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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham plans public safety town hall in Las cruces
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Las Cruces Thursday to host a town hall on public safety. The event was announced Monday, July 23 via news release from the Governor's office, stating she sought to engage the public on the topic. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains...
New Mexico’s Safest Cities Are Close to El Paso
A new study on the safest cities in New Mexico ranked 24 cities (that met criteria) and found that, surprising, two of the towns in the top five were actually near the Sun City. The website Safewise just released their tenth annual safest cities report by using FBI crime statistics...
NM Democratic delegates rally behind Harris
President Joe Biden handily won New Mexico’s primary election earlier this year, and most of the state’s delegates who were pledged to him are starting to coalesce around Vice President Kamala Harris to take the top of the ticket. New Mexico’s presidential delegates will represent the state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next...
U.S. House passes water bill with funding for Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The U.S. House of Representatives passed a wide-ranging water bill on Monday, July 22 that includes funding for water projects in Southern New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez’s Office said. Vasquez, D-New Mexico, said the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act includes funding for infrastructure projects throughout the state, including Dona […]
New Mexico Department of Health launches ad campaign to promote medical provider freedom
The New Mexico Department of Health announced a new marketing campaign, "Free to Provide," to highlight the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have to provide medical care and services that are restricted in other states.
Los Lunas Schools holds special 3 mill levy election
Los Lunas is home to 16 schools and approximately 8,500 students. The district also prides itself on an individualized and personalized approach to educating its students. This year, the Los Lunas schools are holding a 3 Mill Levy Special Election to help fund technology in their district. The 3 Mill...
BernCo, City of Albuquerque asking for input on how to spend opioid settlement funding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents living in Bernalillo County can give their input on what to do with $27.5 million. Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque received millions of dollars from an opioid settlement. The city and county must spend the funds on programming and policies to address the harms caused by the opioid overdose […]
Eagle Picher cleanup still a work in progress
Fifty-five acres along Interstate 25, two miles north of Socorro is undergoing a transformation that has been years in the making. Eagle Picher Carefree Battery site is part of an EPA-listed superfund site has been receiving a lot of attention this past year from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED).
UNM women’s basketball guard Lara Langermann has had a summer of growth
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM women’s basketball sophomore guard Lara Langermann put some miles on her basketball experience, literally and figuratively. She played on the German national U20 team this summer in the Olympic Championship Tournament. “I was there for a long time,” said Langermann. “We played in...
Federal agents make arrest involving Bandidos Motorcycle Club
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The FBI Albuquerque Division confirmed an investigation and arrest involving the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. A violent gang task force, which includes FBI special agents, was in the area of Fourth Street and Guadalupe Trail NW on Wednesday evening, July 24. Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT...
Man facing felony drug charge arrested in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man with a felony warrant for selling fentanyl pills was arrested during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to police, in February, Heng Zhang tried to walk out of the Dank Smoke Shop and Grocery Store in southeast Albuquerque after eating an ice cream bar and not paying for it. […]
Albuquerque high school students learn about business and government in Washington D.C.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two local high school students are meeting with U.S. leaders in Washington D.C. Isabel Fernandez and Sofia Figueroa are doing an internship with Bank of America. The internship gives them a firsthand look into the role of businesses and government and how they help communities. The two students were selected out of […]
ABQ City Council looking to finalize spot for new Westside sports complex
Fifteen years in the making, the Westside Sports Complex appears to be approaching the finish line — at least when it comes to where it will be built. The Albuquerque City Council is expected to finalize the location for the complex at its Aug. 5 regular meeting. The city and state governments have earmarked more than $11.25 million for the project.
Locker 505 expecting thousands of kids this school year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — For years,Locker 505 has provided shoes, pants, and other necessities for school children. However, they are expecting thousands of kids who need different items this year and are asking for the community's help throughout the school year. "It's very obvious that the need is statewide. It's...
Albuquerque Downs prepares to take on Ruidoso Downs 2024 season
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After wildfires and flooding tore through the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs Race Track took a major hit, forcing them to move the rest of the season to Albuquerque Downs. Crews at Albuquerque Downs had less than a week to get ready for races to kick off Friday and it’s definitely been all […]
Santa Fe police search for Rio Rancho woman tied to car jacking
Santa Fe police have issued an arrest warrant for a Rio Rancho woman tied to car jackings there. Katrina Quintana, 30, of Rio Rancho, has a warrant out for her arrest from a car jacking near Paseo De Paralta in Santa Fe.
National Roofing Company looking to fill open job positions
National Roofing Company aims to build a better New Mexico one roof at a time. Production manager, Tracey Gossett talked about her pivotal role in the company. As a production manager, Tracey oversees projects from start to finish. National Roofing Company has a wide variety of open positions. “They are...
Aggies can try new NMSU themed tequila
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aggie fans can “wobble in their shoes” with this new New Mexico State University (NMSU) tequila. NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila collaborated to produce Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition, according to NMSU in a news release. Aggies and fans can get their first taste of the tequila during a […]
Free immunizations offered ahead of first day of school
Sniffles, sneezes, coughs and colds. Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) is urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the free immunization clinics offered through the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) taking place right now in Sandoval County in advance of the first day of school, Aug. 6. Clinics...
Biochar, soil research focus of field day at NMSU’s Clovis science center
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can have a big impact on soil health for large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico. While research on how to effectively produce biochar for commercial purposes is still ongoing, growers can learn more about biochar and how it impacts soil health at this year’s field day at the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center in Clovis. Researchers will also present information on other soil science projects, as well as dairy industry updates and hay production. The field day will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at the center, which is located 13 miles north of Clovis on Highway 288.
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