Lemitar
LATEST NEWS
'Exciting things are happening': Las Cruces Sun-News welcomes new sports reporter
Ever since I started this job on Aug. 5, I've heard from countless people about how there wasn't enough sports coverage around these parts. If you've read the Sun-News recently, you'll know that's changing. My name is Nick Coppola, and I'm the new sports reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News. First, I want to say how excited I am to be here and be a part of this community. Many exciting things are happening around New Mexico...
Santa Fe National Forest Implements Closure Order In Española Ranger District
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has issued a temporary closure for the Tesuque Peak area in the Española Ranger District to protect the public’s health and safety during the rebuilding and environmental restoration of the Tesuque Peak Powerline. This Order shall be in effect from today, Aug....
Deadline for FEMA aid extended for Salt Fork and South fires, amid floods and local concerns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the application deadline for those who suffered losses in the South Fork and Salt fires to Oct. 19, an extension that comes as floods continue to threaten homes of those living in and around the burn scar. The deadline was going to be Monday until FEMA announced the […]
Residents call on NM governor on commitments to fix water issues
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – During a public town hall meeting held July 25 in Las Cruces, the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham publicly committed to hold a public meeting in Sunland Park to address public concerns surrounding the ongoing water quality and service issues by the water utility that serves Sunland Park and Santa […]
Documentary follows the life of former Albuquerque gang leader
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Can you forgive a convicted murderer? One documentary about a former Albuquerque gang lord asks that very question. After Orange is a feature documentary following the life of former Los Padillas Gang leader Jeffrey Padilla. He was released from prison in 2017 and his journey after being locked up was documented for seven […]
Albuquerque gang member takes plea deal in record-breaking federal drug smuggling case
**Editor’s Note: An administration was labeled incorrectly in a previous version of this story. It has been updated.** ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drug dealing, gun smuggling, the killing of informants, and a bust that made FBI history. The feds seized millions of dollars in cash, drugs, and weapons connected to several violent gangs in raids in 2022. […]
First responders honor Albuquerque police officer killed in hit and run
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – First responders from across the Metro gathered Friday afternoon to honor Albuquerque Police Department Officer Bianca Quintana who was killed in a hit-and-run earlier this week. Police and firefighters lined an overpass across I-25 near the Big-I around 4 p.m. for the procession escorting Officer Quintana from the Office of the Medical […]
Scientist describes levels of plutonium near Los Alamos ‘alarmingly high’
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – New findings from a study aimed at researching how much plutonium is in the ground and water near Los Alamos National Laboratory, have the lead scientists concerned. “I’m just trying to show New Mexicans what the truth is here,” said Dr. Michael Ketterer, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern […]
Doña Ana County hires new County veterinarian
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County has hired a new County veterinarian after being without one, the County announced this week. Doña Ana County announced that it has hired Dr. Zoann “Zoey” McKenzie as the new County veterinarian. “The County was without a dedicated veterinarian for an extended period, making this appointment a significant milestone in ensuring the health and well-being of […]
Albuquerque leaders unveil new security plan for Old Town
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Responding to a streak of vandalism in a historic corner of Albuquerque, the city is unveiling a new plan to help fight back. Some Old Town leaders say this plan is long overdue. It comes after thousands of dollars in damage to the Albuquerque Museum and neighboring businesses early Tuesday morning. “From […]
UNM C&J department boasts new streaming studio
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The student broadcast studio at the University of New Mexico (UNM) got a makeover. The television studio is now decked out with new cameras and equipment that support live streams. Students will be able to create high-quality video productions that can be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. “We are very excited […]
Valley looking to repeat as district champ
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valley High School football team is coming off a district championship and a third consecutive postseason berth. Now heading into year three under head coach Billy Cobos, the Vikings are not only confident in another district title, but a deep run into the postseason. As class 5A is now split into […]
Environmental Planning Commission votes on Westside airport expansion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While Albuquerque works to expand the Westside’s Double Eagle Airport, there are growing concerns from some neighbors about the potential of taller buildings that could reshape the area’s desert landscape. The city has been considering a plan to allow for up to 85-foot-tall buildings at Double Eagle, right across from the Petroglyph National […]
PEC Approves New Waldorf Charter School
About a year after the private Santa Fe Waldorf School unexpectedly shut its doors due to low enrollment before the start of school last year, the Public Education Commission (PEC) has given Waldorf education a chance to re-open—this time as a tuition-free charter school. The PEC—authorizer of all state...
Rainbow Ryders founder dies at age 66
Rainbow Ryders founder Scott Appelman has died. He was 66 years old. Rainbow Ryders said the death of Appelman was unexpected. The company made the announcement on Thursday, Aug. 15. Appelman led the company for more than four decades after he founded Rainbow Ryders in 1983. The Rainbow Ryders family...
Lobos helping Lobos one bite at a time
Taos, N.M. — The cost of food and other basic needs and services has negatively impacted the lives of most people; college students are far from immune. What started as the Lobo Food Pantry on Klauer campus—serving students, staff and faculty—was initiated by the 2021-2022 UNM-Taos Student Government Association (SGA). It began as an outdoor cabinet under a portal at Fred Peralta Hall, which is undergoing renovation. The current SGA—in conjunction with the LOR Foundation—was instrumental in funding the pantry’s upgrade and relocation to a space inside Padre Martinez Hall. It opens on Aug. 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.