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The largest radioactive disaster in U.S. history happened on the Navajo Nation 45 years ago
On July 16, 1979, the largest radioactive spill in U.S. history happened on the Navajo Nation, and those most harmed by it are thinking about the risk that new uranium mining poses near the Grand Canyon. Larry King worked as an underground surveyor at the Northeast Church Rock Mine. It’s...
Albuquerque Housing Authority accepting Section 8 Housing Voucher applications
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting pre-applications from July 15 – August 15 for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Anyone interested in the program is invited to pre-apply. The pre-applications are accepted annually and selected randomly for eligibility screening. People who applied in previous years and were not selected […]
Police investigating fatal crash in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash near Marquette Ave. and Espanola St. Around 4:20 p.m., officers encountered a vehicle near Central and Pennsylvania. APD said the vehicle fled police and officers used a Star Chase device to track it. APD said the vehicle then crashed into a second vehicle […]
Flash flood warning issued for South Fork Fire burn scar
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the South Fork Fire burn scar on Wednesday night. The NWS said Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, Glencoe, and Hollywood will see flash flooding. Road Closures: The NWS said the following areas will be impacted:
Teen sentenced after pleading guilty to opening fire on Albuquerque family in SUV
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen who admitted to opening fire on a family’s vehicle and killing the mother of a little girl right in front of her will spend a decade behind bars. Ty Gallegos pled guilty to first-degree murder in May. Court records said back in March 2022, two teenage girls told Gallegos, Estevan […]
Jon Jones pleads not guilty to two misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged drug test incident
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor charges Wednesday in Bernalillo County (N.M.) court arraignment Wednesday. Jones, 36, appeared virtually with attorney Christopher Dodd at the hearing, which was presided over by Judge Brittany Maldonado Malott. Jones pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and interference with communications. MMA Fighting first reported details of the proceeding. With Jones released on his own recognizance, Malott ruled conditions for his continued release included that he not violate any laws, possess firearms, or consume alcohol or illegal drugs. He must also not contact the case victims. Jones awaits a bench...
Damage to Taos fire hydrants causes 270K gallons of water loss
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – About 270,000 gallons of water in Taos went to waste after several fire hydrants were opened and damaged earlier this week. The Taos Fire Department is now asking the community to come forward with information about whoever is responsible. “Some hydrants have a lock that’s...
Joe’s Pasta House offers a casual fine dining family experience in Rio Rancho
For years, Joe’s Pasta House has maintained its authenticity, quality, and traditions to create amazing experiences and memories with all who walk through their doors. When the Shariff family became the new owners of Joe’s Pasta House, they vowed to keep the legacy going. Joe’s Pasta House serves...
Portales woman missing since Saturday found dead
PORTALES, N.M. (KVII) — A Portales woman missing since Saturday was found dead on Wednesday morning. According to the Eastern New Mexico News, Roosevelt County Sheriff Javier Sanchez said Mary Stinnett, 58, was found by family members on the opposite side of the railroad tracks from US 70. The...
When Sasha Krause Disappeared From Her Mennonite Community, Her Body Was Found 270 Miles Away
The Mennonite community is certainly not without its controversies. Sadly it is rife with sexual abuse and assault, which has even made its way to the movies in the form of 2022's Women Talking, inspired by the novel of the same name. And while these truths are incredibly sad, one thing this community rarely experiences is murder. Unfortunately, death came to New Mexico in January 2020, when one of its own was killed. What happened to Sasha Krause? Here's what we know.What happened to Sasha Krause? She was kidnapped, then murdered.Less than three weeks before she disappeared, Krause had visited...
UNM extends baseball coach Tod Brown
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Tod Brown era of Lobo baseball has been extended through 2029. The University of New Mexico announced an extension for its head baseball coach on Wednesday. Under Brown’s leadership, the Lobos have an improved win percentage in each of the last two seasons. The 2024 season concluded with the program’s most […]
La Clinica de Familia hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for new dental building in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The ceremony was held on July 17th at 10 a.m. at 510 E. Lisa Chaparral, NM 88081. The new facility will house 2 certified dentist, 1 hygienist and 4 dental assistants. Virgil Medina, Chief Executive Officer at La Clinica de Familia said "What I think...
Silver Schools clarifies bond information
The Silver Consolidated Schools is correcting informational graphics about the tax implications of an upcoming special bond election — but not soon enough to avert a tense town hall meeting Monday, where a man was ultimately removed from the building after belligerently speaking about what he called misleading information.
White coat ceremony welcomes 207 students
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomes an anticipated 207 new medical students to its Las Cruces campus Friday with the traditional white coat ceremony, a symbolic event emphasizing the ethical and professional commitment undertaken by aspiring physicians. “It is a proud moment for our entire community as we welcome...
Banitas are conference champions again
The New Mexico Banitas, Las Cruces’ women’s tackle football team, took a second consecutive American Conference championship last weekend when it beat the Oklahoma Rage in Cloudcroft. The Women’s Football Alliance Division 3 conference championship kicked off at Bears Stadium on July 13 and ended an hour later...
Clovis woman who kicked officer in the head gets prison
CLOVIS, N.M.— Cheryl Yazzie, 31, of Clovis was sentenced to one and a half years in the Department of Corrections for Battery on a peace officer, on Wednesday, July 3, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray announced in a press release. On May 12, officers with the Clovis Police Department placed Yazzie “under arrest […]
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