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Food banks in Mexico and New Mexico partner to cut waste
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A major food bank in New Mexico signed a deal on Tuesday morning with fellow food banks across the border in Mexico. The International Food Exchange Project is an agreement between Roadrunner Food Bank and a coalition of 58 Mexican food banks. With this deal, they hope to get food out to people […]
Man facing vehicular homicide charges in Albuquerque will stay behind bars
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man facing charges for crashing into an SUV and killing two people will stay behind bars through his trial. According to the criminal complaint, Malatazadak Kyser fled from police on July 18 causing a crash near Española and Marquette in Albuquerque. Kyser waived his pretrial detention hearing on Tuesday meaning he […]
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 […]
Roswell community development receives $3M to build affordable housing
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in Roswell can expect to see new developments underway. The City of Roswell could have more affordable housing options in the El Toro community. The New Mexico Finance Authority approved $3 million for the project. The group said this residential area will provide affordable homes for low to moderate-income households. So far, […]
Man charged with robbing Las Vegas gas station, shooting employees
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man awaiting sentencing for violating his probation on burglary charges from 2017 is facing new charges in another case. Police said that 35-year-old Roy Clements attempted to rob the Love’s gas station in Las Vegas shooting two employees. One of the victims said Clements went into the store and demanded money […]
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 […]
NMDOT to begin U.S. 64 rehab project in Farmington
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin a two-mile pavement rehabilitation project on U.S. 64 Farmington on Wednesday. The rehabilitation project will include new pavement and striping between mile markers 47.9 and 49.5. Officials say the work should last 15 working days. Work will happen Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. […]
Fewer storms and warmer temperatures expected across New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain has mostly tapered off Tuesday morning despite some isolated pockets of showers surrounding The Metro to the north around Santa Fe and also near Las Cruces to Silver City. Along with some passing clouds, relatively cool and humid air is lingering around this morning with northeasterly winds. Drier air will start […]
Wildfires, Flooding, Recovery, & Repeat
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Ruidoso has been through a brutal cycle of wildfires, flooding, recovery, and repeat. As the village recoups from the devastating wildfires and monsoon flooding, Ruidoso is also welcoming back tourists – a vital component to the mountain town’s economy. This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, longtime resident and village spokesperson […]
New Mexico Supreme Court sides with appeals court on pre-trial detention ruling
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of a shooting during a crowded graduation ceremony will remain out of jail. Police said Cristian Bencomo shot his stepmother in the neck during a commencement ceremony at the Albuquerque Convention Center in May. The state asked to have Bencomo locked up based on video evidence. Judge Emeterio Rudolfo […]
New Mexico politicians react to Joe Biden dropping out of Presidential race
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race has forced Democrats to quickly shift gears, and Monday night, Vice President Kamala Harris has support from enough delegates to secure the nomination. It comes just one month away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. “This is democracy in action,” said […]
NMSP finds stolen vehicles, makes arrest in Santa Fe
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police said they recovered two stolen vehicles and made an arrest in Santa Fe on Sunday. NMSP said at around 9 a.m. on Sunday, an officer found an unoccupied stolen vehicle on Hopewell St. While waiting for a tow truck, he then saw a blue SUV driving with […]
Defense files second motion to dismiss case against teen accused of killing friend in Questa
QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – The teen accused of shooting and killing his friend at his Questa home wants his case dismissed after his first trial ended in a hung jury earlier this year. It was July 2023, when 13-year-old Amber Archuleta was hanging out with her brother and two friends when she was shot and killed. […]
New Mexico State Police implement advanced license plate reading cameras
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In a significant step towards enhancing public safety, the New Mexico State Police have deployed advanced license plate reading (LPR) cameras capable of tracking stolen cars, locating missing persons, and flagging if the car may be connected to someone with a warrant or has committed a crime. The new LPR cameras, mounted […]
NMDOH launches campaign to bring medical professionals to the state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a new campaign to attract healthcare professionals to the state. According to the NMDOH, the Free to Provide campaign is designed to highlight the freedom medical providers in New Mexico have to provide medical care and other services that may be restricted in other […]
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