the oldest contamination in the state, predating the 1945 Trinity Site atomic test, said Michael Ketterer, an analytical chemist and retired […]
Structure fully engulfed in flames in Odessa
ODESSA, Texas — Around 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 2000 block of N. Alturas Ave., according to a post from the City of Odessa. When OFR arrived to the scene, they found a two-car garage/shop fully engulfed in flames. According...
Massive Fiber Rollout Connects New Mexico Public Schools
Nearly 50 schools and more than 26,000 students across New Mexico now have access to broadband Internet and specific educational services thanks to a new Statewide Education Network (SEN). A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place this week at 21st Century Public Academy in Albuquerque, the first school to connect to the...
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union to buy Southwest Capital Bank
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union said it has reached a deal to buy Southwest Capital Bank. The announcement comes after both boards of directors unanimously approved the agreement. Once the purchase is complete, Southwest Capital Bank will be dissolved and its customers will become U.S. Eagle members. Right now, U.S. Eagle has […]
Multiple New Mexico colleges appear in study of best community colleges
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Community colleges offer students an alternative to traditional four-year universities with a cheaper, sometimes more convenient option to get higher education. WalletHub recently released its study on the best and worst community colleges in 2024. The study compared over 650 community colleges across 18 key metrics including cost and financing, education outcomes […]
Lawmakers hear from public at renewable energy town hall
The transition from petroleum-based to renewable energy is complicated, expensive and a lengthy process. Those three features were the prologue for a town hall about renewable energy and the path to assuring a “just transition” from an economy dependent on oil and gas production. Two state legislators from...
Native Max Celebrates a Successful 2nd Annual Native Fashion Show in Santa Fe
Last night, the Form & Concept Gallery in Santa Fe buzzed with excitement and cultural pride as Native Max and X Agency hosted the 2nd Annual Native Fashion Show. The event was a resounding success, drawing a vibrant crowd eager to experience the latest in Native American fashion. This year’s...
Tim McGraw Sandia resort show canceled
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Tim McGraw concert set to happen on August 24 at Sandia Resort and Casino has been canceled. According to a press release, McGraw is undergoing orthopedic surgery on both knees due to an injury sustained on tour. McGraw won’t be able to perform for the rest of the year due to […]
Homelessness, crime push rents higher says International District landlord
Property owners in the International District say homeless encampments and crime have caused insurance rates to skyrocket — in some cases tripling — and are contributing to higher rents for tenants in order to offset the costs. One well-known landlord with 1,800 apartments located mostly in the Southeast...
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