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Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico
It’s been 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history occurred at Church Rock New Mexico. Members of the Navajo Nation will gather on Saturday to commemorate the anniversary of the uranium spill. On July 16th, 1979, a dam ruptured and released more than a thousand tons of radioactive waste and nearly 95 […] The post Gathering will mark 45 years since the largest radioactive release in U.S. history hit New Mexico appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Pet of the Week: Meet Coner!
Coner is a mature adult dog with lots of love to give. He’s affectionate and will gently ask for belly rubs. He’s quiet, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a friendly and curious dog. He enjoys meeting new people, but also knows when to be calm and collected.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 12 - JULY 18
All day July 12 and July 13 @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). #1 open Bullriding in the Southwest! Held at Red Rock Park every July, with some of the best bucking bulls in the business, huge fireworks, and over a $26,000 payout each year. The Parking and Concession proceeds go to the Manuelito Children’s Home making it the largest Fundraiser of the year for them.
Wildfire Activity Increases In Santa Fe National Forest
Thompson Peak Fire ignited Thursday west of N.M. 63, south of Thompson Peak. Courtesy/SFNF. SANTA FE—Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are managing wildfires in the Coyote, Jemez and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Districts. “What is occurring recently is pretty much the summer monsoonal pattern,” said Meteorologist Richard Naden...
Del Norte LOV Foundation: 3rd Annual Back To School Event
SANTA FE – The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation (DNLF), a nonprofit organization affiliated with Del Norte Credit Union, has announced its 3rd Annual Back to School Event, an initiative to provide free school supplies and resources to local K-12 students. Event attendees will receive essential school...
Kiwanis Fourth Of July Breakfast Draws Hungry Crowd!
Scene of community members participating in the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast at the Pond hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Courtesy/Kiwanis. The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos would like to thank all of the participants in our first ever Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast at the Pond.
Volunteers leave bottled water for migrants in deadly smuggling corridor
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (Border Report) – The rocks are jagged, and the sand is hot. The one- to two-foot paths often trail off 100 feet down. A fall from Mount Cristo Rey means broken bones and possibly death. But it is the sun, that burns the skin and leaves lips dry, that has claimed […]
New Mexico receives more federal aid for wildfire, flooding relief
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Areas around Ruidoso affected by the recent wildfires and flooding will soon get even more federal help. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Office said President Joe Biden has amended the major disaster declaration which frees up more funds to repair roads and bridges, water control facilities, public buildings and utilities, parks, and recreation centers. […]
New Mexico’s governor weighs in on President Biden’s re-election campaign
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham weighed in on United States President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign after a series of gaffes have fueled speculation about whether he should stay in the race. “I’ve been really clear to the White House and to President Biden as a candidate that it’s a much tougher election. And […]
Smokey Bear celebrating 80th birthday with reading challenge
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Smokey Bear wants children to celebrate his 80th birthday by reading books. New Mexico’s most famous black bear wants kids 4-10 years old to enroll in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. A list of approved books can be found here. The books focus on wildfire prevention, caring for forests, and careers that […]
A GOP strategy for the special session
The Gov. has declared a special session of the Legislature which will kick off on September 18. There are many reasons to complain about this on both sides of the aisle (too many complicated issues and no agreement on them and taking precious time out of the campaign calendar). Republicans and Democrats have both complained.
WATCH: Ruidoso Officer charged with lying about home break-in
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Ruidoso police officer locked himself out of his apartment, and how he handled the situation landed him in handcuffs. KRQE Investigates obtained his coworkers’ lapel camera footage from the investigation revealing how they knew he was lying. On Tuesday, July 2, just after 7 a.m., Matthew Amezquita called dispatch to report […]
VIDEO: Man accused of ramming truck into Albuquerque bank
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Employees inside of an Albuquerque bank got quite the surprise as a man drove through the front. The Albuquerque Police Department was already looking for the suspect after he assaulted a man with a tire iron down the road. Police said Steven Gurule was caught on camera breaking into an SUV outside of […]
Family sues police after dog died as officers held them at gunpoint during traffic stop
BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – Last year, a family rushing to save their dog’s life was stopped by the cops and held at gunpoint. KRQE Investigates first reported on the intense traffic stop where at the time, the Albrecht family caught in the crosshairs of police guns, knew officers should not act the way they did. Today, […]
City of Albuquerque begins permanently closing off alleys in the International District
"We're dealing with lack of housing, lack of mental health resources, lack of substance abuse resources. There's so many layers to this so this is just one idea—we have to try something!" Rogers says.
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