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Albuquerque city pools shift to fall/winter hours
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department has shifted to fall and winter hours at all city pools. The Eisenhower, Sierra Vista, Wilson, and Rio Grande pools are open on weekends until Labor Day. The Montgomery, Sunport, and East San Jose pools are already closed for the season along with all […]
Las Cruces police seek public help after man shot and crashes car
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A shooting suspect is at large and the Las Cruces Police Department needs help from the public in identifying the person responsible for the shooting of a 52-year-old man. The Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Doña Ana County is offering a reward of up to...
NMSU to host 40th annual Career Expo, Engineering, Science and Technology Fair
New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the 40th annual Career Expo Fair and Engineering, Science and Technology Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17-18. The fair will be held at Corbett Center Student Union, third floor. The event is open to NMSU students, alumni and community members.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce to host scholarship fund softball tournament
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Albuquerque to present the Camino Real Hispanic Heritage Softball Tournament. The tournament will benefit the Male and Female Hispanic Scholarship Fund in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The tournament will be held starting on Thursday, September 12, in...
Water is life: Part 1
Wildfire risk reduction restores water—Co-stewardship is the key. Office of Communication and Carson National Forest. The Rio Fernando Collaborative has partnered with Taos County and the Forest Service to reduce wildfire risk and improve water availability in the Taos, New Mexico region. From left to right – Wayne Rutherford, Joe Fernandez, MaryAnn Fernandez, Vicente Fernandez, Ed Bell, Patricia Martinez Rutherford and Michael Lujan. (USDA/Forest Service photo by Preston Keres)
Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties until 8:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory until 8:15 PM. This advisory area includes West El Paso, Central El Paso, Northeast El Paso, Sunland Park, and Franklin Mountains State Park. At 7:10 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is...
VIDEO: Tucumcari Elementary School is adding its first sensory room for students who need a break from the overstimulation of a crowded school environment.
Tucumcari Elementary School is adding its first sensory room for students who need a break from the overstimulation of a crowded school environment.
Should cellphones be allowed in the classroom?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As kids return to the classroom, there's a debate about how much schools should restrict cell phone use. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 News. The Taos School District just last week voted in favor of secure pouches to put phones in at the...
Former Albuquerque City Councilor Pat Davis buys the Santa Fe Reporter
The weekly alternative paper the Santa Fe Reporter announced Wednesday that it has a new owner. Former Albuquerque City Council President Pat Davis’ Ctrl+P Publishing purchased the outlet, adding to its bench of five other digital and print papers across the state. Longtime owners Richard Meeker and Mark Zusman...
NM State women’s soccer team ready for 2024 season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — Last year, the New Mexico State women’s soccer team experienced tragedy and triumph. Before the 2023 season, the team lost one of its own. Thalia Chaverria passed away unexpectedly at the age of 20 years old. The Aggies played with heavy hearts the rest of the way and played […]
Espanola city officials address its homeless problem
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — Mathew Duran used to be a resident at the Espanola homeless encampment set up by the city. Now, the area he used to call his home has been cleared out completely. "Why did they tell us to leave?" Duran said. "Their big deal is it...
McCune Charitable Foundation invites applications for annual funding cycle
The Marshall L. and Perrine D. McCune Charitable Foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is dedicated to enriching the health, education, environment, and cultural and spiritual life of New Mexicans. The foundation invites applications for its annual funding cycle. The foundation supports community-based work in the State of New Mexico...
New Mexico United and FC Tulsa play to 3-3 draw
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United avoided a third straight home loss and settled for a 3-3 tie against FC Tulsa Wednesday night. United, the number one team in the USL Western Division, got on the board first when Jacobo Reyes found the back of the net in the third minute.
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 […]
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