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Pilot program launching to help offenders with mental health issues in San Miguel County
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Court systems across New Mexico repeatedly deal with the problem of low-level offenders released from jail, because they’re not competent to stand trial. Now the state is testing out a program to stop that cycle and connect people with mental health issues, with the help they need. The Competency Diversion […]
Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer won't face death penalty
NEW MEXICO (WPDE) — The man accused of killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare will not face the death penalty. The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico filed the notice Wednesday for Jaremy Alexander Smith. He is charged with carjacking resulting in death,...
Santa Fe Reporter, 50-years young, returns to New Mexico ownership with deal to join Ctrl+P Publishing Group
Fresh off its 50th anniversary celebration, the Santa Fe Reporter is returning to New Mexico ownership in a deal announced today by its former owner/publisher and the local Ctrl+P Publishing Group (newmexico.news). Richard Meeker and Mark Zusman, publisher and editor, respectively, of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon,...
NM officials withdraw $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water
The fight between Texas and New Mexico over the sewage spill of more than 1 billion gallons into the Rio Grande near Sunland Park is over. A federal district court judge in Texas approved a settlement last week with New Mexico environmental officials, dropping a $1.2 million fine against El Paso Water Utility.
New Mexico provides nearly $100,000 for 'economic development' labyrinth
(The Center Square) - A New Mexico-based nonprofit is receiving nearly six figures from the state to build the largest permanent labyrinth in the United States. State officials say this will give a "significant boost" to the state economy. Cancer Awareness, Prevalence, Prevention and Early Detection (CAPPED, Inc.) in Otero County is receiving $99,999 from the Trails+ Grant program administered by the Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, according to a press release from the department. ...
Questa teen accused of murdering 13-year-old takes plea deal
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a shooting that shocked a community; a teen accused of shooting and killing his friend at his Questa home in July of 2023. His first trial ended in a hung jury and now he has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Porfirio Brown, who was 14 at the time, faced charges […]
PHOTOS: Albuquerque Fire Rescue saves small dog from house fire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue shared photos of the moments firefighters saved a small dog from a house fire. On Wednesday afternoon, August 14, crews were called out to a fire involving two homes near Broadway Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez. While searching the homes and putting out the fire, crews found the small […]
Man facing drug trafficking charges following traffic stop in Espanola
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Espnaola on Sunday night, according to New Mexico State Police. An officer was on patrol and said that he saw Issac Cruz, who he knew had an active felony warrant, driving on Rio Arriba County Road 40. The officer then pulled Cruz over and arrested him on the warrant.
Drug Bust Yields Fentanyl, Meth
More than 400 fentanyl pills were found on a man after an officer stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt while driving. Española City Police Officer Steven Binns was on patrol Aug. 7, as part of the “Click It or Ticket” operation, in which officers look for drivers not wearing seatbelts, Police Chief Mizel Garcia said.
Meredith Scott’s late goal gives NMSU women’s soccer a 2-2 draw against No. 23 USC
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — In its 2024 regular season opener, the New Mexico State women’s soccer team played its way to a 2-2 draw against No. 23 USC at the NM State Soccer Complex on Thursday night. After going down 2-0, NMSU scored two second half goals to earn the draw. The game-tying […]
Pete’s Pigskin Preview: Clovis Wildcats
CLOVIS, New Mexico (KCBD) - The Clovis Wildcats have a new coach as former Odessa Permian running backs coach Stan Hodges takes over this rich pigskin program. Coach Hodges wants to get the fire and the flame back for Clovis football. The team has been very receptive as they look...
UPDATE: Accident on 550 results in two fatalities
The crash that shut down US Highway 550 Thursday afternoon proved to be a double fatality, according to the Rio Rancho Police Department. The highway was shut down in both directions near Northwest Loop Road around 2:45 p.m. Aug. 15.
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